India will lock horns with South Africa in the 2nd Test of the three-match series on Oct 10, 2019. The action will take place at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Virat Kohli's team currently leads the series by 1-0 as they defeated the Proteas in the previous Test match. Faf du Plessis and his men lost their inaugural match of ICC World Test Championship 2019-21 by 203 runs at Visakhapatnam. Meanwhile, let us speak about rain forecast has played one of the major spoilsports in most of the International cricket matches in the year 2019. Fans who are looking for rain forecast, weather report and pitch report from India vs South Africa 2nd Test 2019 should scroll down for details. India Vs South Africa, Cricket Score 2nd Test Match.
The weather at Pune doesn't seem to be all that good. It will be cloudy throughout the day with thunderstorm expected in the afternoon. Pune city has just gone through flood situation, however, the condition is now normal. As per accuweather.com, the temperature will be around 30 degree Celsius with heavy showers expected around 4 pm. The wind is expected to blow at a pace of around 11 km/h. India vs South Africa Dream11 Team Prediction: Tips to Pick Best Playing XI With All-Rounders, Batsmen, Bowlers & Wicket-Keepers for IND vs SA 2nd Test Match 2019.
Weather at Pune
Pitch Report: The pitch at Pune is expected to have good amount of green patches. This will provide turn to seamers as well as spinners. With condition being overcast, batting is going to be a bit difficult. It must be noted that India lost their only Test Match at home on this ground in the year 2017.
South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis mentioned in the press conference that he will look forward to bowl first if he wins the toss. As he will want his bowlers to put the Indian batsmen in pressure right from the beginning. South Africa will have to find ways to win the 2nd Test to avoid a series defeat.
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