The second match of the T20 series between India and South Africa will be played in Guwahati today. Team India is leading 1-0 in the series. Today’s match is going to be important for India in many ways. Team India has never won a T20 series against South Africa on its soil. The shortest format of the cricket series was played between the two teams for the first time in 2015 and in which Team India had to face a 0-2 defeat.
After this, the T20 series held in 2019 was tied at 1-1. At the same time, the series was also played in June this year and this series was also tied at 2-2. That is, in the last 7 years, there were 3 T20 series between the two teams in India and not even once did Team India win.
India-South Africa 2nd T20: Pitch Report
The pitch of Barsapara Cricket Stadium is considered helpful for the batsmen. The fast bowlers get help in the initial overs, but after playing a few overs, the pitch starts helping the batsmen. So far only two T20 matches have been played here. The first T20 match between India and Australia was played here in 2017. In this match, the Indian team had to face defeat by eight wickets.
India-South Africa 2nd T20: Weather Forecast
The good news from the Thriruanantpuram is the forecast for the match is good. No rain is expected in the match. The atmosphere may remain humid. We will see a full 20-20 over match.
Temperature- 34/26
Humidity- 84%
Wind- 2 km/h
Chances of Rain- 14%