The IND vs SA 2nd T20 match will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, on December 11 (Thursday). The home side were clinical in the opening match of the series as they easily defended a target of 176. However, things can be different on a good batting surface in Mullanpur. Without wasting much time, let us check out top 5 players to watch out for in the IND vs SA 2nd T20 match.
Probable top performers in IND vs SA 2nd T20
Shubman Gill (India)
Opener Shubman Gill failed to get going in the IND vs SA 1st T20 as he was caught at the mid-on region while trying to score a boundary. Gill likes to take a bit of time on the crease before going all guns blazing. The pitch and conditions might suit Gill’s style of play in the 2nd T20 as we might see a big knock from the bat of India’s Test team captain.
Tilak Varma (India)
TilakVarma played an important role in stabilising India’s innings after losing early wickets. Initially, he took on Marco Jansen in the sixth over with a pair of boundaries. However, his 89-metre six off Anrich Nortje sailed out of the stadium. Though he managed to score just 26 runs, he looked in good shape and will be hoping to continue that in the coming game.
Jasprit Bumrah (India)
Express pacer Jasprit Bumrah could be among the picks of the bowlers in the second T20I against South Africa. In the last game, he dismissed the young Dewald Brevis with a ball that forced a top edge. With that dismissal, he joined Arshdeep Singh in entering the elite 100-T20I-wicket club, making him the second Indian to do so. Bumrah will hope to capitalise on the conditions to his advantage in the next game.
Dewald Brevis (South Africa)
South Africa’s talented batter, Dewald Brevis was the only batter from his side to cross the 20-run mark in the IND vs SA 1st T20. The right-handed batter scored 22 runs off just 14 balls, hitting 3 fours and one maximum before getting dismissed by Bumrah. Brevis’s attacking style of play makes him very dangerous as the batter can turn things around in a span of few overs. Brevis will be looking to make a big impact with the bat in the IND vs SA 2nd T20 and try to level the series for his country.
Quinton de Kock (South Africa)
South Africa’s veteran and opening batter, Quinton de Kock, is one of the biggest threats to the Indian bowling. Despite not being in his red-hot form, De Kock can never be taken lightly as he possesses the ability to provide a fast-paced start in the power play. Once set, there’s no stopping QDK as he can take on pacers or spinners quite easily. The senior batter will be looking to come good with the bat and try to win the game for his side in the IND vs SA 2nd T20.
