India holds a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against South Africa after a thrilling 17-run victory in the Ranchi opener, where Virat Kohli’s masterful 135 propelled them to 349/8 before the bowlers held firm. The second ODI at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday (December 3) promises another high-stakes clash, with the hosts aiming to seal the series and the Proteas desperate to level it.
India, led by KL Rahul, may retain their winning XI from Ranchi or swap Washington Sundar for Rishabh Pant to bolster batting depth, with Rohit Sharma, Kohli, and Yashasvi Jaiswal setting the tone up top.
Key performers like Harshit Rana (early breakthroughs) and Kuldeep Yadav (middle-overs control) will target South Africa’s resilient lower order. South Africa, captained by Temba Bavuma, relies on Quinton de Kock’s explosiveness and Marco Jansen’s all-round threat after his 70 in the first game, potentially persisting with their lineup featuring Aiden Markram and Keshav Maharaj.
IND vs SA, 2nd ODI: Match Details
- Date and Time: December 3; 01:30 pm IST / 08:00 am GMT
- Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
IND vs SA, Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
Matches Played: 95 | India won: 41 | South Africa won: 51 | No results: 03
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium Pitch Report
The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur offers a balanced pitch for the India vs South Africa 2nd ODI, blending opportunities for batters and bowlers. It provides good bounce and carry from the outset, aiding fast bowlers like Krishna and Jansen with early seam movement and swing under day-night conditions starting at 1:30 PM local. As the game progresses, the surface eases for strokeplay, allowing middle-order stars like Kohli and Markram to dominate, though spinners such as Kuldeep and Maharaj can find grip and turn in the middle overs. The sole prior ODI here in 2023 saw New Zealand bowled out for 108 before India chased 111/2, hinting at chasing advantage, especially with potential dew. Expect competitive scores around 250-300, making toss crucial.
Squads
India: KL Rahul (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh.
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Quinton de Kock, Marco Jansen, Tony de Zorzi, Rubin Hermann, Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Prenelan Subrayen.
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IND vs SA, 2nd ODI: Match Prediction
Case 1:
- India wins the toss and bowls first
- South Africa’s powerplay score: 60-70
- South Africa’s total score: 300-310
Case 2:
- South Africa wins the toss and bowls first
- India’s powerplay score: 70-80
- India’s total score: 330-340
Match result: Team bowling first to win the game.
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