India performed exceptionally well in the first T20I as they registered a win against South Africa by 101 runs. Now the focus shifts to the second T20I which will be held at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, on December 11. The conditions remain very important as they will play a crucial role in defining the match.
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I: Pitch Report
Mullanpur will be hosting its first ever international match on December 11 and the surface here has been batting-friendly as seen in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as well. It offers true bounce and good carry so the batters can play through and go for big shots as well.
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The spinners might have assistance in the middle overs, it might not last for long because heavy dew will be there in the evening most likely and it will make it very difficult for the bowlers to grip the ball.
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I: Toss Strategy
For the toss, both the team captains will be looking to bowl first after winning the toss because the dew will play a very big role and the wet outfield speed up the ball reducing the margin of errors for the bowlers. The batting will also be easier so the teams will prefer to chase in the evening when the dew is even more.
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For India the biggest talking point right now is the form of captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill. Both of them have struggled to score runs and this has brought them under tight scrutiny.
