India vs Australia, 2nd T20I: Top Players To Watch Out For

25.11.2023 - 11:57 sports.ndtv.com

India will face Australia in the second T20I of Australia tour of India, 5 T20I Series 2023 on Sunday, November 26, at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.

The match is expected to start at 7:00 PM IST. A new-look India team registered an exhilarating two-wicket victory in a nail-biting match.

In pursuit of 209, India managed to clinch the win on the last ball, thanks to a rapid innings from Rinku Singh. However, despite the commendable batting performance, India's bowling displayed room for improvement.

Australia, meanwhile, will look to bounce back from the defeat and level the series. Josh Inglis produced a masterful innings for the Aussies, however, the bowlers failed to contain the Indian batters in the loss. Top Batters To Watch Out For 1.

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The Indian T20I cricket team needed a win against South Africa to level the series in Johannesburg on Thursday. And they did just that in the third T20I in some style. First, India captain Suryakumar Yadav scored a world record-equalling fourth T20I ton to take India to a huge 201/7 in 20 overs. Then the bowlers pressed hard to ensure South Africa don't get anywhere close to the target. However, there was hope for South Africa with David Millers in great from, despite wickets falling at the other end.

Suryakumar Yadav Blazes His Way To World Record-Equalling 4th T20I Ton, Faster Than Anyone Before

Star India batter and stand-in T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Thursday smashed his 4th T20I century equalling compatriot Rohit Sharma and Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell's record of most centuries in the format. Suryakumar accomplished this milestone during India's third and final T20I against South Africa at Johannesburg. The Indian skipper continued his incredible T20I run, scoring 100 in 56 balls. His knock consisted of seven fours and eight sixes and his runs came at a strike rate of 178.57.

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd T20I: Who Will Open With Shubman Gill vs South Africa As T20 WC Looms?

India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I, Live Updates:India's playing XI will be in focus as they take on South Africa in the second T20I of a three-match series. With a few big names missing from the squad, it will be interesting to see that who will open the batting with Shubman Gill. India will also look to try new combinations, in order to prepare for the T20 World Cup. The first match of the series got washed out due to the heavy rain in Durban on Sunday but the weather forecast has predicted rain in today's match as well. Suryakumar Yadav and Co will be aiming to repeat their heroics of the T20Is against Australia. (Live Scorecard)

India vs South Africa Live Streaming 2nd T20I Live Telecast: Where To Watch For Free?

India will be taking on South Africa in the second T20I of the three-match series on Tuesday in Gqeberha. The first match got washed out due to heavy rain in Durban on Sunday. Even the toss could not be held in Durban on Sunday and there is a rain forecast even for the second game of the three-match series. Now only five games are left in the build up to the T20 World Cup in June and the management has a very small window to try out players. In the current scenario, form in the IPL will carry a lot of weight for selection in the Indian team bound for USA and Caribbean.

India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: Preview, Fantasy XI Predictions, Pitch And Weather Reports

South Africa will face India in the second of the three-match T20I Series on Tuesday, December 12, at St George's Park in Gqeberha, South Africa. The match commences at 8:30 PM IST. Following the washout of the opening clash in Durban during the India tour of South Africa, the action now shifts to St George's Park for the second game of the series. The Men in Blue are coming into this series after a dominating T20I win against Australia. Suryakumar, who led Team India to a 4-1 victory, will once again be captain for the shortest format of the game against the Proteas.

India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 5th T20I: Will Shivam Dube Replace In-Form Rinku Singh?

With the fate of the series sealed, the Indian cricket team could look to rotate the squad as it takes on Australia in the 5th and final T20I of the series on Sunday. The likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad have done really well at the top as a pair. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav is unlikely to make any change with the opening combination. However, all-rounder Shivam Dube is the most likely candidate to get the nod, with Rinku Singh being rested for the inconsequential contest.