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Match Details
Date: 21 January 2022
Time: 2 PM IST
Venue: Boland Park, Paarl
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Preview
South Africa emerged victorious in the first match and have taken a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series. The hosts played some good cricket and took the game away from India. On the other hand, KL Rahul and Co. will rue missing on a good chance to take a lead in the series. Despite a great display of batting and half-centuries from Virat Kohli, Shardul Thakur, and Shikhar Dhawan, India lost the match by 31 runs. However, the visitors will like to move on and focus on the second game which will be played at the same venue. South Africa meanwhile, will hope for a similar sort of performance. The match will start at the same time i.e. 2 PM IST (10:30 Local Time).
Weather Report
Pitch Report
Key Players
Analysis
There were plenty of runs on offer in the first match and it is expected to remain the same in the second match as well. The weather is going to be on the hotter side and since it's a day game, spinners will enjoy some assistance from the pitch. This means having batsmen and spinners in the fantasy team can fetch some good points.
From South Africa, Rassie van der Dussen and Temba Bavuma scored centuries and looked in a good rhythm. Thus, they should straightaway make it into the Fantasy XI. Quinton de Kock and David Miller are also good options to have. Andile Phehlukwayo can earn some valuable points. In the bowlers' department, Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj should get a place.
From India, the top three batters are a must. Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan have looked good so far while it's a matter of time for KL Rahul. Rishabh Pant can occupy the second wicketkeeper slot. Venkatesh Iyer looks doubtful so he can be avoided. Jasprit Bumrah should definitely be in one's XI. Shardul Thakur scored a half-century in the first match and is expected to contribute with both bat and ball. So, he also finds a place in the Best 14.
Probable XIs
India: Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Venkatesh Iyer/Suryakumar Yadav, R Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (c), Janeman Malan, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, Tabaraiz Shamsi
Team 1
Team 2
Best 14
Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Rishabh Pant
Batsmen: Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma, Shikhar Dhawan
All-rounders: Andile Phehlukwayo, R Ashwin
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shardul Thakur
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