After the crushing victory in Cuttack, India vs South Africa is pretty confident going into the 2nd T20I. South Africa seems affected by the 101-run loss, and a quick reply is needed to ease the pressure. The game at Mullanpur is expected to have speed, swing, and another fierce fight. Moreover, the rising intensity around this clash has pushed both teams into a sharper mindset, creating a sense of urgency ahead of the showdown.
Team News
India was spectacular in the first game itself. The batters were a bit unstable at the start, but the game was controlled by Hardik Pandya and the bowlers. The management appears to be satisfied with the team’s balance, so major changes are hardly going to happen. South Africa after a top order collapse might think of minor changes in the line-up.
Injuries & Return Dates
Shubman Gill that was struggling with his neck looks quite out of form but has been cleared by the medical team for the match. No fresh concerns have been raised regarding South Africa’s fitness following the first game, and the report says they are all fit and fine.
India Players to Watch
After his amazing 59* in Cuttack Hardik Pandya is the player who comes most prominently into the limelight. Meanwhile, his electrifying batting and economical bowling make India very dominant in both departments of the game. India depends on his rhythm to keep the flow of the game going.
Jasprit Bumrah once again got everyone talking with his accurate lines and quick swing. His early strikes drive opponents into panic mode. Under lights at Mullanpur, he is still India’s deadliest weapon.
Predicted India XI
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh
Doubt: None
Injured: None declared
