IND vs SA Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

The ODI series between India and South Africa started off with the visitors clinching a win in the first game, thereby taking a 1-0 lead. In the rain-curtailed 40-overs-a-side game, the Proteas middle-order batters showed good composure on the field as they took their side’s total to 249 in the first innings against a second-string Indian side.

While chasing, India had almost lost all hopes of winning before Shreyas Iyer and Sanju Samson put up a terrific knock to keep their chances alive. After Iyer’s half-century knock, Samson and Deepak Chahar fired and took India close to a win. But the Proteas bowlers held their nerves and saved the team from Samson’s blitz to bag a close win.

IND vs SA Match Details

Venue: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi

Date and Time: October 09, 1:30 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Star Sports and Disney+Hotstar

IND vs SA Pitch Report

The surface at Ranchi Stadium frequently helps the hitters because bowlers, especially pacers, have a difficult time getting traction here. Of course, as we saw in Lucknow, spinners may have some help as the game develops since the pitch will become a little slower. Instead of opting for a chase, the team that wins the toss may prefer to bat first and set up a strong total to put the opponents under pressure.

IND vs SA Probable Playing XIs

India:

Shikhar Dhawan(c), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson(w), Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Avesh Khan

South Africa:

Janneman Malan, Quinton de Kock(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi

IND vs SA Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter

Shreyas Iyer:

The prolific batter has been in good touch in the ODI format of the game, and has showcased some composed knocks in the recent past. In the previous game, when no other batter could get the scoreboard ticking, he entered the field and got the game going with his big shots. Thus, he’ll be the one to look out for.

Probable best bowler

Kagiso Rabada:

Though the pitch at Ranchi assists the spinners more, Rabada is a bowler who knows how to get the advantage even on the slowest of tracks. He has the ability to get the breakthroughs when the team needs it the most, and is one of the skipper’s go-to bowlers.

Today’s Match Prediction: Defending side wins the match

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Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.