South Africa vs India ODI 2 of 3: KL Rahul-led IND vs Aiden Markram-led SA, toss timing, pitch report, live streaming details

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India vs South Africa

KL Rahul-led Team India will face Aiden Markram-led South Africa today in the second match of the on-going ODI series between the two teams.

Team India: Probable  Playing XI

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma/ Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rinku Singh/Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav/Yuzvendra Chahal.

Team South Africa:  Probable Playing XI

Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams.

India vs South Africa:  Injury update

There have been no fresh reports of any injury before today's match between India and South Africa.

India vs South Africa match: Venue, pitch report

India vs South Africa second ODI match will be played at St George's Oval in Gqeberha, South Africa. The pitch favors batters in the first half of the game but as the game progresses, the pitch helps spin and seam bowlers. The captain who wins the toss is likely to opt for batting.

India vs South Africa 2 of 3 match: Toss timing

India vs South Africa ODI match is set to begin at 4:30 pm IST. The toss will take place at 4 pm.

India vs South Africa  match: Live telecast

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI match will be televised on the Star Sports Network. You can also watch the India tour of South Africa on Disney+Hotstar app and website.

India vs South Africa  2 of 3 ODI match: Weather,  rain prediction

Gqeberha is expected to remain generally clear on December 19 with a nine per cent chance of precipitation. The temperature is expected to hover around 24 degrees Celsius. Humidity is expected to stay around 64%.

India vs South Africa  ODI match: Head-to-head  record

As of December 17, 2023, South Africa has a 50-38 lead over India in the head-to-head record for ODI matches. The two countries have played 91 matches, with three ending without a result.

India vs South Africa ODI match: Win prediction

In the light of the previous head-to-head encounters, India has a 51% chance to win the match vs South Africa.