Dale Steyn Anticipates Thrilling Second ODI as India Faces South Africa
Preview of the Second ODI
As the second ODI approaches in Raipur, former South African fast bowler Dale Steyn expressed confidence that Indian stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will maintain their impressive form. He also highlighted that Quinton de Kock, who failed to score in the first ODI, has a significant opportunity to redeem himself.
The upcoming match is set for Wednesday, with India leading the series 1-0.
Recap of the First ODI
In the first ODI held in Ranchi, India showcased remarkable batting performances, with Virat Kohli scoring 135 runs, KL Rahul contributing 60, and Rohit Sharma adding 58, leading the team to a total of 349/8. Despite a shaky start at 11/3, South Africa's Matthew Breetzke (72), Marco Jansen (70), and Corbin Bosch (67) brought their team close to victory, ultimately falling short by 17 runs due to Kuldeep Yadav's impressive four-wicket haul.
Steyn's Insights for the Raipur Match
Discussing his expectations for the second ODI, Steyn, who serves as a JioStar expert, stated, "I believe the performances of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will continue. I'm curious to see which bowlers will rise to the occasion, especially since the pitch has favored batsmen so far. Quinton de Kock, who had a disappointing outing in the first match, has a chance to prove himself and is crucial for South Africa's success."
Quinton de Kock's Performance
Since returning to ODI cricket after reversing his retirement, Quinton de Kock has been outstanding, amassing 239 runs in four matches at an average of 79.66 and a strike rate exceeding 91, including a century and two fifties, with a top score of 123*. His record against India is particularly impressive, with 1,077 runs at an average of 51.28, featuring six centuries and two fifties, and a highest score of 135.
Team Lineups
India's Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Washington Sundar, KL Rahul (w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Rishabh Pant, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Dhruv Jurel, Tilak Varma.
South Africa's Squad: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (w), Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Ottneil Baartman, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Rubin Hermann.