India and South Africa are all set to clash against each other in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday, December 03. Having won the first match, the Men in Blue will look to extend their lead and eventually seal the series.
India held their nerve in a thriller in Ranchi, defeating South Africa by 17 runs to take a 1-0 lead. Virat Kohli's 52nd ODI hundred anchored the home team's total of 349, supported by half-centuries from Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. Despite cruising at one stage, India were pushed into backfoot by South Africa's lower-order efforts.
Batting first after losing their 19th consecutive ODI toss, India got off to a flying start. Rohit and Kohli stitched a 100-plus stand, with the former breaking the record for most ODI sixes. Kohli pressed the accelerator after reaching his century. Rahul's late cameo ensured the hosts finished just one short of 350.
