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India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: Rinku Singh is making his debut for KL Rahul and Co. as India are batting first in the series decider.

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: Fresh from an impressive win over South Africa in the curtain-raiser, Team India, led by superstar KL Rahul, can take an unassailable lead in the three-match series decider on Tuesday. On a day when the mini-auction for Indian Premier League (IPL) season ...Read More 2024 is taking place in Dubai, India's rising star Rinku Singh pipped Rajat Patidar for a place in the starting XI at Gqeberha.

India's Tilak Varma, left, with teammate B Sai Sudharsan in action during the South Africa series(AP)

Invited to bat first in the 2nd ODI, Rahul's Team India lost opener Ruturaj Gaikwad in the 1st over. With middle-order batter Iyer set to join the Test squad for the Boxing Day clash against the Proteas, India had the luxury to name Rinku in its playing XI. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) youngster Rinku was a star-turnout for the visitors in T20Is against South Africa.

Earlier, India handed a debut cap to Gujarat Titans (GT) youngster B. Sai Sudarshan, who slammed a gritty half-century in India's eight-wicket win over the Proteas. Sudharsan opened the innings for the Men In Blue and smashed nine boundaries in his 55-run knock off 43 balls. He was assisted by premier batter Shreyas Iyer, who played a crucial knock of 52 off 45 balls as India chased down the paltry target of 117 in 16.4 overs. The series opener was turned into a one-sided contest by fast-bowling brilliance from Arshdeep Singh, who bagged his first-ever five-wicket haul in the 50-over format. Arshdeep was named the Player of the Match for returning magical figures of five for 37 in 10 overs.

What all you need to know about India vs South Africa 2nd ODI:

With KL Rahul leading the way, India reached 98/2 in 23 overs.

Sai Sudharsan slammed 2nd half-century in 65 balls.

Rinku Singh is making his ODI debut in the series decider.

South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss and opted to bowl.

KL Rahul's Team India is leading the three-match series 1-0.

India will miss the services of Shreyas Iyer in the 2nd ODI.

Pacer Deepak Chahar was earlier ruled out of the South Africa ODIs.

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Dec 19, 2023 06:37 PM IST

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: Sanju Samson is up and running!

India vs South Africa, Live score 2nd ODI: Sanju Samson got off the mark with a boundary. India have scored 21 runs in the last 5 overs. KL Rahul will have to play a captain's knock to make sure India post a massive total in the series decider. IND 126/3 in 28.5 overs.

Dec 19, 2023 06:29 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Commentator’s curse! Samson replaces Sai

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: "Looking forward to watching Sanju Samson later," Sanjay Manjrekar said on-air. The former India cricketer will be pleased to Rajasthan Royals skipper play a blinder in the series decider. OUT! Just another commentator's curse right? A breakthrough for South Africa after 91 balls. Sai Sudharsan departs for a well-made 62 off 83 balls. Klaasen took a simple catch after the ball hit the glove and ended up in the keeper's hands. IND 114/3 after 26.2 overs.

Dec 19, 2023 06:23 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: No Shreyas Iyer today; Rinku Singh making ODI debut

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: If you have just joined us, South Africa opted to bowl after winning the toss. India are without Shreyas Iyer while Rinku Singh is making his ODI debut. Indian opener Ruturaj Gaikwad was the first to depart - gone for 4 off 2 balls in the 1st over of the match. Tilak Varma was then dismissed by Nandre Burger. So far, Burger has been the pick of the bowlers for the hosts. India have reached 111-2 after 25.3 overs.

Dec 19, 2023 06:18 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Klassic Rahul!

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Leading the way is KL Rahul as the Indian skipper stroked a boundary on the second ball of the 23rd over. Sudharsan ended the same over with a four too. IND 109-2 after 24 overs. Rahul moving into the 30s now!

Dec 19, 2023 06:09 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Captain KL Rahul gets into the attack!

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Four and four - KL Rahul takes charge after Sai Sudharsan brings up his second half-century of the ODI series. Rahul and Sudharsan have added 42 runs for the third wicket. Chance for a quick single to end the over? Wait on says Rahul, a dot in the end. The run-rate has climbed to 4.2 now. IND 91-2 after 22 overs.

Dec 19, 2023 06:01 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Sai Sudharsan dives for a quick single and…

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: A direct hit might have got him in trouble but Sai Sudharsan is home. He is home for his second-consecutive half-century in his debut series. The Indian opener has slammed two 50s in his first two games. Not a bad start to your ODI career! IND 84-2 after 20 overs.

Dec 19, 2023 05:58 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Sai Sudharsan one run away from 50!

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: "Sai Sudharsan has shown good attitude, good temperament," Gavaskar once again pointed out how ‘good’ the India youngster has been for the visitors in his debut series. He takes a single to give Rahul back the strike. A much better over from Keshav Maharaj as Team India got only 4 runs out of it. IND 74-2 after 19 overs.

Dec 19, 2023 05:52 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Sai Sudharsan goes downtown!

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Sensible cricket. Sai Sudharsan went downtown and hammered a six off Keshav Maharaj, who has just joined the attack for the first time in the 2nd ODI at St George's Park in Gqeberha. Sudharsan is mounting pressure on the Proteas bowlers. Maharaj bowls a wide after being smoked for a six. He ends with a single and Sudharsan will keep strike. He is 50-bound! IND 69/2 after 17.2 overs.

Dec 19, 2023 05:48 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: India have to dig deep - It's that simple!

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Brilliant work again by the South African fielders. The hosts are putting their bodies on the line to make sure there's a shortage of runs. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tilak Varma failed to fire for India in the series decider. Joining Sai Sudharsan at the crease, KL Rahul is taking his sweet time in Gqeberha. He is batting on 2 off 13 balls. Boundaries will come when Rahul gets going. IND 56/2 after 16 overs.

Dec 19, 2023 05:41 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Sai Sudharsan gets Sunil Gavaskar’s attention!

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: "This is the way you want to play the cover drive," batting legend Sunil Gavaskar is in awe of Sai Sudharsan, who is eyeing another half-century in the 2nd ODI. Team India does have a classy left-handed batter in their young squad and his name is - Sai Sudharsan. Oh wait! Just when Sai was looking in punishing mode, Hendricks has handed him a painful blow. He asked the right question on the next ball too! "Good comeback," Gavaskar praised the Proteas bowler for hitting the deck. Short again - Fitting end to the over! IND 54/2 after 15 overs.

Dec 19, 2023 05:32 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: About time KL Rahul announces himself!

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: With India losing its second wicket in the 11th over, skipper KL Rahul has arrived at the crease to assist on-song Sai Sudharsan. The wicketkeeper-batter is leading the Indian team in the absence of Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya. Joining the squad for the ODI series, Rahul didn't get the chance to bat in the first game. Nothing but business for Rahul as he gets off the mark on the second ball. In the next over, Hendrick has leaked just one - IND 49/2 after 13 overs.

Dec 19, 2023 05:26 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Tilak Varma's patient knock comes to end!

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: OUT! Tilak Varma finds the man at fine leg. A forgetful knock for the Mumbai Indians batter. He departs for 10 off 30 balls. Known for finishing things in style, Tilak batted at a strike rate of 33.33 - Such difficult batting conditions Indian batters are in at St George's Park. Tilak Varma c Hendricks b Nandre Burger 10(30). IND 48/2 after 12 overs.

Dec 19, 2023 05:18 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Burger returns and Sai welcomes him in style

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Sai Sudharsan punishes Nandre Burger for bowling a full delivery outside off. The first ball has gone for four! Sudharsan takes a single on the fourth ball. Tilak Varma leaves the next one. Brilliant comeback from India after Proteas dominated the powerplay. Good first 10 overs of cricket. IND 46/1 after 10 overs. Burder has bowled three overs and leaked 10 runs for the hosts. Effective enough?

Dec 19, 2023 05:10 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Tilak Varma and Sai Sudharsan set to switch gears

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Opener Sai Sudharsan is leading the charge for the Men In Blue. The Gujarat Titans batter is assisted by Mumbai Indians power-hitter Tilak Varma. The Indian southpaw is yet to register his first boundary. A slow day at the office for the MI star? IND 40/1 after 8.4 overs.

Dec 19, 2023 05:03 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: GLORIOUS - Sai Sudharsan gets going!

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Young gun Sai Sudharsan has smashed back-to-back boundaries as the opener gets into the 20s in the 6th over. He is supported by Tilak Varma, who has made 5 off 19 balls. Beuran Hendricks leaks 2 boundaries in his first over. IND 31/1 after 7 overs.

Dec 19, 2023 04:55 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: South Africa ahead of India in powerplay

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: A brilliant start for the Proteas bowlers in Gqeberha as India have managed to score 17 runs in the first five overs. Opener Ruturaj Gaikwad was the first to fall in the first over. Sai Sudharsan (8) and Tilak Varma (3) have made a cautious start after South Africa managed to draw first blood. IND 17-1 after 5 overs.

Dec 19, 2023 04:51 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Watchful Sai Sudharsan creams boundary!

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Sai Sudharsan had played six balls and the India opener was yet to open his account. A slow start on a new strip for the India opener. He gets a four in the 3rd over and India have reached 13-1 after 4 overs.

Dec 19, 2023 04:41 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Sai Sudharsan teams up with Tilak Varma

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Youngster Tilak Varma has joined Sai Sudharsan after India lost opener for Ruturaj Gaikwad in the 1st over. IND 4/1 after 2 overs. Yes, Lizaad Williams bowls a maiden!

Dec 19, 2023 04:34 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: OUT or not out! Early drama in Gqeberha

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Four and a wicket! Nandre Burger has exacted revenge on Ruturaj Gaikwad after the Indian batter smashed a boundary to open his and India's account in the 2nd ODI. Poor review! He departs for 4 and India have lost its opener inside the first two balls. Gaikwad lbw b Nandre Burger 4(2). IND 4/1 in 0.2 overs.

Dec 19, 2023 04:31 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: For the series decider, KL Rahul unsure about one thing…

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: "I am not sure (how the pitch will play). We will have to wait and see, looks like a good wicket. The feedback from the T20 guys was that there was good pace and bounce, hopefully put runs on the board and put pressure on them. In a game like that (first ODI) you don't talk much, credit the bowlers and move on to the next game. Three ODIs in quick time and it is important to focus on the next game. There's one change - Shreyas has gone back to join the Test team and Rinku makes his debut," Rahul said after the toss.

Dec 19, 2023 04:26 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: How India lining up against Proteas? Check out playing XIs of both teams

South Africa XI: Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams, Beuran Hendricks

India XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, KL Rahul(w/c), Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar

Dec 19, 2023 04:23 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: It's Pommie Mbangwa with the pitch report!

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Hosts South Africa will unleash its IPL-bound bowlers on a new strip at Gqeberha's St George's Park. The hosts have won the toss and Team India has been asked to bat in the series decider. What the pitch has in store for bowlers at Gqeberha? Let's find out.

"Bit of a breeze and that will feel really good for the players. 62 and 70 meters on the square, 82 straight down. Lot of grass and some cracks. If you look along the cracks and I wonder what happens when the ball hits one of them, will it behave vaguely or differently or stay true? The expectation of the grass is to hold the surface together. Lowish scoring. Average score is around 270, above that and you are well in the game," celebrated commentator Pommie Mbangwa said on-air ahead of the 2nd ODI.

Dec 19, 2023 04:14 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Aiden Markram speaks out! 2 changes for Proteas

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: South Africa will bowl first in the 2nd ODI against KL Rahul's Team India. Speaking at the toss, Proteas skipper Aiden Markram confirmed that the hosts have made two changes for the series decider at St George's Park in Gqeberha. “We are going to have a bowl first. Fresh wicket and hopefully we will use the new ball. The Eastern wind is blowing and hopefully it is a bowling wind. We also want to test ourselves while chasing in this format. It is a really quick turnaround, take a few lessons from that (first ODI) game and really put your focus on this game. Today is a new game and we have to put our best foot forward. We have two changes - Beuran Hendricks and Lizaad Williams come in,” Aiden Markram said after winning the toss.

Dec 19, 2023 04:03 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Toss update! South Africa opt to bowl

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Aiden Markram has won the toss and South Africa have decided to bowl first in the 2nd ODI. The Proteas are trailing 1-0 in the three-match series. How many changes South Africa will be making for the 2nd ODI? Aiden Markram has confirmed that Proteas have tweaked their playing XI for the crucial fixture.

Dec 19, 2023 03:54 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI - JUST IN | Rinku Singh to replace Shreyas Iyer

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: KKR star Rinku Singh has been handed his ODI cap for the 2nd ODI against South Africa. As per the latest developments, spinner Kuldeep Yadav has presented power-hitter Rinku Singh with his ODI cap. Iyer has left the Indian white-ball squad to prepare for the Test series. India will play two Tests against the Proteas after the South Africa ODI series.

Dec 19, 2023 03:44 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Shreyas Iyer will make way for an ODI debutant. Here's why

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer is expected to play an intra-squad three-day game for India's red-ball side ahead of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa. Iyer scored a crucial half-century for India in the 1st ODI against the hosts. According to ESPNcricinfo, Iyer will leave the Indian squad after the first ODI against South Africa to gear up for the Test series. Thus, either Patidar or Rinku can enter India's playing XI today!

Dec 19, 2023 03:31 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Patidar or Rinku? Who will debut for India in series decider

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: IPL stars Rajat Patidar and Rinku Singh are tipped to play for India in the 2nd ODI. Both Patidar and Rinku have not played ODI cricket for India. Rinku, who represents KKR in IPL, was a star turnout for the Asian giants in the South Africa T20I series. Either Patidar or Rinku can replace Shreyas Iyer for the 2nd ODI against the Proteas.

Dec 19, 2023 03:28 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: South Africa's Tristian Stubbs finds new home for IPL 2024

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: South Africa star Tristian Stubbs has joined Delhi Capitals for ₹50 lakh at the IPL 2024 auction. Stubbs is not featuring in the ODI series between India and South Africa.

Dec 19, 2023 03:20 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Pacer Arshdeep Singh on his County stint

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Guiding India to a comfortable win over South Africa, pacer Arshdeep Singh is expected to deliver the goods for KL Rahul and Co. in the 2nd ODI. The pacer has opened his ODI account with a memorable five-wicket haul against South Africa. Speaking ahead of the series decider, the Indian fast bowler recalled his County stint with Kent. "My county stint wasn't very fruitful, I didn't get many wickets there, but it helped me understand my game, how I can contain the batters. I've learnt how to recover, how to train, how to maintain my fitness. Playing county helped me big time. It gives you that extra bit of confidence and self-belief," Arshdeep said ahead of the 2nd ODI.

Dec 19, 2023 03:12 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: How to spell/pronounce Gqeberha? Team India stars take the challenge

Dec 19, 2023 03:02 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Meet pacers Arshdeep and Rabada's new Indian teammate for IPL 2024

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Leading the pace attack of the Indian side in the South Africa ODI series, speedster Arshdeep will have all-rounder Harshal Patel by his side as the former RCB star has joined Punjab Kings for IPL 2024. Pacer Harshal will bowl in tandem with Arshdeep at the IPL 2023. PBKS' pace attack also features South Africa's Kagiso Rabada, who is not featuring in the ODI series against India.

Dec 19, 2023 02:51 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Sanjay Manjrekar salutes India's rising star in lead-up to series decider

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar lauded youngster Sai Sudharsan, who made his ODI debut against the Proteas in the series opener. Sudharsan opened the innings and his half-century powered KL Rahul and Co. to an 8-wicket win over the hosts. The Indian youngster is tipped to play the 2nd ODI today.

"He (Sai Sudharsan) drives off the front foot, pulls off the back foot, and the front stride comes down the pitch quite well. So, it is just another indication of the kind of health Indian cricket is in because these guys have brilliant List-A records as well," Manjrekar told ESPNcricinfo ahead of the 2nd ODI."We do not look at it so much before the guy actually plays for India, but somebody who averages 60 and has a strike rate very high—these are guys who are prepared," he added.

Dec 19, 2023 02:41 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: 'Was under pressure as I never took a wicket in any ODIs before'

"I was under a bit of pressure because I never took any wicket in ODIs before. Was happy to get a fifth (five-wicket haul). The wicket had purchase early on and the plan was to get some LBWs and bowled," Arshdeep Singh said on his wicket-less run in ODIs.

"Personally it feels good, I am enjoying my role. Our team's main motto is adaptability. Whether I open or bowl first-change, I'm happy representing my country. It was quite hot as well. I was playing a 50-over game after a year. But it all paid off, and after my five-for, I feel very fresh," he added.

Dec 19, 2023 02:32 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: South Africa's Aiden Markram all praise for Indian bowlers

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: South African skipper Markram only scored 12 off 21 balls in the 1st ODI against India. The Proteas batter was dismissed by Avesh Khan, who also handed Wiaan Mulder a golden duck. With South Africa only posting 116 in 27.3 overs, the Proteas batter lauded the bowling performance of the visitors.

"Credit should go to the Indian bowlers for the way they bowled. We failed to build partnerships and lost wickets regularly. We were behind the game from the get-go and failed to find a way to crawl our way back into it," Proteas skipper Markram said ahead of the 2nd ODI.

Dec 19, 2023 02:22 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: South Africa legend's no-nonsense take on Proteas bowlers

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Legendary South African all-rounder Shaun Pollock openly criticized the bowling performance of the hosts after the 1st ODI between India and the Proteas.

“Being a fast bowler who has played for South Africa for these many years, part of our DNA was always to put a team on the park with fast bowlers who had the ability to win a game on their own. I’m afraid that the bowling attack I saw there in the first 10-12 overs, was a little bit more of a bowling defence than a bowling attack. It wasn’t what I have come to expect. Couldn’t see how they could have matched what India had put together,” Pollock said.

Dec 19, 2023 02:11 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Know all about Gqeberha weather forecast for 2nd ODI!

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: According to AccuWeather, there is a possibility of rain gods making their presence felt on matchday 2 of the ODI series. There is a 60 percent chance of precipitation between 7 AM to 10 AM. The good news from Gqeberha is that there is a 20 percent chance of rain when the match gets underway. The 2nd ODI will be contested at St George's Park in Gqeberha. Match starts at 4:30 PM IST.

Dec 19, 2023 01:58 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Sunil Gavaskar blasts South Africa's batting before 2nd ODI

Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar was not pleased with the batting performance of the Proteas in the series opener against India. The Proteas played out a thrilling T20I series against India. However, the hosts failed to show up with the bat in the 1st ODI as South Africa folded for 116 in 27.3 overs. India completed the formality of chasing the target in 16.3 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

"Back in my day, we didn’t have too many options. If we failed, we had to go back to club cricket. And there was no money in club cricket back then. Today, players have options. You play for your country, you play T20 leagues… you still can put the food on the table,” Gavaskar told Star Sports.

“And therefore there is this tendency to go bang-bang (with the bat)! (There is a tendency) If they don’t score runs, if they don’t take wickets, if they get dropped, so what? They will still have some T20 contract somewhere, if not with the IPL, then some league or the other. hat makes players take a lot less responsibility. They try to take the easy way out, which is to go ‘bang-bang’. If they succeed, great. If they don’t, the team is 116 all out. So what? There will be another match two days later,” Gavaskar added.

Dec 19, 2023 01:41 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: 'In other news' - Bidding in full swing at IPL 2024 auction in Dubai!

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Former Australia skipper Steve Smith was unsold while World Cup 2023 hero Travis Head has been roped in by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for INR 6.8 crore at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction. England's Harry Brook has joined Delhi Capitals (DC) for INR 4 crore. West Indies star Rovman Powell was the first pick at the auction. He has joined Rajasthan Royals (RR) for INR 7.4 crore.

Dec 19, 2023 01:34 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: 'KL Rahul bhai told me..': How Arshdeep was assisted by India captain in 1st ODI

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Did you know? Pacer Arshdeep did not pick a single wicket for the Indian team in his first three games. However, the pacer bounced back by taking a match-winning five-wicket - his first in the 50-over format. After the match, the Indian fast bowler opened up about Rahul's lesser-known role in helping him stage a comeback. “Thank God and the team management. It was a little different than the normal grounds as I was running out of breath. I would thank KL Rahul bhai as he said you have to come back and get that fifer. I guess it is about enjoying this moment," Arshdeep said.

Dec 19, 2023 01:26 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: How Aiden Markram reacted to South Africa's crushing defeat

"Tough one. Winning the toss, batting first we would have wanted to bat well. Credit to the Indian bowlers. We were behind from the very first ball. Couldn't recover. We expected it to go around a little bit. In the first 6-7 overs, it does do a bit. Today, it lasted a little longer and they bowled well. Comes down to individuals. It is up to them to assess and then plan it forward. We need to take smart options in a given situation," the Proteas skipper said after India defeated the hosts by 8 wickets.

Dec 19, 2023 01:17 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: KL Rahul reflects on India's massive win over South Africa

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: "I am happy. Good to have a win under the belt. Completely different to what we expected. The plan was to get the spinners in the game. The boys did really well. The boys did well to stay disciplined. The ball kept moving around. There is a lot of cricket being played. You prioritize one format. For now, it is Tests and T20s. Everyone is performing and trying to do well for the country. Good chance for them to get a taste of international cricket," Rahul had said after India crushed South Africa in the 1st ODI.

Dec 19, 2023 01:10 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Know why pacer Shami and wicketkeeper Kishan will miss South Africa series

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: India's World Cup hero Mohammed Shami is ruled out of the entire Test series between Rohit Sharma's men and South Africa. The speedster wasn't part of the Indian contingent that arrived in Johannesburg ahead of the Boxing Day Test against the Proteas. Since Shami's name was not cleared by the medical team of the BCCI, the pacer was withdrawn from the squad for the Test series.

Team India is also without wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan who has requested the BCCI to be released from the upcoming Test series against South Africa citing personal reasons. Kishan kept wickets for Team India in their Test series in the West Indies in July.

Dec 19, 2023 01:01 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: India set to miss services of CSK superstar in South Africa ODIs

Indian pacer Deepak Chahar is not available for the ODI series against South Africa. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) superstar also missed the T20I series between the two teams last week. The Indian seamer made his return against Australia in India's home T20Is last month. Chahar is unavailable for the ODI series due to a family medical emergency.

Dec 19, 2023 12:55 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: What happened in 1st ODI between India and South Africa?

Indian pacers Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan scripted an emphatic win for the visitors over hosts South Africa in Johannesburg. Arshdeep's dream first spell sparked a batting collapse of the Proteas in the 1st ODI. The pacer bagged his maiden five-wicket haul in ODI cricket. Speedster Avesh picked up four wickets as the Proteas folded for 116 in 27.3 overs. India completed the run chase in 16.4 overs. Debutant Sai Sudharsan and Shreyas Iyer slammed half-centuries to help India beat South Africa by 8 wickets at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.

Dec 19, 2023 12:49 PM IST

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: A quick look at two squads!

India squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, KL Rahul(w/c), Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Rajat Patidar, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep.

South Africa squad: Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lizaad Williams, Kyle Verreynne, Ottniel Baartman, Mihlali Mpongwana.

Dec 19, 2023 12:37 PM IST

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India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd ODI: Continuing its ODI reboot in the rainbow nation, KL Rahul's Team India is set to take on the hosts for the second encounter of the series at St George's Park in Gqeberha. Under the leadership of Rahul, a young Indian side hammered the Proteas by 8 wickets in the 1st ODI. A win will seal the series for the visitors. Can Proteas avoid a series defeat in Gqeberha?

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