Fantasy Cricket Tips: South Africa vs Australia, 2nd T20 International

Fantasy Cricket Tips, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd T20I: After facing a brutal hammering in the first T20I against the visitors, South Africa will have their task cut-out to stage a comeback in the 2nd T20I in Port Elizabeth. On the other hand, the tourists will want to deliver another dominant performance in the 2nd T20I to seal the three-match T20I series.
Fantasy Cricket Tips: Weather Conditions
The weather on Sunday might affect the match with a minimal probability of rain that looms over St. George’s Park. However, both the teams and the fans will hope that the rain stays away for an entire 40-over match to proceed as scheduled.
Fantasy Cricket Tips: Pitch Report
The pitch at St.George’s Park is traditionally slow. The slow nature of the wicket tends to make run-scoring a difficult art at this ground. Low-scoring games are a regular feature at PE. It has generally been a happy hunting ground for spinners, who are otherwise taken for runs on a majority of surfaces in the country.
Fantasy Cricket Tips: Injury and Availability
 
Temba Bavuma might return at the top of the order for SA if he manages to recover in time from his hamstring injury. For the visitors, there’s no injury concern with each player available for selection.
Probable Playing XIs:
South Africa: 
Quinton de Kock (C & Wk), Temba Bavuma, Faf du Plessis, Jon-Jon Smuts, David Miller, Pite van Biljon, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dale Steyn, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi
Australia:
David Warner, Aaron Finch, Steve Smith, Matthew Wade, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Ashton Agar, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain: Aaron Finch, Quinton de Kock, David Warner
Vice-Captain: Steve Smith, Faf du Plessis, Dale Steyn
Fantasy Cricket Tips: Suggested Playing XI No.1
Wicket-Keeper: Quinton de Kock (C)
Batsman: Steve Smith, Aaron Finch (VC), Faf du Plessis, David Miller
All-Rounders: Ashton Agar, Andile Phehlukwayo
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Dale Steyn, Tabraiz Shamsi
Fantasy Cricket Tips: South Africa vs Australia, 2nd T20 International
Fantasy Cricket Tips: Suggested Playing XI No.2

Wicket-Keeper: Quinton de Kock
Batsman: David Warner (C), Aaron Finch, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller


All-Rounders: Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Agar


Bowlers: Tabraiz Shamsi, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins,
Dale Steyn (VC)


Fantasy Cricket Tips: Top Picks

Australian opener David Warner was dismissed cheaply in the first T20I, hence he would like to make up for his failure with runs in the 2nd game. Also, Quinton de Kock who got out to a peach of delivery would want to make an impact in the series.


Fantasy Cricket Tips: Expert Advice

With a slow pitch expected to e dished out for the 2nd T20I, it won’t be a surprise if Ashton Agar yet again weaves his magic with another brilliant spell. Also, expect Shamsi to play a greater role with the ball in hand for the Proteas.


Probable Winners: 

With a 107-run win at the Wanderers, Australia will be ecstatic as they head into the second fixture of the series. No doubt that the hosts will be under pressure to avoid second consecutive T20I series defeat at home.


Match Details: 

The second T20I between South Africa and Australia will be played at St. George’s Park at Port Elizabeth. The match is staged to unfold on February 23. The live coverage begins at 2:30 PM local time (6:00 PM IST).

 

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