RSA vs IND Cricket Match Preview

Match Details

• Date: 8th November 2024
• Time: 15:00 GMT
• Venue: Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium Cricket Ground, Durban, South Africa

Team Squad

South Africa Predicted Playing XI:

• Aiden Markram (c)
• Reeza Hendricks
• Ryan Rickelton (wk)
• David Miller
• Patrick Kruger
• Heinrich Klaasen
• Gerald Coetzee
• Ottneil Baartman
• Tristan Stubbs
• Keshav Maharaj
• Nqabayomzi Peter

India Predicted Playing XI:

• Suryakumar Yadav (c)
• Sanju Samson (wk)
• Abhishek Sharma
• Hardik Pandya
• Tilak Varma
• Rinku Singh
• Varun Chakravarthy
• Axar Patel
• Arshdeep Singh
• Avesh Khan
• Ramandeep Singh

Weather Conditions

The weather in Durban is expected to be partly cloudy with a temperature of 23°C and 82% humidity. There are no chances of rainfall on the matchday.

RSA vs IND Pitch Report

The pitch at Kingsmead is renowned for favouring bowlers, particularly seamers who benefit from extra movement due to surface moisture. However, the pitch may become easy to bat on in the second innings due to some dew.

Head to Head

In their previous encounters, India have won 15 matches, while South Africa have won 11 matches, with 1 match ending in no result.

Key Players

South Africa:

• Gerald Coetzee (1W)
• Aiden Markram (17*, 69*, 21, 1W, 1W, 20)
• Keshav Maharaj (2W, 0W, 1W, 2W, 1W)
• Marco Jansen (1W, 3W, 21*, 1W, 0W, 0W)
• Heinrich Klaasen (52, DNB, 22, 8, 36*)

India:

• Rinku Singh (8*, 53, DNB, 2W)
• Abhishek Sharma (4, 15, 1W, 16, 1W, 10)
• Axar Patel (1W, 44, 1W, 33, 2W, 2W)
• Ravi Bishnoi (3W, 2W, 3W, 1W, 0W)
• Arshdeep Singh (1W, 3W, 0W, 2W, 2W)
• Hardik Pandya (47, 32, 39*, 1W, 22*, 2W)
• Suryakumar Yadav (75, 8, 29, 8, 26*)

Predictions

The match is expected to be a close contest between two evenly matched teams. However, India's stronger batting lineup and experienced bowling attack give them a slight edge. We predict India to win this match.

Fantasy Tips

• Top-order batters are crucial on this pitch, so pick players like Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma, and Aiden Markram.
• Death-over bowlers are always excellent wicket-takers in fantasy; they can turn the game around at any time. Pick players like Arshdeep Singh and Gerald Coetzee.
• Heinrich Klaasen is a great choice for wicket-keeper.
• This pitch is compatible for both pacers and spinners, so pick a balanced team.

Dream11 Prediction:

• Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen
• Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram
• Allrounders: Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Marco Jansen
• Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Gerald Coetzee, Ravi Bishnoi

Grand League Risky Picks:

• Patrick Kruger, Ottneil Baartman
• Jitesh Sharma, Ramandeep Singh