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India vs South Africa 2nd ODI Highlights: IND Win by Nine Wickets

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New Delhi: Fresh from their victory in Durban, India will face South Africa in the second of the six-match One-Day International (ODI) series at the Supersport Park. The Virat Kohli-led side will look to extend the series lead to 2-0 and correct the ordinary record in bilateral ODI cricket in South Africa while the hosts will aim to not let their side suffer due to the ruled out injured players.

Neither swashbuckling batsman AB de Villiers nor regular skipper Faf du Plessis will play in the Centurion. Du Plessis has been ruled out for the remaining series and T20Is due to a figure injury, while de Villiers will not be present for two more matches.

South Africa opening batsman Aiden Kyle Markram will be the stand-in skipper for the team in the absence of the injured skipper.

India have never won an ODI series in South Africa, but they started the series on a good note as they thrashed the hosts by six-wickets to end the latter’s 17-match winning streak at home.

Also, the Kohli-led side have not lost a single series in this format in the past two years, which might also serve as motivation for them. If India win the series, they will also clinch the number one spot in the ICC ODI team rankings. But it is still a long way to go for team India to clinch the series. Team’s focus will be on doubling the lead today. (With ANI inputs).

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Feb 4, 2018 6:17 PM IST

So, it was yet another comprehensive win for India. Wrist spin duo of Chahal and Yadav made things difficult for South Africa and thus the hosts were bowled out for a paltry score. That’s all from today’s match. Join us back for the 3rd ODI on February 07.
Feb 4, 2018 6:09 PM IST

That’s it, India win by nine wickets! Virat Kohli hits the winning runs as India complete their chase after the break.
Feb 4, 2018 5:25 PM IST

With 2 runs to win, lunch has been taken.
Absolutely astonished. Can there be no flexibility in the playing conditions?
Well, so lunch it is#SAvIND

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) February 4, 2018
Feb 4, 2018 5:24 PM IST

Well, India are just two runs away from victory. But it is time for lunch break. So, the players are off the field for lunch. Virat Kohli apparently isn’t happy. Meanwhile, Dhawan has completed his fifty. IND 117/1 after 19 overs.
Feb 4, 2018 5:05 PM IST

So session extended by 4 overs to get a result before the interval

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 4, 2018
Feb 4, 2018 5:04 PM IST

India now 26 runs away from winning this match. Shikhar Dhawan is nearing his half-century while Virat Kohli is batting on 31. IND 93/1 after 15 overs.
Feb 4, 2018 4:47 PM IST

118 is South Africa's lowest total in ODIs at home.

Prev: 119 v Eng, PE, 2009. #SAvInd

— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) February 4, 2018
Feb 4, 2018 4:41 PM IST

India now need just 64 more runs to win this contest. Dhawan and Kohli have added 29 so far for the second wicket and look in a comfortable position to help India finish this game. IND 55/1 after 9 overs.
Feb 4, 2018 4:21 PM IST

OUT! India have lost first wicket. Rohit Sharma is caught at fine leg while pulling the ball. It is Morne Morkel who takes a good low catch. Rabada gets the wicket. Rohit c Morne Morkel b Rabada 15(17)
Feb 4, 2018 4:15 PM IST

India have made a rapid start. Both the openers look in a hurry and have scored few boundaries. India now need 101 more runs to win. And look set to double the lead in the series. IND 18/0 after 3 overs.