India vs South Africa 2nd ODI: India and South Africa are going to face-off in the second ODI of the three-match series in Ranchi on Sunday. The Men in Blue suffered a narrow defeat in the first ODI and are looking to make a comeback to stay in the series. For India to improve itself both in batting and bowling, former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer has said that Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Shabaz Ahmed should make his debut for the country.
Jaffer said India should go with an additional bowling option and Ahmed could come in for Ishan Kishan or Ruturaj Gaikwad. Jaffer said, “Shahbaz Ahmed should play because he will be helpful in the bowling department and strengthen the batting unit. You can’t go ahead with only five bowling options in 50-over cricket. You can replace him with Ruturaj Gaikwad or Ishan Kishan. can take.” Talking to ESPN Cricinfo.
Batting first in the first ODI, South Africa’s batsmen scored decent runs on the board in the rain-interrupted game. opener quinton de kockand middle order batsmen Heinrich Klasseny And David Miller starred for the Proteas side as he scored 249 runs in 40 overs. Jaffer believes that getting the Proteas’ big players out early should be India’s focus. “There is no doubt that he [David Miller] A quality player. he was excellent in IPL And continued his good form. India would definitely like to take his wicket early. If India want to win, they have to take the early wickets of Miller, Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen.”
The second ODI is being played at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi. The venue has hosted only two Tests, five ODIs and three T20 Internationals.
India Squad: Shikhar Dhawan(C), Shubman GillRuturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson (W), Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep YadavAvesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammad Siraj, Rahul Tripathi, Rajat Patidar, Mukesh Kumar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Washington Sundar
South Africa Team: Jenman Malan, Quinton de Kock (W), Temba Bavuma (C), Aiden MarkramHeinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, lungi ngidi, Tabrez ShamsiEnrique Nortje, Marco Jensen, Andile PhehlukwayoReeza Hendricks