Team India look to make it 2-0 in Centurion
Date and Time : 4th February 2018, 1:30 PM IST
Venue : SuperSport Park, Centurion
India already lead the series 1-0 and will be confident going into the second game. It’s a golden opportunity for them to stamp authority on and make it 2-0.
India will also be boasted by the fact that Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis is ruled out for the remaining ODI’s and all T20I’s. That’s a double blow for South Africa after AB de Villiers injury.
Virat Kohli and co. performed well with the bat and bowl in the last game. They will be looking to do the same on Sunday.
The Indian spinners were fantastic and South Africa will have to overcome their weakness. Also will need to find ways to get Indian captain out quickly who scored another century in a chase.
The wicket here was a bit slow in the second Test of the current series. Also the team who bats second here has an advantage. India’s record here is pretty respectable.
Team news and possible line-ups
Farhaan Behardien has been recalled for the injured du Plessis and will likely play on Sunday. Other than that South Africa will probably play the same team.
As for India, they will probably stick with same playing XI as the first one-dayer.
South Africa XI : Amla, De Kock, Markram, Duminy, Miller, Behardien, Phehlukwayo, Morris, Rabada, Morkel, Tahir.
India XI : R. Sharma, Dhawan, Kohli, Rahane, Jadhav, Dhoni, H. Pandya, B. Kumar, K. Yadav, Chahal, Bumrah.
Predition
It should be close game as both teams will give their all. But I expect India to cash in the opportunity and make it 2-0 on Sunday.
