The second T20I between India and South Africa takes place in New Chandigarh. India won the first match by 101 runs. This is the first men's international match at this stadium. The pitch here is good for bowlers at the start and then helps batters. The weather will be cold and clear, with no rain expected. The temperature will drop from 15°C to 9-10°C. The air quality might be bad, making it hard for fielders to see and catch the ball.

Dew will be a big factor in this match. As the temperature drops and humidity rises after sunset, the ball will become slippery. This makes it harder for bowlers to grip the ball. Batters chasing a target will have an advantage because of this. The quick outfield and medium-sized boundaries will also help aggressive batting.

Teams winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first. The dew will make it tough for bowlers in the second innings. The rising humidity will also make the ball skid more. Historical data shows that chasing teams have done well here, even though four out of six IPL matches were won by the team batting first.


# **India vs South Africa: Second T20I Preview**

## **Match Details**
- **Venue**: New Chandigarh
- **First Match Result**: India won by 101 runs
- **First Men's International Match**: Yes

## **Pitch and Weather Conditions**
- **Pitch Behavior**:
  - Good for bowlers at the start
  - Helps batters as the match progresses
- **Weather**:
  - Cold and clear
  - No rain expected
  - Temperature: 15°C to 9-10°C
  - **Air Quality**: Poor, affecting fielders' visibility

## **Key Factors**
### **Dew**
- **Impact**:
  - Ball becomes slippery as temperature drops and humidity rises
  - Batters chasing a target gain an advantage
  - Bowlers struggle to grip the ball

### **Outfield and Boundaries**
- **Quick Outfield**
- **Medium-Sized Boundaries**: Favor aggressive batting

## **Toss Decision**
- **Likely Choice**: Teams will prefer to bowl first
- **Reason**: Dew makes bowling difficult in the second innings

## **Historical Data**
- **Chasing Teams**: Have performed well
- **IPL Matches**:
  - 4 out of 6 won by teams batting first
  - 2 out of 6 won by teams chasing



India vs South Africa: What to Expect in the 2nd T20I in New Chandigarh

Match Details

Pitch and Weather Conditions

Key Factors

Dew

Outfield and Boundaries

Toss Decision

Historical Data

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