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"Our Approach Won't Change" India Batting Coach Sitanshu Kotak Despite Loss vs South Africa In 2nd ODI

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said the visitors' approach will not change one bit in the series-deciding third ODI despite South Africa crushing them by eight wickets in the second match. South Africa registered a comprehensive eight-wicket win over India in the second ODI to level the three-match series 1-1 here on Tuesday. But Kotak made it clear that there won't be too many changes in the playing eleven, which will be decided depending on the surface. "Our approach won't change at all. Not many changes I wouldn't think but again once we go and see the wicket then we will decide," Kotak said at the post-match press conference.

As Bus Door Closes On Ruturaj Gaikwad, Fans Flood Social Media With Memes

Ruturaj Gaikwad was involved in a funny incident ahead of India's first ODI against South Africa that took place in Johannesburg on Sunday. While moving towards the team bus, Gaikwad was just about to enter the vehicle before its automatic gate closed right in front of him. For a moment, Gaikwad was left confused. The video of the incident went viral on social media sparking a meme fest. "KL Rahul has blocked Ruturaj Gaikwad entry in team bus after poor performance against South Africa," wrote a fan. "Bus driver after Ruturaj Gaikwad scores 5(10)," wrote another fan.

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI: Ton-Up Tony De Zorzi, Nandre Burger Guide Proteas To Eight-Wicket Win

Opener Tony de Zorzi slammed a magnificent maiden hundred to complement a superlative effort by his team's bowlers, led by pacer Nandre Burger, as South Africa humbled India by eight wickets in the second ODI to level the three-match series 1-1 at Gqeberha in South Africa on Tuesday. The 26-year-old de Zorzi, playing only his fourth ODI, smashed nine fours and six maximums during his counter-attacking 122-ball 119 not out as South Africa completed the 212-run chase with 7.3 overs to spare.

India vs South Africa Live Updates, 2nd ODI: India Aim To Seal Series vs South Africa

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI, Live Updates:India will be taking on South Africa in the second ODI of the three-match series on Tuesday in Gqeberha. India have taken 1-0 lead after registering a comfortable eight-wicket win in the first win match on Sunday.

As Bus Door Closes On Ruturaj Gaikwad, Fans Flood Social Media With Memes

Ruturaj Gaikwad was involved in a funny incident ahead of India's first ODI against South Africa that took place in Johannesburg on Sunday. While moving towards the team bus, Gaikwad was just about to enter the vehicle before its automatic gate closed right in front of him. For a moment, Gaikwad was left confused. The video of the incident went viral on social media sparking a meme fest. "KL Rahul has blocked Ruturaj Gaikwad entry in team bus after poor performance against South Africa," wrote a fan. "Bus driver after Ruturaj Gaikwad scores 5(10)," wrote another fan.

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.

"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.

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"Our Approach Won't Change" India Batting Coach Sitanshu Kotak Despite Loss vs South Africa In 2nd ODI

As Bus Door Closes On Ruturaj Gaikwad, Fans Flood Social Media With Memes

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI: Ton-Up Tony De Zorzi, Nandre Burger Guide Proteas To Eight-Wicket Win

India vs South Africa Live Updates, 2nd ODI: India Aim To Seal Series vs South Africa

As Bus Door Closes On Ruturaj Gaikwad, Fans Flood Social Media With Memes

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

"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