Most of the matches in the Super 12 are crucial as far as the semi-final race is concerned. All 6 teams in Group 2 will be in action on Sunday, with India and South Africa closing the day in Perth. This is an important game for both teams as they aim to move closer to sealing a semi-final berth.
Rohit Sharma’s side has won both their matches so far – against Pakistan and the Netherlands – and are well placed to reach the semi-final. South Africa’s first match, vs Zimbabwe, was washed out with the Proteas within touching distance of winning the game, and both teams shared a point. South Africa then blasted Bangladesh by 104 runs.
IND vs SA pitch report, date, and time
Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth
IND vs SA weather and pitch report
Thankfully, there is no rain forecasted, even though it is expected to be a cloudy evening on Sunday. Living up to its reputation, the pitches in Perth so far in the tournament have offered assistance to the fast bowlers. And Pakistan even failed to chase down 131.
Batting is going to be difficult in Perth.
Date and Time: October 30, 7 PM Local, 4:30 PM IST
Telecast: Star Sports Network
IND vs SA Predicted XIs
India are unlikely to make any change to their winning line-up.
India predicted XI:
Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh
Because of the nature of the pitch in Perth, South Africa might leave out Tabraiz Shamsi and bring in either Lungi Ngidi, who picked two wickets vs Zimbabwe or Marco Jansen for his left-arm angle that could trouble the Indian top-order.
South Africa predicted XI:
Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi/Lungi Ngidi/Marco Jansen
IND vs SA Match prediction: South Africa to win the match
We are predicting South Africa to defeat India. This is a bold prediction, but one which is backed by the strong bowling attack of South Africa, which would be a difficult challenge to handle for the Indian batters in Perth, even though most of them are in form.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, knowledge, and instinct of the writer. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
