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India vs South Africa, 2nd ODI: Preview, Fantasy XI Predictions, Pitch And Weather Reports

South Africa will face India in the second ODI of India's tour of South Africa, 3 ODI Series 2023 on Tuesday, December 19 at St George's Park in Gqeberha, South Africa. The match will start at 4:30 PM IST. The Proteas and the Men in Blue have played one match in the ODI series, with India winning the opener. In the first match of the series, Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh was the Player of the Match. Andile Phehlukwayo scored the highest fantasy points for South Africa with 69 match fantasy points while Arshdeep Singh topped the fantasy points leaderboard for India with 171 match fantasy points.

On Indian Cricket Team Having 21 ODI Debuts Since 2021, Aakash Chopra's 'Trigger Happy' Verdict

Former Indian cricket team opener Aakash Chopra believes that the team management has been quite 'trigger happy' when it comes to choosing players for ODIs and in some cases, they have picked players way too soon depending on recent performances. Chopra was reacting to a social media post that said that India have handed ODI debuts to 21 cricketers till now since 2011. The latest addition was Sai Sudharsan who played his first game during the ODI match against South Africa on Sunday.

"2018 Was Where...": Sunil Gavaskar Reopens Old Wounds Ahead Of India's Test Series vs South Africa

India must be aiming for a historic series win when they take on South Africa in the upcoming two Test matches. It is worth noting that India have played eight Test series on South African soil so far and failed to win any of them. India lost seven of those series while only one ended in a draw. Led by Rohit Sharma in the upcoming Test series, India will aim to break the jinx and batting great Sunil Gavaskar feels that this is the "best opportunity" for the touring side.

India vs South Africa, 2nd ODI: St George's Park, Gqeberha Records And Stats

South Africa and India will compete in the 2nd ODI of India's tour of South Africa, 3 ODI Series 2023 at St George's Park in Gqeberha, South Africa, on Tuesday, December 19. The match commences at 4:30 PM IST. In the first ODI, Indian bowler Arshdeep Singh made the most of the assistance from the pitch by securing figures of 5-37, marking his first five-wicket haul in this format. On the other end, Avesh Khan proved to be the ideal partner, finishing with figures of 4-27 in eight overs.

Arshdeep Singh Becomes First Indian Bowler To Achieve This Massive Feat With 5-For vs South Africa

Pacer Arshdeep Singh became the first Indian pacer to take a five-wicket haul against South Africa in ODI cricket. The 24-year-old pacer accomplished this feat during the first ODI between India and South Africa at Johannesburg. Arshdeep was breathing fire with the ball, taking 5/37 in 10 overs, with an economy rate of 3.7. The pacer dismantled the South African top order, getting wickets of Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi and Rassie van der Dussen. Later, he removed a dangerous Heinrich Klaasen and all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo.

"Special To Receive Cap From KL Rahul": Sai Sudharsan On His India Debut

Young India batter Sai Sudharsan took to social media following Men in Blue's win over South Africa in the first ODI to express his happiness about his debut, which he made memorable with a fantastic half-century. KL's men took a 1-0 lead in the series, beating South Africa by eight wickets in the first ODI at Johannesburg on Sunday. Arshdeep Singh's five-wicket haul and fifties by debutant Sai Sudarshan and Shreyas Iyer were the key highlights for Men in Blue.

After Sai Sudarshan's Smashing India Debut, A Look At His Cricketing Journey

Rising batter Sai Sudharsan capped off a memorable 2023 by not only making his international debut for Team India but also smashing a brilliant, match-winning half-century in tough overseas conditions during the first ODI against South Africa in Johannesburg on Sunday. Sudharsan looked at ease while facing the Proteas bowling line-up, which, while missing some big names such as Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen, had enough steam to rattle the visitors on a helpful surface.

"Patience, Gratitude," Arshdeep Singh's Heartfelt Response After Fifer Against South Africa

Following his side's eight-wicket win over South Africa in the first ODI, Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh took to social media to express his happiness with his performance, which saw him take a five-wicket haul. KL Rahul's men took a 1-0 lead in the series, beating South Africa by eight wickets in the first ODI at Johannesburg on Sunday. Arshdeep Singh's five-wicket haul and fifties by debutant Sai Sudarshan and Shreyas Iyer were the key highlights for Men in Blue. Arshdeep became the first Indian pacer to take a five-wicket haul against South Africa in ODI cricket.

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India vs South Africa, 2nd ODI: Preview, Fantasy XI Predictions, Pitch And Weather Reports

On Indian Cricket Team Having 21 ODI Debuts Since 2021, Aakash Chopra's 'Trigger Happy' Verdict

"2018 Was Where...": Sunil Gavaskar Reopens Old Wounds Ahead Of India's Test Series vs South Africa

India vs South Africa, 2nd ODI: St George's Park, Gqeberha Records And Stats

Arshdeep Singh Becomes First Indian Bowler To Achieve This Massive Feat With 5-For vs South Africa

"Special To Receive Cap From KL Rahul": Sai Sudharsan On His India Debut

After Sai Sudarshan's Smashing India Debut, A Look At His Cricketing Journey

"Patience, Gratitude," Arshdeep Singh's Heartfelt Response After Fifer Against South Africa