T20 World Cup 2014 Second Semi Final Between Team India Vs South Africa Today: Preview

India Vs South Africa

T20 World Cup 2014 Second Semi Final Between Team India Vs South Africa Today: Preview

Second semifinal match in T20 world cup tourney 2014 will be played in Mirpur today between India and South Africa. The match will be telecasted live from 6.30 am IST in DD and Star Sports 1.

Mirpur: Team India is going to face South Africa in the second semifinal in T20 world cup 2014 tourney today. Team India did not lost a single match in T20 tourney till now this year except for a practice match. On the other side, South Africa won three of the four group matches. As both the teams are equally strong, the match is going to be interesting.

India and South Africa faced seven matches in world cup tourneys and among these India won five matches. South Africa won in two matches. India’s winning percentage is 71.42 and South Africa’s winning percentage is 28.57. In world cup 20 tourneys, both the teams played four matches and India won three and South Africa won one match.

All rounder Yuvraj Singh is injured while playing football without wearing shoes as part of practicing. This is a worrying factor for India. there is chance that Ajinkya Rahane will replace Sikhar Dhawan who is not in form. If not Dhawan, Rahane may replace Mohit Sharma. If Yuvraj Singh cannot play the match today, Rahane may play in his place. Yuvi scored 60 runs in 43 balls in the group match against Australia. Dhoni announced that Yuvraj Singh will play in the semifinal match. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are going to face tough challenge from South Africa bowlers Imran Tahir and stain.

Team India has an upper hand over south Africa in every factor such as history, form and sentiment. South Africa did not win a single knockout match in any ICC event after 1998. India’s performance is the best in this tourney. At the same time Team India did not reach the semifinals of T20 world cup tourney after 2007.

Batting is the main strength of South Africa. Though Amla is in good form, other opener De Kock did not play any impressive innings there are hitters in the team and the victory of South Africa depends on how they face the Indian spinners.

According to meteorological department, there is 50% chance of rain today. if the match gets cancelled due to rain, Team India, which is on the top of points table of their group reaches the final.