South Africa vs India – 2nd ODI Betting Tips

Host South Africa will be looking to clinch the ODI series when they take on India in the second game played at Boland Park in Paarl on Friday.

In the series opener played at Paarl, South Africa registered a comfortable win over India, courtesy splendid half-centuries from Rassie van der Dussen and Temba Bavuma. With the result, South Africa have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

On the other hand, India will be keen to learn from their mistakes and make a strong comeback in this second game of the ODI series. Captain Lokesh Rahul will be hoping that the side can bring their A-game to the table in this all-impotent clash.

South Africa Form and Team News

The home side might make one or two changes to their playing XI for the second game of the ODI series to be played at Paarl.

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Janneman Malan, wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock, captain Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Rassie van der Dussen and Temba Bavuma came together and put on a record 204 run partnership for the fourth-wicket. Due to their excellent partnership, the home side was able to post a competitive total on the board.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the pacers Marco Jensen, LungiNgidi, Andile Phehlukwayo along with the spin trio of Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj and Aiden Markram to deliver timely breakthroughs.

For South Africa, medium-pacer Andile Phehlukwayo was the pick of the bowlers and claimed 2 for 26 in his five overs. Besides Phehlukwayo, Lungi Ngidi and Tabraiz Shamsi claimed two wickets apiece.

India Form and Team News

The side might make two changes as Suryakumar Yadav and Deepak Chahar will be slotted into the XI for this game. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Venkatesh Iyer will be dropped from the playing XI.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on openers Lokesh Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli and Shardul Thakur scored half-centuries in a losing cause.

In the previous match, the side relied on Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Rai Ashwin and Shardul Thakur to provide crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of the bowlers and claimed 2 for 48 in his ten overs.

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, India will be favorites to win the second game of the three-match ODI series to be played at Boland Park in Paarl. For the 2nd ODI, India are placed at 1.64 odds, while South Africa are placed at 2.16 odds

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Our Tipster Angle

Based on current form, South Africa will fancy their chances of beating India in this fixture. With Rassie van der Dussen and Temba Bavuma delivering splendid centuries, the team management will be looking for more of the same in this contest.

On the other hand, India will have to raise their game with bat and ball in a bid to level the three-match ODI series.

Therefore, the prediction is for South Africa to beat India by a close margin at Paarl

Tip 1- Virat Kohli to continue his excellent form with the bat

With five half-centuries in his last six outings, Virat Kohli will be determined to reach three figures against South Africa in the 2nd ODI game of the series at Paarl. In the series opener, Kohli smashed a half-century off 63 balls with the help of three boundaries. Given his decent contribution in the previous match, we can expect Virat Kohli to score 40 runs or more against South Africa @2.50

Tip 2-Quinton de Kock eye a big score against India

Wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock missed out on a big score in the series opener played at Paarl. With one century and one half-century in his previous four outings, de Kock will be looking to deliver a big score against India and help South Africa clinch a famous ODI series win at Paarl. Given his excellent record, we can expect Quinton de Kock to score 35 runs or more against [email protected]

Conclusion

Expect South Africa to beat India and take a 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

• Virat Kohli to score 40 runs or more against South Africa-India @2.50
• Quinton de Kock to score 35 runs or more against India- South [email protected]

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