A spirited India will take on South Africa in the IND vs SA 2nd ODI at St. George’s Park in Port Elizabeth. After winning the first match with a comfortable margin, India would look to seal the IND vs SA ODI series with a win in the 2nd ODI. Let’s take a look at what the pitch of St George’s Park has in store for us ahead of the mega ODI match.
IND vs SA 2nd ODI Pitch Report
St George’s Park has traditionally been a pitch which offers something to both bowlers and batters. The ball comes easily onto the bat, causing no problems for batters going ahead with shots. The pitch offers seam and spin too, ensuring the bowlers are rewarded for good line and length. If the curator decides to leave a tinge of grass on the pitch, the seamers are likely to generate more bounce and pace.
Previously, 42 ODI games have taken place in St George’s Park stadium. The teams chasing targets have won 21 times while the team batting first have won 20 times. One match has produced no result.
The highest score in an ODI innings at St. George’s Park Stadium is 335 runs, made by Pakistan against South Africa in 2002. India’s highest score in ODIs here is 274 runs against South Africa in 2018.
The captain winning the toss will likely bowl first to take advantage of the freshness of the pitch. As the game wears on, the pitch will become easier for batters.
IND vs SA 2nd ODI Squad
India : Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudarshan, Tilak Verma, Rajat Patidar, Rinku Singh, KL Rahul (captain), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Akash Deep.
South Africa: Aiden Markram (captain), Otniel Baartman, Nandre Berger, Tony De Jorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Mihalali Mpongwana, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder , Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreen and Lizaad Williams.
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