The second One Day International between India and South Africa is all set to get underway at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Sunday. In the rain-curtailed series opener, India succumbed to a defeat despite the best of efforts from Sanju Samson. As the two teams face off, India would want to bounce back while the Proteas would look to take an unassailable lead in the series.
Before the two teams face off, here is an attempt at predicting what could happen in this fixture and who could eventually emerge as a winner.
Toss Prediction
India have had better luck with the tosses so far during this South Africa series (T20I & ODI combined). So, expecting them to win the toss.
Win Possibility
South Africa boast of a better head-to-head record over India in this format and with India playing without some of their biggest stars, the Proteas would fancy their chances of registering a win in Ranchi and bagging the series with a match to go. They have already taken a 1-0 lead. Expecting them to make it 2-0.
Team of the Day
Team of the Day is South Africa. They have form and momentum behind them having beaten India in the last T20I and the ODI series opener. In addition, they have a full-strength team at their disposal which makes picking them an easier thing to do.
Predicted powerplay score (10 overs) and average first innings total
The average first innings score at this venue in ODIs is 261. The predicted score at the end of the 10-over mark is expected to be in the range of 40-60.
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