Big test for South African batters in a series-saving game  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Rassie van der Dussen has of 3.70 to be South Africa's best batsman  
• Shreyas Iyer has odds of 3.40 to be India's best batsman 
• Tabraiz Shamsi has odds of 3.65 to be South Africa's best bowler  
• Kuldeep Yadav has odds of 3.15 to be India's best bowler  

MATCH PREVIEW     

Indians have made a grand start to the three-match ODI series with an 8-wicket win in the 1st ODI against South Africa. The action now moves to St George's Park, Gqeberha, where the hosts would look to level the series. The South Africans have struggled with consistency in the last few home series, and they will need to put up a determined effort to win here and stop this Indian side from running away with the series in two games. Most cricket betting sites have rated the Indians as favorites from the start, and it will be interesting to see if they can deliver the killer blow to the hosts in this game.   

South Africa Preview      

Aiden Markram will be upset with the show his side put up in the first game. He will be worried about the form of his batters. It was a no-show from the hosts in the last game, where they got dismissed for 116 runs. The odds are down for the team, and they must fight back to make a comeback in the series.  

Tony de Zorzi looked good at the top, and he must build a big partnership with Reeza Hendricks. The middle order failed in the last game, and the side would like to see partnerships between Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, and Heinrich Klaasen. David Miller adds firepower with Wiaan Mulder and Andile Phehlukwayo and shall look to add quick runs.  

Wiaan Mulder and Nandre Burger will be up against a confident Indian batting line-up, and they must get early breakthroughs to put the side in a commanding position. Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi are key bowlers for the side, and their spells will be crucial. Markram and Phehlukwayo add variety to this attack.  

Expected Starting XI for South Africa     

Aiden Markram (c), Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Tabraiz Shamsi 

India Preview     

KL Rahul will be proud of the show his side put up in the first game. They remained in the driver's seat from the start and registered a clinical win. The Indians have won the last four games against South Africa, making them confident. Rahul would look to continue with the momentum and sweep the series in two straight games.  

Sai Sudarshan played well in the last game, and he will look to deliver a good start in this game with Ruturaj Gaikwad. Shreyas Iyer must anchor the innings in the middle order, and he will look to build partnerships with Tilak Varma and Rahul. Sanju Samson and Axar Patel add depth to the batting line-up in the lower middle order.  

Arshdeep Singh picked five wickets in the last game and will look to deliver a good start, sharing the new ball with Mukesh Kumar. Avesh Khan bowled well and will look to trouble the South Africans in the middle overs with Kuldeep Yadav. Axar Patel will look to deliver the goods in the supporting role as the opponents have big hitters on the side.  

Expected Starting XI for India     

KL Rahul (c & wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar 

TOSS: To Bowl First      

In the last seven games at this venue, the side chasing the score has won on six occasions. It is a tricky wicket to bat on at the start, but it eases in the second half. The side winning the toss won't hesitate to bowl first in this game.       

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

We will have overcast skies over Gqeberha, and there are chances of rain during the game. Batting will be challenging on this surface, and batsmen must be watchful and play to the merit of the ball. The side batting first in this game will be happy to cross the 300-run mark under these conditions.  

OUR PREDICTION      

South Africans have their backs against the wall. The side has struggled in the last few games against India, and their top order has looked unsettled. Indians come into this game with momentum behind them. They have a young and energetic batting line-up, which puts them ahead of the hosts.  

Our Prediction is for India to win  

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