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IND Vs SA 2nd T20 today: Both teams will clash for the first time in Port Elizabeth
Updated - 14-APR-2024 14:5 IST
IND Vs SA 2nd T20 today: Both teams will clash for the first time in Port Elizabeth; 70% chance of rain even today
The second match of the T-20 series between India and South Africa will be played today. The match will start at 8:30 pm at the Port Elizabeth ground in Kebera, the toss will be done at 8:00 pm.
The first T-20 was washed out due to rain on December 10, and the second T-20 is also under the shadow of rain. Today there are chances of rain in Kebera up to 70%.
The team that wins today's match will take a 1-0 lead in the 3- T20 series. The first match between India and South Africa is being played on this ground. In such a situation, the young brigade of Team India would like to take the lead by winning. On the other hand, the host team would like to be ahead in the series.
India ahead in head-to-head record
A total of 8 series have been played between India and South Africa in T-20 format so far. Of these, India won four and South Africa won two. 2 series were also drawn. A total of 25 matches were played between the two, India won 13 and South Africa won 10.
Surya India's top run scorer
Suryakumar Yadav will captain Team India in the series. This year, Surya is at the top in terms of scoring the most runs for the team. He has scored 577 runs in 16 matches. Ruturaj Gaikwad is at number two. He has scored 370 runs in 13 matches. Arshdeep Singh's performance in bowling has been excellent, he has taken 25 wickets in 19 matches this year.
Hendricks scored the most runs for South Africa
Aiden Markram will be seen taking command of South Africa. The top run scorer for South Africa this year is Reeza Hendricks. He has scored 273 runs in 6 matches. These include three half-centuries. Markram is at number two. He has scored 184 runs in 6 matches. 23-year-old Marco Janson is the top performer in bowling. Lizard Williams is at number two. Both have 4-4 wickets in their name.
Pitch report
Both the teams are going to play their first match against each other at Port Elizabeth. So far 8 T-20 matches have been played here. The team that batted first in 4 and chased runs in 4 won.
The average total of the first innings is 130 runs, while the average total of the second innings is 111 runs. In such a situation, a low-scoring match is expected here. The pitch can help the bowlers.
Weather forecast: 70 percent chance of rain
There is a possibility of rain in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday. More than 70 percent rainfall is expected here. It will be cloudy throughout the day and 1.9 mm of rain may occur. In such a situation, fans may feel disappointed in the second match also.
Team update
South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the T20 series due to injury. South Africa's cricket board Cricket South Africa (CSA) given this information on Saturday. Fast bowler Buron Hendricks was included in place of Ngidi.