South Africa has defeated India by 4 wickets in the second ODI match. With this, Africa has leveled the three-match ODI series 1-1. In this match played in Raipur, after losing the toss, Team India came to bat first, which scored a huge score of 358 runs thanks to the centuries of Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad. In reply, South Africa won the match with 4 wickets remaining in the match which lasted till the last over.

This is the highest score chased by a foreign team in ODI on Indian soil. Before this, Australia had also come to India and chased the record of 359 runs, it had achieved this feat against India in 2019. Now South Africa has also equaled Australia in this matter by chasing the run of 359 runs.

Poor fielding also became the reason for the defeat of the Indian team in this match. Indian players dropped catches, while Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja misfielded several times. Team India’s shortcomings in batting were also exposed. Team India could have easily reached the score of 380-390, but in the last 10 overs the Indian batsmen could score only 74 runs.

Biggest run chase in ODI against India

South Africa – 359 runs (2025)

Australia – 359 runs (2019)

New Zealand – 348 runs (2020)

England – 337 runs (2021)

Virat-Gaikwad’s century in vain

A total of 721 runs were scored in both the innings of this match. There were 3 centuries in the innings of India and South Africa together. Virat Kohli played an inning of 102 runs for Team India, which was the 53rd century of his ODI career. Whereas Rituraj Gaikwad had completed his century in just 77 balls, which was one of the fastest centuries for India in ODI. The century innings of both of them went in vain, because Aiden Markram, who scored 110 runs, single-handedly overpowered Kohli and Gaikwad. Dewald Brevis’s brilliant innings of 54 runs in 34 balls also proved costly for the Indian bowlers.

The first match of the three-match ODI series was played between India and South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday. A total of 681 runs were scored in this match. Both the teams scored more than 300, but in the end Team India won by 17 runs. Now the second ODI match will be played between the two teams on Wednesday, 3 December. Know here what South Africa’s playing eleven could be like in the second ODI.

South African team can make 3 changes

The second ODI match between India and South Africa will be played on Wednesday, 3 December at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur. The toss of this match will take place at 1 pm. The match will start at 1:30 pm. The South African team can make 3 major changes in its playing eleven for this match.

Temba Bavuma may return

In the first ODI, Ryan Rickleton and Aiden Markram opened the innings for South Africa. Whereas wicketkeeper batsman Quinton de Kock played at number three, but regular captain Temba Bavuma may return in the second ODI match to be played in Raipur. In such a situation, DeKock and Markram can open. Whereas Bavuma can bat at number-3.

This Hindu cricketer may get a place in the final eleven

Keshav Maharaj, one of the most successful spinners of the South African team, did not play in the first ODI. Prenelon Subrayan was the only spinner in Ranchi, who gave 73 runs in 10 overs without taking any wicket. In such a situation, Keshav Maharaj can get a place in the playing eleven in place of Prenelan Subrayan in the second ODI match.

Lungi Ngidi replaces Otniel Bartman

Otniel Bartman proved to be very expensive in the first ODI played in Ranchi. He gave away 60 runs in 10 overs. In the second ODI match to be played in Raipur, experienced fast bowler Lungi Nagidi can be included in the playing eleven in his place.

Probable playing eleven of South Africa for the second ODI- Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (captain), Matthew Britzke, Tony De Georgi, Dewald Brewis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Berger and Lungi Ngidi.

The second match of the three-match ODI series between India and South Africa will be played on Wednesday, December 3 in Raipur. Both the teams will clash at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur. Team India would like to win this match and win the series. At the same time, the South African team will keep its eyes on remaining in the series. Both the teams reached Raipur on Monday. Team India is ahead 1-0 in the series.

The second ODI match between India and South Africa will be played on Wednesday, 3 December at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur. The toss of this match will take place at 1 pm. The match will start at 1:30 pm. You will also be able to watch this match on TV on the channels of Star Sports Network. The commentary of the match will be in both English and Hindi languages ​​on different channels of Star Sports. Whereas viewers watching the match on mobile will be able to watch this match live on JioHotstar.

The teams of India and South Africa reached Raipur on Monday. The players of both the teams left for the hotel directly from the airport. There were tight security arrangements during this period. Extensive security arrangements were made at every nook and corner. It has been told by the police that more than 1500 police personnel and officers will take care of the security of the match.

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Team India’s star players will practice tomorrow

Team India will practice in the stadium tomorrow i.e. on Tuesday. Many star players including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul will participate in the practice session tomorrow. Cricket fans of Raipur are very excited to see their favorite players after a long time.

There may be changes in the South African team

South Africa’s regular captain Temba Bavuma did not play in the first ODI played in Ranchi. He may return in the match to be played in Visakhapatnam. If Temba comes then Ryan Rickleton may be released from the team. In such a situation, Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock can open in the second ODI. Captain Temba Bavuma can be seen at number three. Tristan Stubbs also did not play in the first ODI, but it is difficult for him to play in the second match also.

Team India can enter without any changes

India defeated South Africa by 17 runs in the first match and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Now Team India will enter Visakhapatnam to win the series. The captain of Team India in this series is KL Rahul. He can enter the second ODI without any changes. In such a situation, Rishabh Pant and Tilak Verma can once again remain sitting on the bench.