Guwahati : The second T20 match between Team India vs South Africa (IND vs SA 2nd T20I) will be played on Sunday, October 2. The match will start at 7.30 pm at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Team India is leading 1-0 in the 3-match series. Therefore, the intention of Team India will be to continue the tradition of winning the series by winning this match. Therefore, in this decisive match, captain Rohit Sharma can make changes in the playing XI. (Inds vs Sa 2 T20I Team India captain Rohit Sharma can make 11 playing changes against South Africa at Barsapara Cricket Stadium Guwahati)
Both Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul can open. KL played an unbeaten 51 runs in the first T20 match against South Africa. But Rohit got out on zero. In such a situation, a good start is expected from this pair.
Virat Kohli will be responsible for number three. Virat has been out of shape for the last few years. Also, the T20 World Cup is also a few days away. In such a situation, Virat has a great opportunity to practice for the World Cup in this series.
Suryakumar Yadav has scored the most runs for Team India in the year 2022 so far. Surya scored an unbeaten 50 in the first match against Africa. Surya is in strong form. So Hardik Pandya can come to play at number 5.
Who is the wicketkeeper?
In the second match, Dinesh Karthik may get a chance as a wicketkeeper in place of Rishabh Pant. Karthik has played an important role as the finisher of Team India. DK played important innings against England and West Indies. So captain Rohit can give Karthik a chance.
Who will replace Jasprit Bumrah?
Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the South Africa series due to injury. In such a situation, Mohammad Siraj can get a chance in the playing XI in his place. Deepak Chahar and Arshdeep Singh may get a chance.
Who are the spinners?
Indian pitches have always been good for spinners. In such a situation, Axar Patel and Ravichandran Ashwin are present to wreak havoc on these pitches. Axar Patel has been in excellent form and has proved to be economical. Harshal Patel can be shown the way out of the playing XI.
Probable Team India’s playing XI for the second T20 match
Rohit Sharma (captain), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Siraj, Harshal Patel, Axar Patel and Ravichandran Ashwin.
