India were able to come up on top after securing a win in the first test which can motivate them to continue with this impressive form. Welcome to SA vs IND Dream11 team prediction today and preview.
South Africa were quick to bounce back with their bowling performance in the second innings with the main problem being their batting that led to their defeat which should be worked upon in this encounter.
India bombarded their opposition in the first innings leaving them with little space to work on which was their strategy to win their series against NZ with the potential to build up a stronger performance in this test.
Probable Winner, Betting Tips, and Match Prediction
India can win this match by a close margin.
Betting Odds
SA- 4.90 DRAW- 3.80 IND- 2.02
Pitch Report and Toss
The pitch is well balanced with similar assistance towards batsmen and bowlers. The winners of the toss should bat first.
Weather
The forecast predicts a series of partly sunny days.
Probable Playing 11
South Africa
Q.de Kock (wk), T.Bavuma, D.Elgar, K.Petersen, R.van der-Dussen, A.Markram, W.Mulder, L.Ngidi, K.Rabada, M.Jansen, K.Maharaj
India
R.Pant (wk), KL Rahul, M.Agarwal, C.Pujara, V.Kohli, A.Rahane, R Ashwin, S.Thakur, M.Shami, J. Bumrah, M.Siraj
Match Details
South Africa vs India – Test
Match: South Africa vs India – 2nd Test
Date and Time: 3rd – 7th January – 01:30 PM IST
Venue: Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
Telecast: Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar
SA vs IND Dream11 Team Prediction Today, Fantasy Cricket Picks
Wicket-Keeper
Quinton de Kock (9.5 Cr) was able to provide his contributions in the middle order with decent runs in both the innings that helped him reach 55 runs in the first test which can be improved for this encounter.
Rishabh Pant (9.0 Cr) was lacking with his batting efforts in the first innings but was quick to restore his form in the second innings helping him reach a total of 42 runs along with his fantastic work behind the stumps.
Batsman
Virat Kohli (10 Cr) was able to achieve the total of 53 runs in the first test with a fantastic performance in the top order that needs to find a consistent form to stay in contention for the upcoming matches.
KL.Rahul (9.5 Cr) is looking in the best form of his life as he was able to keep his team on track with a mammoth 123 runs in the first innings that makes him our prime choice for this encounter.
Ajinkya Rahane (8.5 Cr) holds fantastic composure and skill in the top order that helped him score 68 runs in the first test that can keep him motivated to push for a better start in this fixture.
All-rounders
Wiaan Mulder (8.0 Cr) has scored 143 runs along with 14 wickets in his last 6 test matches that can allow him to showcase a decent form moving forward in the last 2 matches of this season.
Bowlers
Kagiso Rabada (9.5 Cr) was able to bring out a strong form to bounce back that earned him 7 wickets in the first match with greater potential to continue with an improved form.
Lungi Ngidi (9.0 Cr) was looking unstoppable at a point in time in the first innings as he ended up fetching 6 wickets in the first innings that can keep him confident for this match.
Mohammad Shami (8.5 Cr) has proven to be a strong bowler in all formats of the game which helped him maintain a confident form in this fixture with a fantastic 5 wicket haul in the first innings followed by 3 wickets in the second that makes him our prime choice.
Jasprit Bumrah (8.5 Cr) was also able to add up 5 wickets in the first match with a brilliant show of skills and talent that keep him focused on giving his all in this match.
Shardul Thakur (8.0 Cr) holds brilliant potential with his wicket-taking skills that helped him with 2 wickets with the potential for more that can keep him pumped for this encounter.
Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
KL Rahul will be our captain because of his current batting form that can continue in this match.
Mohammad Shami will be our vice-captain because of his consistent bowling performances.
DREAM 11 LINEUP
De Kock, Pant, Kohli, Rahane, KL.Rahul (C), Mulder, Rabada, Ngidi, Shami (VC), Bumrah, Thakur
Dream11 Team Disclaimer
The veracity of our selections and team is based on earnest analysis of the league, matches, and playing 11s. We implore you to forage your team by your own accord with these facets helping spur your decision making.
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