Published: Oct 14, 2015, 01:07 PM (IST)
Edited: Oct 14, 2015, 08:48 PM (IST)
If India can stage a comeback in the series then Holkar Stadium at Indore has to be the venue. India, who usually don’t find themselves in such positions i.e. losing all three of their home matches in a tour, have won all their three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) in Indore. While India will look forward to stage a comeback, South Africa will seek to continue building on the momentum. [Live streaming: India vs South Africa, 2nd ODI at Indore]
India, especially the captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, received a lot of criticism for the Kanpur defeat. They will be further handicapped with the absence of their best bowler Ravichandran Ashwin. Veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, who has been called in for replacement, is set to play in this game but India have pulled off a surprise here by dropping Amit Mishra who bowled quite well in the last game. Mishra, Stuart Binny and Ashwin have been replaced by Axar Patel, Mohit Sharma and Harbhajan. India has won the toss and opted to bat first. Here are the playing XIs of both the teams:
India
Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Axar Patel, Harbhajan Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohit Sharma and Umesh Yadav
South Africa
Quinton de Kock, Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis, AB de Villiers, JP Duminy, David Miller, Farhan Behardien, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Kagiso Rabada and Imran Tahir.
Cricket is huge in India and Twitter is a usually a fun place during matches. Once again, we present you with the pick of the tweets.
Dhoni at press conference: Bhai jitane Agarkar ne wicket nahi liye, utane match winning souvenir stumps hain mere cabinet mein. #IndvSA
— cricBC (@cricBC) October 14, 2015
This is a special win for India and especially for Dhoni. What a game!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 14, 2015
MS Dhoni : pic.twitter.com/itMiz9rEaa
— $ir $ri $ri Magal (@jhunjhunwala) October 14, 2015
Dhoni haters right now #IndvsSA pic.twitter.com/02iVx6VbS5
— Billoo (@MohitParmarr) October 14, 2015
Indians rit now #IndVsSA pic.twitter.com/lX2ROfVHLu — Champ of Hearts (@BolshoyBooze) October 14, 2015
Rabada is African Sadagoppan Ramesh. #NoFootWork #IndvSA
— cricBC (@cricBC) October 14, 2015
Thanks for the Behardien wicket Vineet Kulkarni #IndvsSA pic.twitter.com/XbCdhXiwux — Monish (@Crownish) October 14, 2015
One of these days Vineet Kulkarni will give batsman out even if nobody appeals. #IndvsSA — Psycho (@i_Psycho) October 14, 2015
Vineet Kulkarni just washed away all his sins, without taking a dip in Ganga! #IndvsSA — Sunil (@akshaykanitkar) October 14, 2015
Haha Vineet Kulkarni ki fatt gayi. “Haan, Dhoniji. Haan, haan. Aaj toh kuch bhi out hai. Down the leg wide. Caught behind, sir.” #IndvsSA — Sorabh Pant (@hankypanty) October 14, 2015
By the third ODI, Rabada will be showing his juggling skills #IndvsSA — Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) October 14, 2015
Virat Kohli is the first fielder to take 3 or more catches twice against South Africa in ODIs. 13 others did it once. #IndvsSA — Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) October 14, 2015
Steyn wanted to bat like ABDV. Hitting a long hop to cover is something he can emulate. #IndvSA — cricBC (@cricBC) October 14, 2015
3rd time Kohli has taken 3 or more catches in an ODI. He took 3 vs Sri Lanka at Dambulla 2008 and vs SA at Cape Town 2011 in past #IndvsSA — Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) October 14, 2015
I think Virat Kohli can even catch Dawood Ibrahim. #IndvsSA — Sagarcasm (@sagarcasm) October 14, 2015
YES. Killer move to bring on Umesh Yadav (in spite of him), pays off. #Called #IndvsSA — Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) October 14, 2015
Hashim Amla , Quinton de Kock , Faf du plessis and AB de Villiers all threw their wickets like they were chasing 400. #IndvsSA — Cricket Huddle (@CricketHuddle) October 14, 2015
Be-Hard-Ien? More like Be-Hard-To-Get-Out! #INDvSA — HoldingWilleyCricket (@holdingwilley) October 14, 2015
[VIDEO] @imVkohli‘s breathtaking catch to dismiss @ABdeVilliers17 in the 2nd @Paytm #IndvsSA ODI. #VK18FanClub https://t.co/iRueDieOUf — VK 18 Fan Club™ (@imVkohliFanClub) October 14, 2015
Wow, South Africa approaching this match like it were a World Cup knock out #IndvsSA — Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) October 14, 2015
Something about Mohit that makes ABDV want to commit suicide. #IndvSA — cricBC (@cricBC) October 14, 2015
Reaction of Indian fans on AB Devilliers’ dismissal #IndvSA #HumJeetGaye pic.twitter.com/1tgNGEs83n — The-Lying-Lama (@KyaUkhaadLega) February 22, 2015
Now all we need is Nita Ambani on the big screen and Harbhajan would run through the South African innings and lift her #IndvsSA — The-Lying-Lama (@KyaUkhaadLega) October 14, 2015
De Villiers must return to South Africa to protest against rising intolerance in India #IndvsSA — Psycho (@i_Psycho) October 14, 2015
Damn reaching home and turning on the TV never felt so good. Kya kiya tum logo ne while I was driving back from office? #IndvSA — cricBC (@cricBC) October 14, 2015
He is rescuing the team! He is taking diving Catch! He is does stumping He leads the team! Not Sure what else they are expecting from Dhoni — Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) October 14, 2015
Today Dhoni could have picked Sir Jadeja and made him click. #IndvsSA — Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) October 14, 2015
Now this the South Africa we love and adore. #INDvSA — cricBC (@cricBC) October 14, 2015
Axar Patel fans coming out of nowhere… #IndvsSA pic.twitter.com/yiAIBiEenV — The-Lying-Lama (@KyaUkhaadLega) October 14, 2015
Axar pleaded for that one. And his wish was granted. Trapped Duminy leg before. 2nd ODI #INDvsSA https://t.co/wIEVn9PgLu — BCCI (@BCCI) October 14, 2015
Engineering student hai Vineet Kulkarni. Bamboo hone ke baad hi LBW ke saare rules padh kar aaya hai. #INDvSA — cricBC (@cricBC) October 14, 2015
Now I know why Vineet Kulkarni gave that LBW. Because he knew AB De Villiers would come in next. #IndvsSA — The-Lying-Lama (@KyaUkhaadLega) October 14, 2015
The #IndvsSA ODIs contain the fastest batsmen to – 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000 & 8000 ODI run-getters! — Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) October 14, 2015
Finally Vineet Kulkarni gives Duminy out — Abhishek Kumar (@abhishekkr2593) October 14, 2015
When you see Rabada’s evolution as a bowler in a handful of International games you wonder why don’t Indian seamers improve as rapidly! — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 14, 2015
#ThatPatheticMoment when your wife is like, “tum toh aise dukhi ho rahe ho jaise Team India ki winning streak toot ri ho” #INDvSA — cricBC (@cricBC) October 14, 2015
Missing Mishra badly here. Bad move to drop him! Might have very gone with 3 spinners. 3 fast bowlers in India are always useless #IndvsSA — Srini Mama (@SriniMama16) October 14, 2015
Dhoni trends top of Agarkar that answers his question about Dhoni position in the team… #IndvsSA — Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) October 14, 2015
Dhoni in 1st ODI vs DHONI in 2nd ODI.. #VISWAROOPAM “எவனென்று நினைத்தாய்……….” pic.twitter.com/h9SCjI5VJF — மஹான் (@purush_km) October 14, 2015
Mohit Sharma bowls to Faf du Plessis as Dhoni keeps. It’s OK if CSK doesn’t play IPL. They’re already playing ODIs. #IndvsSA — Sorabh Pant (@hankypanty) October 14, 2015
Easy runs now for SA. If only India could ever have a threatening new ball pair. — Nikhil Popat (@CricCrazyNIKS) October 14, 2015
Dhoni should retire.. Not because he’s out of form.. But we Indians don’t deserve him… — Shashank Thala (@Chingakutty) October 14, 2015
There’s been a lot of talk about MS Dhoni’s form. Today he hit back with runs in the ODI but questions remain over his role in T20s. #IndvSA — Freddie Wilde (@fwildecricket) October 14, 2015
Even in Slow motion that was a quick Stumping by MS Dhoni… #IndvsSA — Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) October 14, 2015
Shabaash Shabaash Axar! Amla gone — Nikhil Popat (@CricCrazyNIKS) October 14, 2015
Akshar was a failure with the bat today. What can he do with the ball? #IndvsSA — Shiamak Unwalla (@ShiamakUnwalla) October 14, 2015
व्यंग्यः #Dhoni ने धमाकेदार कप्तानी पारी खेलने के साथ #Kohli को भी दिया कामयाबी का फंडा! #2ndODI #INDVsSA pic.twitter.com/XojmIHVs0q — Newsflicks Hindi (@newsflickshindi) October 14, 2015
Time for Dhoni to at least retire from the matches in which he plays badly. — Hawaiian Mushroom (@sidin) October 14, 2015
Two people in India who change entire game during the last phase – Dhoni and Amit Shah — Bhak Sala (@bhak_sala) October 14, 2015
Find a similar replacement for Dhoni and then lets’ talk Ajit Agarkar! Thanks! — Nikhil Popat (@CricCrazyNIKS) October 14, 2015
Last ball six. Dhoni is back. — LOLendra Singh (@LOLendraSingh) October 14, 2015
Dhoni treating Mohit Sharma like Ambati Rayudu. #IndvsSA — Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) October 14, 2015
Meanwhile Ajit Agarkar and Yograj Singh have switched their TV channels. They are watching ‘Tujh sang preet lagai sajna’ on Star Plus — Bhak Sala (@bhak_sala) October 14, 2015
That played from Mohit Sharma was as important as Dhoni’s six. — LOLendra Singh (@LOLendraSingh) October 14, 2015
Finally, Indian team sets a competitive target for AB De Villiers. — Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) October 14, 2015
Dhoni behaves like that kid from the gully who never let’s others bat because he owns the bat. #IndvsSA — Sagarcasm (@sagarcasm) October 14, 2015
Aur ABdV, Steyn aur Proteas ko pyaar dikhao.. Saaley ghar me ghus kar maar rahe hain! 12 dino se lagataar! #SAvIND — cricBC (@cricBC) October 14, 2015
And India cross Sehwag at #Indore #219 #IndvsSA — Suvajit Mustafi (@RibsGully) October 14, 2015
Dhoni is Back in form and Ajit Agarkar has claimed that it was his driver who has criticized Dhoni — Ingenious (@Bees_Kut) October 14, 2015
Dhoni following the path of legendary Rohit Sharma… in trolling his critics! — Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) October 14, 2015
Agarkar watching that six. #MSD #IndvsSA pic.twitter.com/0AAc0b2WW1 — Rofl Gandhi (@RoflGandhi_) October 14, 2015
Dhoni Scores 60th ODI 50 for India Most 50s for India 96 Tendulkar 82 Dravid 71 Ganguly 60 Dhoni 58 Azharuddin #IndvsSA — Dillip Mohanty (@dkmohanty) October 14, 2015
can india get what @virendersehwag got by himself when they last played at indore? #IndvsSA — Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) October 14, 2015
Bhajji is about to get married, what will 7 wickets down scare him #IndvsSA — Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) October 14, 2015
“Dhoni scored this fifty in the first innings, he still hasn’t finished the match” – Dhoni critic #IndvsSA — Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) October 14, 2015
I’m pleased Imran Tahir is doing well. Especially because it will irritate a certain class of Indian fans. — cricketingview (@cricketingview) October 14, 2015
India would win this match by more than 20 runs or I would.. . . . . delete it later. #IndvsSA — Rofl Gandhi (@RoflGandhi_) October 14, 2015
Time for Gajendra Chauhan to replace Ravi Shastri as Team coach. — $ir $ri $ri Magal (@jhunjhunwala) October 14, 2015
Ravi Shastri should return his appointment letter to BCCI, protesting against the growing instability in Indian batting order. #IndvsSA — Rofl Gandhi (@RoflGandhi_) October 14, 2015
Commentator- Aaj Dhawan ke pass form me aane ka mauka OUT! C-Kohli ke pass mauka OUT! C-Aaj Raina ke pa.OUT! #IndvsSA — Ramiz Raja (@SirRamizRaja) October 14, 2015
South Africa are making the Indians look like chokers this series… — Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) October 14, 2015
Poor Axar Patel’s ODI batting so far has amounted to being blown away by pace – Starc, Finn, Steyn, Taskin, Mustafizur, Al-Amin, Madziva — cricketingview (@cricketingview) October 14, 2015
अगर सरदार पटेल को अंदाजा होता कि आने वाली पीढ़ी में अक्षर, मुनाफ, पार्थिव और हार्दिक जैसे पटेल आएंगे तो वो आज़ादी के लिये संघर्ष ना करते। — Rofl Gandhi (@RoflGandhi_) October 14, 2015
Shastri: Forget pressure!Forget opponents!Forget batting!Forget everything!Just go out & do ur thing! *Indian team gets out to do things* — Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) October 14, 2015
When India Played Last ODI at Indore Sehwag alone Scored 219.. Now not sure whether entire team India will reach that Score! #IndvsSA — Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) October 14, 2015
इस सीरीज से पहले किसी के इलाके में जाकर इतनी बुरी तरह राम-लक्ष्मण ने खर-धूषण को हराया था। — Bhaiyyaji (@bhaiyyajispeaks) October 14, 2015
Players take drinks at Holkar cricket stadium, Indore. IND are 132-6 after 32 overs. #INDvSA — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) October 14, 2015
Sonam Kapoor की हाय लग गयी cricket प्रेमियों को #IndvsSA — Hetal (@Wiseywoman) October 14, 2015
Gully Cricket rules must be applied right now. Even if everyone is out, dhoni gets to play till the 50th over. #INDvSA — Phd in Bakchodi !! (@Atheist_Krishna) October 14, 2015
Why are our batsmen returning to the pavilion one after the other? *looking at PM Modi* #IndvsSA — The UnReal Times (@TheUnRealTimes) October 14, 2015
That awkward moment when @BhuviOfficial is looking more solid than half the Indian line-up. #IndvsSA — Shiamak Unwalla (@ShiamakUnwalla) October 14, 2015
27 गेंदों में अक्षर पटेल ने 13 रन बनाये, ये 50% एक्स्ट्रा गेंदें वो किस कोटे से खा गए? — Bhaiyyaji (@bhaiyyajispeaks) October 14, 2015
Fast bowling as good as you can see in Indian conditions from South Africa. — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 14, 2015
Shameful batting display by Indian Team! I mean, how long can you depend on Rohit Sharma scoring big for the team while losing the match? — Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) October 14, 2015
rahane didn’t want to go back to the pavilion- he knows virat is there #IndvsSA — Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) October 14, 2015
Look who decided to drop their leg spinner! Would’ve been a shame to pick someone who can turn the ball, no? #IndvsSA — Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) October 14, 2015
When India bats 2nd, they play well before losing. — Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) October 14, 2015
Kohli’s reaction after Rahane getting out in a bizarre way pic.twitter.com/vO3Br3AKrZ — Abhishek Kumar (@abhishekkr2593) October 14, 2015
Dhoni’s critics are just doing what Indian media love to do – find a scapegoat. Remember they also hounded Tendulkar and Dravid! — Alt Cricket (@AltCricket) October 14, 2015
Back to Back half centuries for Ajinkya Rahane at No.3 So Dhoni’s gamble is working? #IndvsSA — Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) October 14, 2015
Gavaskar: Nice to see India converting 1s into 2s and 2s into 3s.. in terms of wickets! — Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) October 14, 2015
Half expect Dhoni to say: “Rahane is not able to rotate, so we will drop him and bring in Rayudu for the rest of the match” — Nitin Sundar (@knittins) October 14, 2015
The worst part is abh yeh bhi nahi bol sakte, “Saale bas India mein jeet sakte hain” #IndVsSa — Megha (@ammoloaded) October 14, 2015
This is the best chance for Dhoni to prove just how effective he can be in the middle overs. #IndvsSA — Shiamak Unwalla (@ShiamakUnwalla) October 14, 2015
Kohli in crying mode after getting himself run out pic.twitter.com/k5H6aVCwTj — Abhishek Kumar (@abhishekkr2593) October 14, 2015
Rahane never wanted the second and Kohli just took off, thinking it was his call only. — Nikhil Popat (@CricCrazyNIKS) October 14, 2015
What’s with the raging hormones, Virat #IndvsSA — Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) October 14, 2015
virat to rahane: first you take my spot, now you get me run out #IndvsSA — Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) October 14, 2015
By winning the toss and batting first, India has achieved a huge and significant Moral Victory against SA. — $ir $ri $ri Magal (@jhunjhunwala) October 14, 2015
The way India is batting, they will win this test match. — Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) October 14, 2015
Dropped from 2nd ODI, #Mishra has asked #Tendulkar to be his batting coach #SachinForever http://t.co/pdaEGiXElK pic.twitter.com/ZUlo5ZSZYJ — criclife (@TheCriclife) October 14, 2015
Amit Mishra has been dropped despite bolwing well so far. Since when have looks begun to be selection criteria? — Psycho (@i_Psycho) October 14, 2015
Rohit Sharma after getting out early pic.twitter.com/gvjOD3aWi4 — Abhishek Kumar (@abhishekkr2593) October 14, 2015
By getting out early, Rohit Sharma is now giving chance to other batsmen to showcase their talent. Selfless cricketer. Legend. — Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) October 14, 2015
Amit Mishra after getting dropped from second ODI pic.twitter.com/Tx16tvtGzK — Abhishek Kumar (@abhishekkr2593) October 14, 2015
Ajinkya Rahane takes on Dale Steyn. Hits him for 3 fours in an over. 2nd ODI #INDvsSA https://t.co/0spmA8gkhz — BCCI (@BCCI) October 14, 2015
Gun bowling by Rabada. Assault 145 KPH & right on the money too! he is 20 years old. How I wish we had atleast one bowler like that!#IndvsSA — Srini Mama (@SriniMama16) October 14, 2015
Ajinkya Rahane taking on worlds best bowler may be he is trying to make a statement at No.3 #IndvsSA — Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) October 14, 2015
Is that @virendersehwag wearing @ajinkyarahane88‘s face? — Shiamak Unwalla (@ShiamakUnwalla) October 14, 2015
Rabada was not shocked by the not out but was surprised how did Vineet Kulkarni not give it out. #IndvsSA — Nikhil Popat (@CricCrazyNIKS) October 14, 2015
Nobody knew who Rabada was till before this series began. He should have been in Bigg Boss 9. — Psycho (@i_Psycho) October 14, 2015
Can’t believe that people are after Rohit Sharma. That dude has scored two tons in 3 games. Rich to expect that every game. Be human #IndvSA — Nikhil Popat (@CricCrazyNIKS) October 14, 2015
India’s chances of winning this match have increased considerably after Sharma’s wicket! #TrueStory #INDvSA — HoldingWilleyCricket (@holdingwilley) October 14, 2015
rohit sharma dismissed without making a hundred- india might win today! #IndvsSA — Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) October 14, 2015
Rohit running is scary for both teams. #IndvsSA — Nikhil Popat (@CricCrazyNIKS) October 14, 2015
Only reason for dropping @MishiAmit would be Indore’s small ground. But this goes against cricket logic for the leggie has been in fine form — Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) October 14, 2015
Talking point is #Mishra‘s exclusion in #IndvsSA 2nd ODI. Follow the pick of the tweets http://t.co/t4yin2m5VM pic.twitter.com/IgVu4a7unL — criclife (@TheCriclife) October 14, 2015
Interesting, both Kohli and Dhoni have the least average against South Africa. #IndvsSA — Nikhil Popat (@CricCrazyNIKS) October 14, 2015
At the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore, the home team’s dressing room is the ‘Rahul Dravid Dressing Room’. #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/aSQndNooUp — BCCI (@BCCI) October 13, 2015
Beefed up the bowling by playing 5 bowlers…but dropped the second best bowler from the last game. Best bowler injured anyway. #Surprised — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 14, 2015
Dhoni will do well to bowl Axar Patel before Duminy and Miller get stuck in. #IndvsSA — Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) October 14, 2015
WHY DROP @MishiAmit?? He was by far the best bowler after @ashwinravi99 in the first ODI!! — Shiamak Unwalla (@ShiamakUnwalla) October 14, 2015
India’s #MSDhoni has won the toss and elected to bat first #IndvsSA — criclife (@TheCriclife) October 14, 2015
My batting order for India would be Dhawan, Rohit, Kohli, Dhoni, Raina/Rahane… — Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) October 14, 2015
#LiveStreaming: #IndvsSA, 2nd ODI at #Indore – http://t.co/wtlk9uY8Kq pic.twitter.com/6Fdc6SXrAh — criclife (@TheCriclife) October 14, 2015
With Ashwin injured, it looks like Bhajji will lead the spin attack for #TeamIndia Wishing him all the best. #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/GIC5m23Ehb — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) October 14, 2015
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