Will Weather Play Spoilsport for India vs South Africa 2nd ODI in Raipur? Check the Latest Forecast
The second ODI between India and South Africa is set to take place at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. This match is scheduled for Wednesday. India enters this game with a recent win, having triumphed over South Africa by 17 runs in the previous match held in Ranchi. Virat Kohli achieved a remarkable milestone by scoring his 52nd ODI century, supported by Rohit Sharma’s quick 57.
Will Weather Spoil the 2nd ODI in Raipur?
Weather conditions in Raipur appear favorable for the match. No rain is expected, with afternoon temperatures around 28°C. Unlike the chilly evening experienced in Ranchi, Raipur’s temperature will remain above 20°C until after the match concludes.
Raipur Weather Forecast
The forecast indicates dry conditions for the day. Here’s a breakdown of the weather:
- 1 PM: 27°C, light northeast breeze at 11 km/h.
- 2 PM: 28°C, with similar wind speeds and increasing cloud cover.
- 3 PM: 28°C, thicker clouds in the sky.
- 4 PM: 27°C, partly sunny.
- 5 PM: 26°C, intermittent clouds.
- 6 PM: 24°C, clear skies, humidity at 46%.
- 7 PM: 22°C.
- 8 PM: 21°C.
- 9 PM: below 20°C.
Despite pleasant conditions, air quality may deteriorate to “very unhealthy,” especially in the evening.
Raipur Pitch Report
The pitch at Raipur is known for its black soil, which has produced varied results in limited international cricket. Notably:
- In January 2023, India bowled out New Zealand for just 108.
- India later won a competitive T20I against Australia by 17 runs after setting a target of 174.
While the pitch favors bowlers, it is not expected to replicate the extreme conditions seen in the New Zealand match. Instead, a more balanced contest between bat and ball is anticipated.
Teams for the Second ODI
Here are the player lineups for both teams:
| India | South Africa |
|---|---|
| KL Rahul (c&wk) | Temba Bavuma (c) |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Matthew Breetzke |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Dewald Brevis |
| Dhruv Jurel (wk) | Quinton de Kock (wk) |
| Virat Kohli | Tony de Zorzi |
| Rishabh Pant (wk) | Rubin Hermann (wk) |
| Rohit Sharma | Aiden Markram |
| Tilak Varma | Ryan Rickelton (wk) |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Corbin Bosch |
| Washington Sundar | Marco Jansen |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | Prenelan Subrayen |
| Arshdeep Singh | Ottneil Baartman |
| Harshit Rana | Nandre Burger |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Keshav Maharaj |
| Prasidh Krishna | Lungi Ngidi |
As fans eagerly await the match, the combination of ideal weather and a potentially exciting pitch could set the stage for a thrilling encounter between India and South Africa.
