After losing the first ODI to South Arica by nine runs, India will meet them again for the second today with the onus of getting back on equal terms. The match will be played at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Jharkhand from 1:30 PM IST. However, for the Proteas, there will be everything to play for as with a win today they can clinch a much-needed series victory after losing the T20I series to India earlier.

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India vs South Africa: Records at the JSCA Stadium

  1. A total of five ODI matches have been played at the JSCA International Stadium to date.
  2. India has an even record at this ground having won two and lost two, and one match was abandoned.
  3. The last time India played an ODI here, they lost to Australia by 32 runs in 2019.
  4. Batting records in this ground are good and the average team total in ODIs stands at 262.
  5. Virat Kohli has the highest individual score of 139 in the ground, which he scored against Sri Lanka in 2014.
  6. R. Ashwin has the best bowling performance here with six wickets from three matches

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India vs South Africa: Head-to-head stats in ODIs

Team India are not particularly good when it comes to facing South Africa in ODIs. Here’s an overview of their previous meetings: 

  1. India and South Africa have played a total of 88 ODI matches against each other
  2. Out of those South Africa have won 50 and lost 35
  3. The majority of the wins for the Proteas have come at home as they have won 25 – i.e. half of their total wins, at their home.
  4. On the other hand, they have managed to win only 14 of their away fixtures with India.
  5. India’s ODI stats against South Africa is quite dismal – 10 wins away from home and 15 wins at home

India vs South Africa: Pitch Report

With a highest successful run chase of 288 so far, the JSCA stadium pitch is usually good for batters. Bowlers also do not have to struggle much. Spinners find grip on the pitch easily and the ball tends to turn once it gets older. The Pacers also get a good swing in the middle overs.