India vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live Updates: Rahul and Jadeja Power India to Commanding 358/5 with Explosive Final Over
The second One Day International (ODI) between India and South Africa took place at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on December 3. India entered this match aiming to secure a series victory following their triumph in the first ODI, where they won by 17 runs and took a 1-0 lead.
India Dominates with a Commanding Total
In a remarkable performance, India posted an impressive score of 358 runs for the loss of five wickets. Key contributions came from Ruturaj Gaikwad and Virat Kohli, who both produced centuries. Kohli scored a stellar 135 runs, showcasing his skill and experience.
Notable Performances
- Ruturaj Gaikwad – Scored 100 runs
- Virat Kohli – Scored 135 runs
South Africa’s Struggles
The Indian bowlers opened strong with Arshdeep Singh taking the crucial wicket of Quinton de Kock, giving India a significant advantage early in the match.
Series Context and Venue Details
This ODI is particularly significant as it marks the return of ODI cricket to Raipur after nearly three years. The last ODI hosted at this venue was in January 2023, where India triumphed over New Zealand by eight wickets.
Raipur’s black soil pitch is known for its favorable batting conditions, typically offering low bounce and good stability, suggesting a promising day for hitters. Weather forecasts indicated clear skies, ensuring fans would enjoy an uninterrupted game.
Teams Overview
Both teams are featuring their strongest lineups with India aiming to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. South Africa’s captain, Temba Bavuma, was expected to return to the squad, potentially bolstering their performance.
India’s Squad
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Washington Sundar
- KL Rahul (wk/c)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Harshit Rana
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Prasidh Krishna
- Rishabh Pant
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Dhruv Jurel
- Tilak Varma
South Africa’s Squad
- Aiden Markram
- Ryan Rickelton
- Temba Bavuma (c)
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Matthew Breetzke
- Tony de Zorzi
- Dewald Brevis
- Marco Jansen
- Corbin Bosch
- Prenelan Subrayen
- Nandre Burger
- Ottneil Baartman
- Keshav Maharaj
- Lungi Ngidi
- Rubin Hermann
As the match unfolds, fans eagerly hope for another stellar performance from the Indian batting contingent, especially from Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who have been pivotal in recent outings. The series victory would not only boost India’s morale but also set the stage for their upcoming challenges, including the five-match T20I series ahead.
