Find out the pitch report and weather forecast for St George’s Park in Gqeberha for India vs South Africa 2nd ODI
The first One-Day International (ODI) of the three-match series was played on Sunday, December 17, at New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg where India defeated South Africa by eight wickets.
St George’s Park Gqeberha pitch report, weather today, stats and ODI records for IND vs SA 2nd ODI
Aiden Markram won the toss and chose to bat first in the opening series, which saw the KL Rahul-led team destroy Proteas for 116 runs in 27.3 overs. Avesh Khan removed four batsmen for India, giving up 27 runs in eight overs, while Arshdeep Singh claimed five wickets for 37 runs in ten overs.
India, with a 1-0 lead in the series will now play against the opponents on Tuesday, 19 December 2023 at St George’s Park Gqeberha pitch for their 2nd ODI fixture.
St George’s Park, Gqeberha weather report
On December 19, there is no chance of rain or thunderstorms in Gqeberha, according to AccuWeather. The day’s high is predicted to be 24°C, with a possible low of 19°C in the latter half of play.
Precipitation is not expected to fall on matchday or in the days preceding the match. The weather is therefore not expected to cause any trouble to the IND vs. SA 2nd ODI.
India vs South Africa weather forecast
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Just three times in the last five One Day International (ODI) matches played at St George’s Park have totals exceeding 250 runs, providing delight for both pacers and spinners. This field’s pitch is not the most favourable for batting. The field won’t be level, but if the hitters follow through on their strategies, they have a good chance of scoring heavily here.
With an average first innings of 233, the chasing team’s record against the teams winning while batting first at the venue has improved to 21-20 over the last six outcomes.
- Matches played: 42
- Matches won by South Africa: 21
- Matches won by visiting team: 13
- Matches won by neutral team: 7
- No Result: 1
- Matches won when batting 1st: 20
- Matches won when bowling 1st: 21
- Highest team total: 335/6 by Pakistan vs South Africa in 2002
- Lowest team total: 112 all out by New Zealand vs Australia in 2003