South Africa Tour of India 2022: India vs South Africa – Match 15 Preview and Updates

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India vs South Africa – The Indians will be looking to win the second ODI and level the three-match series. The home team fell 9 runs short of a miraculous victory. They’d be under pressure because their recent form hasn’t been stellar. The South Africans will be buoyed by their performance in the previous game.

The Indian team will be under pressure because they do not have a good record at this venue. The majority of the senior players have been rested during the series, putting additional pressure on the youngsters. The stakes are high for the Indians in this game because the visitors performed well in their previous match.

The 2nd ODI of India vs South Africa will take place on October 9th, 2022 at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi.

Match Details to Note

Match: India vs South Africa, 2nd ODI, South Africa Tour of India 2022

Date: October 9, 2022 (Sunday)

Time: 1:30 PM IST

Venue: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi

India vs South Africa

India (Match Odds – 1.95):

Preview:

Shikhar Dhawan would be disappointed with his top order’s lack of contribution in the previous game. A few more runs from them could have swung the game his way. The team would be under pressure in this game as they attempted to level the series. In this game, Dhawan must lead from the front and get the best out of his young players.

Dhawan and Shubman Gill were dismissed cheaply in the previous game, and they must perform well at the top. The team would like to see Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan form partnerships after they failed to convert their starts in the previous game. Shreyas Iyer performed admirably, and the team would benefit from his quick runs alongside Shardul Thakur and Sanju Sampson, who nearly led the team to victory in the previous game.

Avesh Khan and Mohammad Siraj must strike early in the next game against a strong top order. Shardul Thakur bowled good lines in the previous game, and the same is expected of him this time. Ravi Bishnoi and Kuldeep Yadav must take advantage of the conditions, as the visitors have a history of failing to cope with spin bowling.

Full Squad:

Shikhar Dhawan(c), Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Rajat Patidar, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson(w), Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Rahul Tripathi, Mukesh Kumar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi

Players to watch out for:

Shikhar Dhawan

The skipper has a Test average of 40.61 and an ODI average of 45.55. Since making his international debut in 2010, he has hit 24 centuries.

Shreyas Iyer

The middle order batter scored 50 runs off 37 balls on Thursday and shared a 67-run fifth-wicket stand with Sanju Samson.

Shardul Thakur

The bowling all-rounder took the wickets of Janneman Malan and Temba Bavuma, both of South Africa’s top three batsmen, in the series opener.

Possible Playing XI:

Shikhar Dhawan (c), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson (wk), Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Avesh Khan

South Africa (Match Odds – 1.85):

Preview:

Temba Bavuma would be upbeat about this game. His team played well in the first ODI, putting the Indians under pressure throughout. In the previous game, the bat and the ball from the side put on a good show. South Africa’s captain wants to go for the kill in this game and win the series.

Janneman Malan and Quinton de Kock, the side’s openers, played well in the previous game, and a consistent start from them would put the side in a commanding position. Aiden Markram and Bavuma were left out of the middle order, and they need to make runs. Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller delivered powerful knocks, and the team expects more of the same in this game.

Kagiso Rabada and Wayne Parnell got under the Indians’ skin in the previous game, and they would look to keep up the pressure. Keshav Maharaj was brilliant with tight spells, and he and Lungi Ngidi would look to do the same in the middle overs. Tabraiz Shamsi, who went for runs, would benefit from better lines.

Full Squad:

Janneman Malan, Quinton de Kock(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Aiden Markram, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje, Heinrich Klaasen, Lungi Ngidi, Reeza Hendricks

Players to watch out for:

Quinton de Kock

The left-hander had been struggling for runs in recent months but has rediscovered his form. On this tour, he has hit 185 runs in his last three innings.

David Miller

The 33-year-old middle-order batter went for a duck in the first game of this tour but has since gone undefeated with scores of 106, 19, and 75.

Kagiso Rabada

The right-arm quick dismissed Shubman Gill in the third over of the innings on Thursday and returned to dismiss Avesh Khan in his final over.

Possible Playing XI:

Temba Bavuma (c), Janneman Malan, Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi

India vs South Africa Top Team Batsmen

Our batting recommendations for India are Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, and Shreyas Iyer. Gill has only scored an international century in this format.

With the bat, we support Quinton de Kock, Janneman Malan, and David Miller for South Africa. Malan has three centuries in his first 20 One-Day International innings.

India vs South Africa Top Team Bowlers

Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohammad Siraj are our bowling selections for India. Yadav took 3-64 in the previous ODI here.

Our bowling picks for South Africa are Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Keshav Maharaj. On Thursday, Maharaj was very impressive, taking 1-23 from his eight overs.

India vs South Africa Head to Head

In Thursday’s match, South Africa won their 50th ODI and fourth in a row over India. During the 2019 World Cup in England, India last defeated South Africa in an ODI.

India vs South Africa Head to Head Stats in ODIs

	Matches Played	IND Won	SA Won	Tie	NR
Overall	88	35	50	0	3
Last 5	5	1	4	0	0

India vs South Africa Toss Prediction

We anticipate inclement weather during the game, and the coin toss could be decisive. In a rain-shortened game, the team chasing the score always has the upper hand. In the past, teams have chased big scores at this venue. As a result, we anticipate that the team that wins the toss will choose to bowl first.

India vs South Africa Pitch Report

The JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi is known as a batsman’s paradise because the surface is flat and the outfield is lightning fast, allowing batsmen to score freely. When the conditions are favorable, fast bowlers excel. Spinners benefit from surface assistance and perform well here.

On October 9, we anticipate heavy cloud cover over Ranchi, with the possibility of rain. The wicket is expected to be flat, allowing batsmen to freely play their strokes. The cloudy skies would be beneficial to the fast bowler. To win here, the team that bats first would need to score around 300 runs.

India vs South Africa Prediction

The Indians face an uphill battle in this game. Their top-order players appeared rusty in the previous game, and the new ball pair also fell short. The young players on the team must step up and perform admirably. The South Africans would be upbeat, and the overcast conditions would benefit them. It will be a close race, but the South Africans will get the jump on the Indians. Check out the odds at Cricbaba!

South Africa is the favourite to beat India at the odds of 1.95.

India vs South Africa Odds for Most Recommended Bet

Recommended Bet –

Quinton de Kock has been in excellent form for his side at the top of the order on this tour, and the keeper-batter is our pick for South Africa’s highest run scorer in the second ODI.

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