After a thrilling first ODI in Ranchi, where India claimed a narrow 17-run win, the series swings to the second match this Wednesday at Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium. The Proteas will be keen to bounce back and level the series, while India aim to clinch the series. Let’s look at the betting preview and prediction for the second ODI of the series.
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Betting Preview
Given how close the first ODI was, the second match offers an interesting dynamic. India enter as the favourites, they’re at home, have strong batting depth and just showed they can defend a big total. But South Africa’s overall ODI history against India remains formidable, giving the Proteas plenty of room to believe.
1.37.
India vs South Africa
India
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Pitch and venue will matter. Raipur historically offers a balanced deck, some bounce early for seamers, but also enough batting-friendly conditions if the deck flattens out. That opens the door for both teams to exploit. For India, fast bowlers and spinners can tie South Africa down early; for the Proteas, a controlled chase looks plausible if they avoid early wreckage.
There’s only been one ODI played at the stadium, meaning first-innings benchmarks are thin. But looking at domestic T20 action here, the pitch fits the mould of many Indian decks. We’re backing the host to win this one and take an unassailable series lead.
3.00
India vs South Africa
South Africa
Match winner
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Statistics
- In 94 ODIs between India and South Africa, the Proteas lead with 51 wins vs 40 for India; 3 matches ended in no result.
- That edge suggests SA know how to win under pressure, a fact that can’t be ignored, even when playing away.
- Recent ODI history sees both sides adapting, but India’s win in Ranchi shows their batting and bowling depth remain a threat.
- In the last series between these two sides (on Indian soil in 2023/24), India clinched it 2-1, signalling home familiarity counts, but series momentum can swing.
Best Bets & Prediction
Prediction: India to win at 1.37.
Best Bet: Kuldeep Yadav to be India’s top bowler at 3.45.
Alternative Bet: Any player to score a hundred at 1.71.
