The outcome of the Centurion Boxing Day test did not lean heavily in favor of South Africa, as they secured a resounding triumph over India by an innings and 32 runs, solidifying an insurmountable 1-0 lead in the series. The eagerly anticipated second and final match is slated to take place on January 3 at Newlands in Cape Town.
In this match, South Africa aims to honor Dean Elgar, who will serve as the stand-in captain. Conversely, India faces the challenge of addressing several areas of improvement if they aspire to secure a victory.
The upcoming game will see South Africa navigating the absence of their captain, Temba Bavuma, as Dean Elgar, in his farewell Test, steps into the leadership position. Furthermore, the host team will miss the contributions of pacer Gerald Coetzee, who has been ruled out of the match due to an injury.
Conversely, India gets a lift as all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja makes a comeback after missing the Centurion Test due to an upper back spasm. The potential inclusion of Jadeja could lead to either Shardul Thakur or Prasidh Krishna making room for him in the starting eleven.
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IND vs SA: Match Details
Match: India (IND) vs South Africa (SA), 2nd test, India’s tour of South Africa 2023
Match Dates: January 03, 2024 (Wednesday) – January 07, 2024 (Sunday)
Time: 02:00 PM IST | 10:30 AM Local time
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town