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New Delhi. The Indian cricket team will play against South Africa in the second match of the three-match ODI series. It is necessary for Team India to win this match to stay in the series. Captain Shikhar Dhawan and VVS Laxman, who is playing the role of coach in the series, would like to come up with a different policy for this match. Some changes can be seen in the playing XI in comparison to do or die.
Opening pair of Dhawan and Gill
The responsibility of opening the innings will once again be in the hands of captain Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill. The opening pair failed to score runs in the first match, so both would like to give a good start in the second match.
who in the middle order
Shreyas Iyer played a very good innings against South Africa in Lucknow. He will have the same responsibility in this match as well. In the debut match, Ruturaj Gaikwad could only score 19 runs. In Ranchi, he will try to play a big innings. He had missed the opportunity given to Ishan Kishan and maybe Rahul Tripathi sitting on the bench may get a chance in his place.
who is in the lower order
Sanju Samson, batting at number 6 in the last match, not only handled the innings but was also looking to finish the match. Shardul Thakur had given him a lot of support. Both these batsmen, who have the ability to score fast runs, can prove to be important in the lower order.
who’s bowling
Avesh Khan and Shardul Thakur will be seen along with experienced Mohammad Siraj in fast bowling. Shardul bowled very well in the last match and took wickets on time. Siraj and Avesh will have to make early breakthroughs. Ravi Bishnoi proved to be a bit expensive in spin. He will be expected to perform better in the second match.
India’s Probable Playing XI
Shubman Gill, Shikhar Dhawan (c), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Sanju Samson (wk), Mohammad Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan
