India vs South Africa 2nd T20I: What is the weather update of Port Elizabeth?
According to Accuweather, there is a high possibility that like in Kingsmead, Durban there is a heavy rain prediction.
New Delhi: India is set to play South Africa at St George’s Park in Gqeberha. Both teams make the long journey from Durban to Port Elizabeth in a day’s time.
After thumping the hosts in the first T20I, the Indian cricket team will look to take a 2-0 lead in the series. India is expected to field an unchanged Playing 11 while South Africa might spring some changes in the XI after facing a crushing defeat in the series opener.
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The 2nd T20I is set to take place at St Georgeās Park in Gqeberha. In the first T20I, the men in Blue blasted away the bowling lineup of the Proteas courtesy of a blistering innings from Sanju Samson.
What is the weather update at Port Elizabeth?
According to Accuweather, there is a high possibility that like in Kingsmead, Durban there is a heavy rain prediction.Ā The temperatures are expected to stay in the low to mid-20s making the condition cool but potentially wet during the evening.
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ā Jay Shah (@JayShah) November 9, 2024
Because of the persistent rain, the surface will have plenty for the fast bowlers with good bounce and carry. In the tour of 2023, India played 2 matches at Gqeberha – one ODI and one T20I, both of which they lost under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav.
Source: Accuweather
What is the Pitch report of India vs South Africa?
A good blend of pace and bounce for the fast bowlers is expected early on. As the game progresses, spinners might come into play, especially during the phase in the middle. There have been only four T20Is that have been played here, with the last one seeing the hosts defeat India in December 2023.