Published on: Dec 11, 2023 2:30 pm IST|Updated on: Dec 11, 2023 4:06 pm IST
India will meet South Africa in the 2nd game of the T20I series on Tuesday, 12 December. The St. George’s Park in Gqeberha will host this fixture at 7:30 PM IST.
Indian batsmen have to overcome the challenge of the bouncy surface of the stadium. Contrastingly, without Rabada and Ngidi, it will not be easy for protea pacers to daunt the Indian in-form and young batting lineup. As per the report, Lungi Ngidi is ruled out of the T20I series due to an ankle sprain. Left-handed seamer Beuran Hendricks has replaced him.
It will be a great warm-up for both teams before the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 and a great opportunity for the young players to showcase their talents. Meanwhile, in this post, Check the St George’s Park Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the 2nd T20I between India and South Africa.
The surface at St George’s Park will be expected to aid batters. A big total on the board could be quite a possibility. However, spinners could get some help as the game goes on, but opting to bat first after winning the toss could be a wise decision.
From the recent T20I matches played here, it has revealed a Batting wicket.
Last Result at the Venue:
India did not play any T20I matches at this venue.
South Africa have played 3 T20I games at this venue and they have won 2 and lost 1 of them.
South Africa’s Highest Total at the venue: 179/6 in 20 overs vs New Zealand in 2012 South Africa’s Lowest Total at the venue: 58/8 in 13 overs vs West Indies in 2007
Seating Capacity: 19000 Number of matches hosted: 32 Tests, 41 ODIs, and 3 T20Is
Total Matches Played: 3 Home Team (South Africa) Won: 2 Visiting Team Won: 1 Neutral Side Won: 0 No Result: 0 Match Tied: 0
Average 1st Innings Score: 131 (with 1 match shortened to 13 over a side) Matches Won Batting 1st: 2 Matches Won Batting 2nd: 1 Highest Team Total: 179/6 in 20 overs by South Africa vs New Zealand in 2012 Lowest Team Total: 58/8 in 13 overs by South Africa vs West Indies in 2007 Highest Run Chase: 60/5 by West Indies vs South Africa in 2007
Highest Individual Score: 70 by Quinton de Kock (South Africa) vs Australia in 2020 Best Bowling Figures: 4/9 by Dale Steyn (South Africa) vs West Indies in 2007 Most Runs: Quinton de Kock (South Africa) – 72 runs in 2 matches Most Wickets: Dale Steyn (South Africa) – 4 wickets in 1 match Most Sixes in T20Is at this venue: Quinton de Kock (South Africa) – 4 Sixes in 2 matches
As of now, no other players from the current Indian T20 Squad have played any matches at this venue across three formats.
T20I:
ODI:
Domestic T20:
This reveals that pacers who can generate more bounce have an advantage here on this surface.
Tags: SA vs IND 2023