Prepare yourself for the climax of India's tour of South Africa 2023-24, as the highly awaited India vs South Africa 2nd Test gets ready to commence on Wednesday, January 3, at the iconic Newlands Cricket Stadium in Cape Town. This match serves as the grand finale of the tour and will ultimately determine the destiny of the series.

Following South Africa's emphatic triumph in the 1st Test by an astonishing innings and 32 runs, they currently hold a commanding 1-0 lead in the series. With just one more triumph, they can secure the series title. Meanwhile, India is resolute in their quest for a comeback, although their best hope lies in securing a draw in this two-match series.

Head to Head - In the 43 previous encounters between India and South Africa, South Africa prides itself on 18 victories, while India has clinched 15 wins, with 10 matches concluding in a stalemate. The recent trend slightly favors South Africa, as they have emerged triumphant in three out of the last five Tests.

Pitch Report - The focus also turns towards the pitch conditions at Cape Town, with expectations of it favoring the fast bowlers, offering both pace and bounce. As the match progresses, batting on this surface is likely to pose increasing challenges for the players.

Weather Report - The first three days of the Test match appear to be free from rain, although there exists a possibility of precipitation on Days 4 and 5, if the game extends. The temperature is expected to hover around 23 degrees Celsius, adding to the excitement.

Where to watch - For avid fans eager to witness the action, the 2nd Test Match will be broadcasted live on the Star Sports network in multiple languages. Indian viewers can stream the match live through the Disney+ Hotstar app and website, while Doordarshan will telecast the match on its terrestrial network.

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