Latest weather forecast in Durban indicates that the chances of rain will be high on 29th of December which is the 4th Day of the Test Match. Rainfall could continue throughout that day. According to an earlier forecast, the weather in Durban, the venue for the 2nd Test Match between India and South Africa, is going to be partly cloudy to cloudy with chances of sporadic showers during all five days of the match.
Meanwhile, rain in Durban will only be witnessed later in the day today, possibly by night. The temperatures would be moderate with maximums of around 26 degrees and minimums staying close to 18 degrees. But high relative humidity levels would be a concern for the players during the match.
The pitch in Kingsmead considered to be second fastest after Perth in Australia has been kept under cover for a long period now and could produce variable bounce. This may force the team winning the toss to field first. Kingsmead is below the sea level and known for flurry of wickets during high tides.
Durban is known for the first home Test venue after South Africa's readmission into international cricket in early 90s and also for the historical Test match between South Africa and England which lasted 10 days and was called off due to the fear of visiting team missing the ship to home way back in 1939. Kingsmead in Durban hosted the first Test match on January 18, 1923 between South Africa and England. The match ended in a draw.
