Match Prediction:
The second and final Test of their two-match series will be played between South Africa and India at Newlands in Cape Town. The Proteas took the series lead with an innings and 32 runs after triumphing in the inaugural match in Centurion.
There is much to wager on in this match, both prior to and following the opening delivery. Observe the cricket wagering markets and odds that lie ahead.
Winning Chances:
Toss Prediction:
In four of the previous five Tests played at Newlands, the captain who won the toss chose to begin batting. It is likely that the team that prevails in the draw will opt to bat first once more.
This becomes even more probable if the morning of the first day in Cape Town is relatively clear. According to the weather forecast, they most likely will be.
Weather Report:
Rain delays are expected on all but one of the five scheduled days of this Test Match, according to the forecast. Throughout the Test, the temperature will be in the mid-to-low twenties.
Pitch Report:
Early in 2022, during a Test match between South Africa and India at this location, each of the four innings scored between 198 and 223 runs. Although those odds indicate that this is a relatively low-scoring pitch, that may change if the batters put forth their full effort.
This delivery has historically provided an intense battle between the batter and the ball. Contributing elements exist for each of the disciplines. A lack of precipitation is anticipated in the Newlands region throughout the five days that are scheduled.
South Africa Preview:
South Africa will be keen to replicate their three-day victory in the first Test in the second match. However, two of their first-choice players will be absent. Both fast bowler Gerald Coetzee and captain Temba Bavuma have been suspended due to injuries.
Although South Africa will not substitute Coetzee into their squad, they have summoned up Zubayr Hamza to fill in for Bavuma at bat. Whether Tristan Stubbs makes his debut or Hamza is recalled to the starting XI will be an intriguing development. In Centurion, the Proteas were devoid of a specialist spinner; therefore, Kesav Maharaj will likely replace Coetzee.
South Africa Squad Predicted:
Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Keegan Petersen, Temba Bavuma (c), Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada / Nandre Burger, Keshav Maharaj
India Preview:
India was defeated by the scoreboard in the opening Test. Captain Rohit Sharma acknowledged that the team failed to promptly adjust to the prevailing conditions, circumstances, and the opposition’s challenge. They can apply the lessons learned in Centurion to the city of Cape Town in an effort to implement prompt and effective correction.
Like the Proteas, India has suffered injury-related depletion. They have no intention of having Mohammed Shami. Avesh Khan, who impressed for India A against South Africa A in South Africa this month, has been selected to the squad. Khan might make an appearance in the XI in place of Prasidh Krishna.
India Squad Predicted
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Mukesh Kumar
South Africa vs India Prediction:
Despite this being the final Super Fours match, we anticipate a fiercely competitive match because both teams will be looking to gain momentum before the World Cup. Bangladesh is already eliminated from the tournament, but they have excelled with the ball, so we expect them to cause India’s batsmen trouble. However, India has a vastly superior depth of talent, and we expect them to triumph on Friday.
