After a complete washout in the three-match T20I series opener on Sunday (Dec 10), India and South Africa lock horns in the second and penultimate tie on Tuesday (Dec 12), at St George's Park, Gqeberha. Both teams will be desperate to get a game after a dull start to the short series. For India, they have only a handful of games left heading into the 2024 T20 World Cup&nbsp;in the West Indies and USA, and, hence, they will be eager to be on the ground and play a full game.&nbsp;

WEATHER PREDICTION FOR 2nd T20I

All eyes are on the weather for the second and penultimate tie, and the sky is expected to be fairly clear,&nbsp;as reported by Cricbuzz. Thus, it is good news for the fans and both camps as a full game is on the cards. Talking about the playing conditions, a match of middling totals is expected with some assistance for the pacers.&nbsp;

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It will be interesting to see how the playing XI appears for both sides. With Lungi Ngidi out of action due to a sprained ankle, the Proteas have a lot of inexperience in their overall bowling line-up with Kagiso Rabada rested and Anrich Nortje still injured. Meanwhile, the likes of Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen are also rested, which will test the batting unit as well.&nbsp;

For India, they will continue to rely on their youngsters who impressed in the five home T20Is versus Australia. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the side and the focus will be on Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj as the trio mark their international return after the ODI World Cup 2023 final loss at home. The likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi will once again get a chance to make a strong statement with an eye on the T20 WC squad.&nbsp;

Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa

Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Nandre Burger, Tabraiz Shamsi

India

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Mukesh Kumar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh

After a complete washout in the three-match T20I series opener on Sunday (Dec 10), India and South Africa lock horns in the second and penultimate tie on Tuesday (Dec 12), at St George's Park, Gqeberha.

After a complete washout in the three-match T20I series opener on Sunday (Dec 10), India and South Africa lock horns in the second and penultimate tie on Tuesday (Dec 12), at St George's Park, Gqeberha. Both teams will be desperate to get a game after a dull start to the short series. For India, they have only a handful of games left heading into the 2024 T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA, and, hence, they will be eager to be on the ground and play a full game. WEATHER PREDICTION FOR 2nd T20I All eyes are on the weather for the second and penultimate tie, and the sky is expected to be fairly clear, as reported by Cricbuzz. Thus, it is good news for the fans and both camps as a full game is on the cards. Talking about the playing conditions, a match of middling totals is expected with some assistance for the pacers. Also read: Fair decision: Chris Woakes reacts after being out of England squad for India Tests It will be interesting to see how the playing XI appears for both sides. With Lungi Ngidi out of action due to a sprained ankle, the Proteas have a lot of inexperience in their overall bowling line-up with Kagiso Rabada rested and Anrich Nortje still injured. Meanwhile, the likes of Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen are also rested, which will test the batting unit as well. For India, they will continue to rely on their youngsters who impressed in the five home T20Is versus Australia. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the side and the focus will be on Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj as the trio mark their international return after the ODI World Cup 2023 final loss at home. The likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi will once again get a chance to make a strong statement with an eye on the T20 WC squad. Predicted Playing XIs South Africa Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Nandre Burger, Tabraiz Shamsi India Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Mukesh Kumar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh

SA vs Ind, 2nd T20I: Will weather interrupt second and penultimate tie in Gqeberha? All you need to know

After India beat South Africa in the second and penultimate T20I, on Sunday evening (October 02) in Guwahati, Virat Kohli is likely to miss the Indore encounter on Tuesday (October 04). Rohit Sharma-led India won their maiden T20I series at home versus the Proteas and now it seems like the Indian team management is set to rest Kohli from the inconsequential tie in Indore.

Social media users pictured Kohli at the Mumbai airport a day after India's historic series win over SA. Here's the viral image:

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Thus, it is likely that Kohli won't travel to Indore with the Indian team for the series finale on Tuesday evening. Given that the 33-year-old remains one of India's key players in the run-up to the 2022 T20 World Cup, from October 16 in Australia, it might be possible that Rahul Dravid-Rohit-led team management has rested Kohli with the series already in India's grasp.

Since his international return, during the Asia Cup 2022 edition, Kohli has been in sublime form. He has amassed&nbsp;404 runs in 10 innings at an average of 57.71 and strike-rate of 141.75; including a ton and three half-centuries. In the India-SA second T20I in Guwahati, the right-hander remained stranded on 49, off 24 balls, and helped India post 237/3. Later, David Miller smacked an impressive 106, off 47 deliveries, but couldn't take his side home as they finished at 221-3.

After India beat South Africa in the second and penultimate T20I, on Sunday evening (October 02) in Guwahati, Virat Kohli is likely to miss the Indore encounter on Tuesday (October 04).

After India beat South Africa in the second and penultimate T20I, on Sunday evening (October 02) in Guwahati, Virat Kohli is likely to miss the Indore encounter on Tuesday (October 04). Rohit Sharma-led India won their maiden T20I series at home versus the Proteas and now it seems like the Indian team management is set to rest Kohli from the inconsequential tie in Indore. Social media users pictured Kohli at the Mumbai airport a day after India's historic series win over SA. Here's the viral image: Virat Kohli's latest picture at Mumbai Airport today. pic.twitter.com/ocjZq6Dw1q — CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) October 3, 2022 × ALSO READ | Virat Kohli refuses strike from Dinesh Karthik, remains stranded on 49* in Guwahati T20I vs SA - Watch Thus, it is likely that Kohli won't travel to Indore with the Indian team for the series finale on Tuesday evening. Given that the 33-year-old remains one of India's key players in the run-up to the 2022 T20 World Cup, from October 16 in Australia, it might be possible that Rahul Dravid-Rohit-led team management has rested Kohli with the series already in India's grasp. Since his international return, during the Asia Cup 2022 edition, Kohli has been in sublime form. He has amassed 404 runs in 10 innings at an average of 57.71 and strike-rate of 141.75; including a ton and three half-centuries. In the India-SA second T20I in Guwahati, the right-hander remained stranded on 49, off 24 balls, and helped India post 237/3. Later, David Miller smacked an impressive 106, off 47 deliveries, but couldn't take his side home as they finished at 221-3.

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India and South Africa squared off against each other in the second and penultimate T20I in Guwahati on Sunday evening (October 02). Being asked to bat first, India rode on half-centuries from KL Rahul and in-form batter Suryakumar Yadav along with contributions from Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and a finishing cameo from Dinesh Karthik to post 237-3.

After reducing the Proteas to 46-3, India struggled to curtail the run-flow in the second half of the run-chase as centurion David Miller (47-ball 106 not out) and Quinton de Kock's 69* helped SA post 221-3; losing by 16 runs. During the match, the likes of captain Rohit (37-ball 43), KL Rahul (28-ball 55), Surya (22-ball 61), and Kohli (49 not out off 28 balls) provided enough entertainment for the crowd before DK joined in and played a useful cameo.

Kohli reached 49 on the second last ball of the 19th over, with a four off Anrich Nortje. He, however, missed scoring on the last ball before DK faced the entire last over off Kagiso Rabada. After facing the first four deliveries, DK seemingly asked Kohli if he wanted strike. To this, Kohli turned away quickly and asked him to have a go in the final two deliveries.

DK eventually helped India add 18 more runs with the bat, including a wide, with two sixes and a four. Here's the video of Kohli's selfless act:

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At the post-match presentation, captain Rohit opined, "All of us came together and said it was what we wanted to do as a team. It might not come across at times, but we want to stick to it. What I have seen in the last 8-10 months is individuals putting their hand up and getting the job done for the team. Guys without too much experience did this as well. The team wants to play and bowl in a certain way and we want to give them that confidence. Yes, we have not bowled well at the death in the last five or six games. We are doing the same to the opposition as well. To bowl and bat at the death is very tough. That is where the game is decided. It is not concerning, but we need to pick ourselves and get our act together. I am thinking of not playing Surya anymore and play him directly on 23rd. This is how is game is and we just want to keep him happy."

India and South Africa squared off against each other in the second and penultimate T20I in Guwahati on Sunday evening (October 02). Being asked to bat first, India rode on half-centuries from KL Rahul and in-form batter Suryakumar Yadav along with contributions from Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and a finishing cameo from Dinesh Karthik to post 237-3.

India and South Africa squared off against each other in the second and penultimate T20I in Guwahati on Sunday evening (October 02). Being asked to bat first, India rode on half-centuries from KL Rahul and in-form batter Suryakumar Yadav along with contributions from Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and a finishing cameo from Dinesh Karthik to post 237-3. After reducing the Proteas to 46-3, India struggled to curtail the run-flow in the second half of the run-chase as centurion David Miller (47-ball 106 not out) and Quinton de Kock's 69* helped SA post 221-3; losing by 16 runs. During the match, the likes of captain Rohit (37-ball 43), KL Rahul (28-ball 55), Surya (22-ball 61), and Kohli (49 not out off 28 balls) provided enough entertainment for the crowd before DK joined in and played a useful cameo. Kohli reached 49 on the second last ball of the 19th over, with a four off Anrich Nortje. He, however, missed scoring on the last ball before DK faced the entire last over off Kagiso Rabada. After facing the first four deliveries, DK seemingly asked Kohli if he wanted strike. To this, Kohli turned away quickly and asked him to have a go in the final two deliveries. DK eventually helped India add 18 more runs with the bat, including a wide, with two sixes and a four. Here's the video of Kohli's selfless act: In addition to the run fest, a special moment as we sign off from Guwahati. ☺️#TeamIndia | #INDvSA | @imVkohli | @DineshKarthik pic.twitter.com/SwNGX57Qkc — BCCI (@BCCI) October 2, 2022 × ALSO READ | 'Need to get...': Rohit Sharma admits India's death bowling needs improvement after 2nd T20I win vs SA At the post-match presentation, captain Rohit opined, "All of us came together and said it was what we wanted to do as a team. It might not come across at times, but we want to stick to it. What I have seen in the last 8-10 months is individuals putting their hand up and getting the job done for the team. Guys without too much experience did this as well. The team wants to play and bowl in a certain way and we want to give them that confidence. Yes, we have not bowled well at the death in the last five or six games. We are doing the same to the opposition as well. To bowl and bat at the death is very tough. That is where the game is decided. It is not concerning, but we need to pick ourselves and get our act together. I am thinking of not playing Surya anymore and play him directly on 23rd. This is how is game is and we just want to keep him happy."

Virat Kohli refuses strike from Dinesh Karthik, remains stranded on 49* in Guwahati T20I vs SA - Watch

India and South Africa locked horns in the second and penultimate T20I on Sunday evening (October 02). After a 1-0 lead, India had a chance to win their maiden T20I series versus the Proteas on home soil. Being asked to bat first, Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. rode on quickfire half-centuries from KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav apart from contributions from Rohit, Virat Kohli (49 not out) and Dinesh Karthik (7-ball 17*) to post 237-3.

In reply, South Africa were quickly reduced to 47 for 3 and looked out of the contest. However, a terrific 174-run unbeaten fourth-wicket stand between centurion David Miller (47-ball 106*) and Quinton de Kock's 48-ball 67* took SA to 221/3; losing by 16 runs. As a result, India's bowling in the second half of SA's run-chase was not upto the mark.&nbsp;

Indian bowlers leaked as many as a whopping 151 runs&nbsp;last ten overs. The last four overs saw Miller-De Kock smack 65 runs. Hence, Hitman opined on India's death bowling, which has remained below par since the Asia Cup 2022 edition.

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"The team wants to play and bowl in a certain way and we want to give them that freedom. Yes, we have not really bowled well in the death in the last five or six games. But that is the area where people will challenge us and we are doing the same to the opposition as well."

"To bowl and bat at the death is very tough. That is where the game is decided. I wouldn't say it's concerning, but it's definitely an area we need to pick ourselves up and get our act together," the skipper pointed out at the post-match presentation.

India will meet Temba Bavuma &amp; Co. for the final T20I on Wednesday (October 04) before leaving for Australia for the 2022 T20 World Cup.

India and South Africa locked horns in the second and penultimate T20I on Sunday evening (October 02). After a 1-0 lead, India had a chance to win their maiden T20I series versus the Proteas on home soil.

India and South Africa locked horns in the second and penultimate T20I on Sunday evening (October 02). After a 1-0 lead, India had a chance to win their maiden T20I series versus the Proteas on home soil. Being asked to bat first, Rohit Sharma & Co. rode on quickfire half-centuries from KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav apart from contributions from Rohit, Virat Kohli (49 not out) and Dinesh Karthik (7-ball 17*) to post 237-3. In reply, South Africa were quickly reduced to 47 for 3 and looked out of the contest. However, a terrific 174-run unbeaten fourth-wicket stand between centurion David Miller (47-ball 106*) and Quinton de Kock's 48-ball 67* took SA to 221/3; losing by 16 runs. As a result, India's bowling in the second half of SA's run-chase was not upto the mark. Indian bowlers leaked as many as a whopping 151 runs last ten overs. The last four overs saw Miller-De Kock smack 65 runs. Hence, Hitman opined on India's death bowling, which has remained below par since the Asia Cup 2022 edition. ALSO READ | Ind vs SA: Rohit Sharma achieves MASSIVE feat in Guwahati, becomes first Indian to play 400 T20s "The team wants to play and bowl in a certain way and we want to give them that freedom. Yes, we have not really bowled well in the death in the last five or six games. But that is the area where people will challenge us and we are doing the same to the opposition as well." "To bowl and bat at the death is very tough. That is where the game is decided. I wouldn't say it's concerning, but it's definitely an area we need to pick ourselves up and get our act together," the skipper pointed out at the post-match presentation. India will meet Temba Bavuma & Co. for the final T20I on Wednesday (October 04) before leaving for Australia for the 2022 T20 World Cup.

'Need to get...': Rohit Sharma admits India's death bowling needs improvement after 2nd T20I win vs SA

India will be looking to continue their winning run when they take on South Africa in the second T20I of the ongoing three-match series on Sunday (October 02). The hosts thrashed the Proteas by eight wickets in the series-opener to go 1-0 up after a clinical bowling performance.

Despite leading in the three-match series, India have more questions than answers as fast as the team combination for the upcoming T20 World Cup is concerned as ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out due to a back injury. Bumrah is reportedly set to miss the T20 World Cup, or at least the start of the tournament.

In his absence, India's pace attack looks imbalanced and the onus will fall on the likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel and Arshdeep Singh to step up and deliver during the World Cup. While Bhuvneshwar has been rested from the South Africa series, Mohammed Siraj has been roped in as a replacement for Bumrah in the ongoing three-match rubber.

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However, Siraj is unlikely to get a chance in the playing XI in the second T20I as the host will be looking to use the trio of Deepak Chahar, Arshdeep and Harshal in the game after their brilliant performance in the series-opener. Arshdeep and Chahar had picked up five wickets between them to run through South Africa's top order.

Axar Patel and R Ashwin are likely to be the two spinners in the bowling attack as no major changes are expected from the line-up that played the first T20I. In the batting department, KL Rahul will be under the scanner once again after he was criticised for his sluggish knock in the first game.

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While he slammed an unbeaten 51, Rahul's strike rate of 91.07 didn't please many. Captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav will be hoping to continue their fine form with the bat to help India make it two wins on the trot against the Proteas.

India's predicted playing XI for the 2nd T20I against South Africa:

Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, Dinesh Karthik, R Ashwin, Deepak Chahar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh

India will be looking to continue their winning run when they take on South Africa in the second T20I of the ongoing three-match series on Sunday (October 02). The hosts thrashed the Proteas by eight wickets in the series-opener to go 1-0 up after a clinical bowling performance.

India will be looking to continue their winning run when they take on South Africa in the second T20I of the ongoing three-match series on Sunday (October 02). The hosts thrashed the Proteas by eight wickets in the series-opener to go 1-0 up after a clinical bowling performance. Despite leading in the three-match series, India have more questions than answers as fast as the team combination for the upcoming T20 World Cup is concerned as ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out due to a back injury. Bumrah is reportedly set to miss the T20 World Cup, or at least the start of the tournament. In his absence, India's pace attack looks imbalanced and the onus will fall on the likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel and Arshdeep Singh to step up and deliver during the World Cup. While Bhuvneshwar has been rested from the South Africa series, Mohammed Siraj has been roped in as a replacement for Bumrah in the ongoing three-match rubber. Also Read: No like-to-like replacement for Jasprit Bumrah in the world, let alone India: Shane Watson However, Siraj is unlikely to get a chance in the playing XI in the second T20I as the host will be looking to use the trio of Deepak Chahar, Arshdeep and Harshal in the game after their brilliant performance in the series-opener. Arshdeep and Chahar had picked up five wickets between them to run through South Africa's top order. Axar Patel and R Ashwin are likely to be the two spinners in the bowling attack as no major changes are expected from the line-up that played the first T20I. In the batting department, KL Rahul will be under the scanner once again after he was criticised for his sluggish knock in the first game. Also Read: Jasprit Bumrah has gone to NCA, we are waiting for official confirmation on his fitness: Rahul Dravid While he slammed an unbeaten 51, Rahul's strike rate of 91.07 didn't please many. Captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav will be hoping to continue their fine form with the bat to help India make it two wins on the trot against the Proteas. India's predicted playing XI for the 2nd T20I against South Africa: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, Dinesh Karthik, R Ashwin, Deepak Chahar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh

Will Mohammed Siraj make the cut? India's predicted playing XI for 2nd T20I against South Africa

India will be looking to bounce back to winning ways when they take on South Africa in the second T20I of the ongoing five-match series at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday (June 12). India lost the series-opener by seven wickets against the Proteas in New Delhi after failing to defend a strong total of 211 runs and will be hoping to produce a better show with the ball on Sunday.

In the absence of KL Rahul and regular skipper Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant led the Indian team for the first time in his career but failed to get off to a winning start. Batting first, India got off to a good start and rode on opener Ishan Kishan's brilliant 76 off 48 balls along with crucial knocks from Pant and Hardik Pandya to post 211 runs on the board.

However, the bowlers failed to defend the total and were taken to the cleaners by Rassie van der Dussen and David Miller, who slammed unbeaten half-centuries apiece to help South Africa win with five balls to spare. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Harshal Patel - India's two death overs specialists both conceded a whopping 43 runs each in their quota of 4 overs.

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The duo was ripped apart by Miller and Van der Dussen who showed no mercy to the Indian bowlers. While South Africa will be looking to bag their second win on the trot after clinching the series-opener in New Delhi, India will be hopeful of returning to winning ways and levelling the series 1-1.

After the bowling attack's failure in the opening game, the hosts might want to make a few changes. India have young Umran Malik and Arshdeep Singh in their squad who were both impressive in the recently-concluded IPL 2022 and can be handed their dream debut.

While Umran can consistently clock over 150kmph, Arshdeep has been exceptional in the death overs with his precise yorkers. India can also look at bringing Deepak Hooda in the line-up to add more stability to their batting line-up. But it remains to be seen who will make way for Hooda in the line-up if he plays.

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India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I prediction:

India were expected to defend the 211-run total comfortably in the series-opener in New Delhi but their bowling attack was taken to the cleaners by Miller and Van der Dussen, who made it a cakewalk for the Proteas. India will be hoping not to repeat those mistakes this time around and are likely to level the series 1-1 on Sunday.

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India will be looking to bounce back to winning ways when they take on South Africa in the second T20I of the ongoing five-match series at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday (June 12).

India will be looking to bounce back to winning ways when they take on South Africa in the second T20I of the ongoing five-match series at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday (June 12). India lost the series-opener by seven wickets against the Proteas in New Delhi after failing to defend a strong total of 211 runs and will be hoping to produce a better show with the ball on Sunday. In the absence of KL Rahul and regular skipper Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant led the Indian team for the first time in his career but failed to get off to a winning start. Batting first, India got off to a good start and rode on opener Ishan Kishan's brilliant 76 off 48 balls along with crucial knocks from Pant and Hardik Pandya to post 211 runs on the board. However, the bowlers failed to defend the total and were taken to the cleaners by Rassie van der Dussen and David Miller, who slammed unbeaten half-centuries apiece to help South Africa win with five balls to spare. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Harshal Patel - India's two death overs specialists both conceded a whopping 43 runs each in their quota of 4 overs. Also Read: 'I didn't compete with Sachin, Dravid': Ganguly on difference between being a captain and a leader The duo was ripped apart by Miller and Van der Dussen who showed no mercy to the Indian bowlers. While South Africa will be looking to bag their second win on the trot after clinching the series-opener in New Delhi, India will be hopeful of returning to winning ways and levelling the series 1-1. After the bowling attack's failure in the opening game, the hosts might want to make a few changes. India have young Umran Malik and Arshdeep Singh in their squad who were both impressive in the recently-concluded IPL 2022 and can be handed their dream debut. While Umran can consistently clock over 150kmph, Arshdeep has been exceptional in the death overs with his precise yorkers. India can also look at bringing Deepak Hooda in the line-up to add more stability to their batting line-up. But it remains to be seen who will make way for Hooda in the line-up if he plays. Also Read: IPL media rights: With $12 million per match, IPL only behind NFL as world's 2nd most lucrative sports league India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I prediction: India were expected to defend the 211-run total comfortably in the series-opener in New Delhi but their bowling attack was taken to the cleaners by Miller and Van der Dussen, who made it a cakewalk for the Proteas. India will be hoping not to repeat those mistakes this time around and are likely to level the series 1-1 on Sunday.

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