India takes lead of ODI series against South Africa after second win

NewsBharati    05-Feb-2018
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Cape Town, February 5: The winning chariot of team India is in full motion in South Africa, that even in the latter’s home ground. Captain Virat Kohli and his talented colleague Shikhar Dhawan guided India to win second one-day against South Africa. The team has outstood the opposition at Centurion, winning by 9 wickets and with 29.3 overs to spare.

With this win, India is taking the lead of the series as 2-0 against hosts. Captain Virat Kohli with 46 and opener Shikhar Dhawan with 51 made the win easy. Indian wrist spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav also helped hosts bundle out the hosts for 118 in 32.2 overs. Kohli’s decision to opt for bowling after the toss was proved right.

Despite the target not being too stiff, it was important that India did not give the South Africans any way to claw back into the game. “We knew their middle order is inexperienced and we will look to cash in on that. The way our spinners are bowling, we are confident about continuing the same momentum. 2-0 is a wonderful position to be in. ,”Kohli said.

The South African captain admitted that his side will have to make a quick turnaround in the next game. “It might bring out the best from us now. We have got a couple of days to turn it around in Cape Town. We possibly cannot afford any more slip-ups,” Markram said though they are not in a good position.

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