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South Africa vs India 2nd T20 Predictions & Tips - Proteas backed to take series lead

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 11 Dec 2023

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Watch South Africa vs India in the 2nd T20I on Tuesday (15:00 GMT)
Kishan has scored 40+ in 3 of his last 4 knocks
Can the hosts take the series lead?

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South Africa vs India Predictions

India are in good form but South Africa are a tough nut to crack at home. I’m backing the hosts to upset the odds with a win at St Georges Park.

South Africa vs India Predictions
Head to Head
South Africa Form
South Africa Injuries & Team News
India Form
India Injuries & Team News

South Africa have won their last 2 T20I matches against India.
South Africa’s Aiden Markram averages just under 40 in T20I cricket.
India have won 4 of their last 5 T20I matches.
India’s Ishan Kishan has scored 47, 58 & 52 runs in 3 of his last 4 T20I innings.

Head to Head

In the last four T20I matches between these sides, each have won twice. South Africa have won the last two completed games. The opening match of this series was abandoned without a ball being bowled in Durban.

South Africa Form

South Africa are usually very strong at home in all formats, but this T20 series marks the start of their preparations for the 2024 T20 World Cup.

After a very strong ODI World Cup just a month ago, the Proteas will want to build on that confidence. They have some young players in their squad as well as stalwarts such as Heinrich Klaasen and Aiden Markram.

South Africa Injuries & Team News

After a rained-out game in the opener, South Africa are likely to select the same lineup for St Georges Park.

India Form

India arrived in South Africa in fine form despite the disappointment of losing the ODI Cricket World Cup final to Australia.

After that heartbreaking defeat, India had to jump straight into a T20I series at home against Australia. While they selected a vastly different squad, India managed to win the series 4-1.

India Injuries & Team News

The Indian squad is littered with quality throughout, and it is difficult to find a weakness within the squad. Suraykumar Yadav will lead the side.

Verdict

South Africa v India - 2nd Twenty20 Match

I am backing Aiden Markram to top score for South Africa in a home win.

For India, Ishan Kishan is tipped in the best batsman market.

South Africa Win

Result

@6/5 - 3 Units

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Aiden Markram

Best South Africa Batsman

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Ishan Kishan

Best India Batsman

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