In the second match of the India Tour of South Africa 2023, India will face South Africa at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday, December 12. The previous encounter between the teams ended in abandonment due to rain, but favorable weather conditions in Port Elizabeth indicate a promising game this time. Although windy, offering an advantage to pacers in the initial powerplay overs.
India, fresh off a dominant home series against Australia, aims to extend their success abroad. South Africa, renowned for their home performance, poses a tough challenge for the in-form Indian squad. Predicting the winner in such matchups is tricky, emphasizing the need for a balanced fantasy cricket team.
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India’s T20 track record is commendable, and they strive not to concede another series in South Africa. Following a subpar performance in Gqeberha, Team India might make two changes for the third match. Rituraj Gaikwad could replace Shubman Gill, who struggled in the previous game, with Gaikwad sitting out due to illness in the second T20.
South Africa
In the upcoming South African team lineup, changes are imminent despite their strong performance in the second T20. With Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee initially chosen for just two matches to prepare for the Test series, their absence may pave the way for Nandre Berger and Otniel Bartman to make their debut.
Probable XI: Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram (capt), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Andile Phehlukwayo, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi, Ottniel Baartman
India
The world’s top-ranked T20 bowler, Ravi Bishnoi, might replace Kuldeep Yadav, having showcased exceptional skills in the recent T20 series against Australia. Although surprising omissions marked the second T20, Bishnoi’s stellar performance might secure him a spot in the playing 11 for the third T20, with minimal changes anticipated in the remaining team lineup.
Probable XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (capt), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar
Fantasy XI Suggestion 1:
Reeza Hendricks, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rinku Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Aiden Markram (vice-captain), Andile Phehlukwayo, Lizaad Williams
Fantasy XI Suggestion 2:
Heinrich Klaasen (vc), Shubman Gill, David Miller, Yashavi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Aiden Markram, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Gerald Coetzee
