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The second T20I of the ongoing four-match series between India and South Africa, scheduled for Sunday, November 10th, in Gqeberha, is at risk of being affected by rain. According to Accuweather's forecast for the city, there is a significant chance of rain during the match's crucial stages.
The toss, scheduled for 7 p.m. IST, faces a 49-54% chance of rain, a percentage that increases to 63% by 8 p.m. IST. This suggests a high likelihood of a delayed start to the match. The forecast predicts a 40% chance of rain during the second half of the match, indicating that a rain-curtailed contest is a distinct possibility.
The series opener in Durban saw India take a 1-0 lead, but the last T20I in Gqeberha, on December 12, 2023, saw South Africa triumph by five wickets. The Gqeberha pitch is typically known to favor pacers, and any rain-affected surface could further enhance their advantage with good bounce and carry.
This favorable condition for fast bowlers could open the door for either Yash Dayal or Vijaykumar Vyshak to make their India debut. Both pacers are part of India's 15-member squad, and their inclusion could depend on the playing conditions. Dayal, retained by RCB for a hefty price ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, has previously earned call-ups for India's ODI and Test teams but is yet to make his debut. Vyshak, on the other hand, is making his maiden appearance for India in this series.
The likely playing XIs for both teams are: India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal. South Africa: Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Patrick Kruger, Marco Jansen, Andile Simelane, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Nqabayomzi Peter.
Source: India Vs South Africa, Gqeberha Weather Forecast: Rain Likely To Play Spoilsport In 2nd T20I