Sun Nov 10 07:37:36 UTC 2024: ## Rain Threatens to Derail India’s Momentum in Second T20 Against South Africa
**Gqeberha, South Africa:** India, riding high on a dominant 61-run victory in the first T20 against South Africa, faces a potential weather hurdle as they aim for a series sweep in the second T20 at the St. George’s Park Stadium on Sunday, November 10.
While the first match saw clear skies despite a predicted rain threat, the weather forecast for the second T20 is less optimistic. Accuweather predicts a high probability of rain, with a 63% chance during the crucial 8 pm hour. The possibility of thunderstorms further complicates the situation.
Despite the potential for a washout, the pitch at St. George’s Park offers a balanced surface, favoring batsmen in the early stages before offering assistance to spinners as the match progresses. The stadium has historically been a happy hunting ground for South Africa, who have won 3 out of their last 4 matches, including a victory against India last year.
While India’s dominant win in the first T20 saw a century from Sanju Samson, other key players, including captain Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya, struggled to make an impact. The team will be looking to address this as they aim to secure a series win.
The toss will likely be crucial, with teams traditionally opting to bat first in Gqeberha. The match is scheduled to begin at 7 pm IST (1 pm GMT).
Stay tuned for further updates on the weather conditions and the potential impact on the match.
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