South Africa vs India 2nd ODI Match Prediction – Who will win the match?

Stakes will be incredibly high when India takes on South Africa in the second ODI of the three-match series. The encounter takes place at the Boland Park in Paarl on Friday (January 21). Having lost the opening game by 31 runs, the KL Rahul-led side will stand in a do-or-die game and must leave no stones unturned to emerge victoriously. On the other hand, the hosts would like to seal the deal.

It must be noted that India lost the preceding Test series and are eyeing a different result in the ODI leg. Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen slammed centuries in the previous clash and would like to replicate their heroics. On the other hand, India must overcome their middle-order woes to square the series 1-1.

Match Details:

South Africa vs India 2nd ODI

Venue: Boland Park

Date & Time: January 21th at 2:00 PM IST and 10:30 PM Local Time

Where to Watch:  Sony Sports network

Pitch Report:

The opening game also took place at this venue and batters enjoyed a gala time. While India did suffer a middle-order collapse, the bowlers didn’t seem like getting much purchase from the wicket. As there’s no dew factor, the toss-winning captain must elect to bat and put up runs on the board.

Average score: 247 (14 ODIs at Boland Park)

Record of chasing teams: Won-5, Lost -9

Probable Playing XIs for SA vs IND:

South Africa

Quinton de Kock, Janneman Malan, Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi

India

KL Rahul (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer, R Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal

South Africa vs India Head-to-Head

Matches– 85, South Africa – 47, India – 35, N/R- 3

Probable top performers

Probable best batter of the match

Rassie van der Dussen – South Africa

Fresh from a quick-fire century, Rassie van der Dussen would be raring to replicate his heroics in the second ODI. Consistency has been a hallmark of the dasher’s career as he averages 73.62 in ODIs after 30 games. As he tormented Indian bowlers in the last game, he’ll back himself to yet another match-winning knock.

Probable best bowler of the match

Jasprit Bumrah – India

As mentioned above, bowlers didn’t have much purchase in the opening game. However, Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah delivered a stellar spell and didn’t allow Proteas batters to dominate. He gave away just 48 runs in his quota of 10 overs alongside taking a couple of wickets.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.