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IND vs SA 2nd ODI Live Cricket Score and Updates: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will look to extend their red-hot form as India eye a series-clinching win in Raipur. The hosts carry the momentum from Ranchi, but South Africa will be desperate to bounce back, especially with Temba Bavuma returning to the XI and hoping to take this contest to a decider.
Raipur hasn’t seen much ODI action, with India playing only once here before Wednesday. They won that game convincingly, though Kohli managed just 11 runs against New Zealand on that occasion.
For South Africa, Bavuma’s comeback is massive. Beyond his unbeaten record as a Test captain, he boasts an excellent ODI track record against India four wins in five matches, including that memorable 3-0 sweep in 2022. His presence adds real weight to the Proteas’ challenge today.
IND vs SA 2nd ODI Ranchi Pitch Report
The pitch at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium is traditionally flat and offers true pace and bounce making it very comfortable for batters. The shots are easier it the ball comes nicely on the bat and bowlers need variations in order to succeed. Spinners might also find some assistance in the middle overs but the nature of surface will remain batting friendly so the bowlers will need to be extra careful.
IND vs SA 2nd ODI Probable Playing 11
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Washington Sundar or Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (c and wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Ottneil Baartman
IND vs SA 2nd ODI Weather Update
The weather of Raipur will be all clear with zero precipitation chances with the temperature of 28 degree high and 15 degree low.
In the 41st over, Lungi Ngidi bowled a mix of short and full deliveries to India’s batters. Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul rotated the strike efficiently, finding gaps for singles and doubles while keeping the scoreboard ticking. Jadeja played controlled pulls and clips, while Rahul used drives and mid-wicket placements to accumulate runs.
Virat Kohli’s brilliant innings comes to an end at 102 off 93 balls, caught at long-on off Ngidi. Washington Sundar joins KL Rahul at the crease as India continues to build their innings. Kohli leaves to a standing ovation after another masterful century.
Virat Kohli and KL Rahul continued their dominant partnership, with Kohli moving steadily and Rahul playing a mix of clever singles, reverse sweeps, and boundaries. Kohli now boasts 11 separate streaks of consecutive ODI hundreds, extending his record. South Africa’s Nandre Burger appeared to struggle with a knee issue, walking off for treatment during the over.
Virat Kohli reached back-to-back ODI centuries, his 53rd overall, continuing his brilliant form from Ranchi. KL Rahul complemented him with a towering six and steady strike rotation, keeping India in control after Gaikwad’s dismissal. The partnership displayed a perfect mix of aggression and smart running.
Virat Kohli reached back-to-back ODI centuries, his 53rd overall, continuing his brilliant form from Ranchi. KL Rahul complemented him with a towering six and steady strike rotation, keeping India in control after Gaikwad’s dismissal. The partnership displayed a perfect mix of aggression and smart running.
KL Rahul and Virat Kohli continued to build India’s innings with smart running and timely boundaries. Rahul pulled a short ball for a four between mid-on and midwicket, while Kohli rotated the strike effectively, keeping the scoreboard ticking. The duo added quick singles and doubles, maintaining momentum after Gaikwad’s departure.
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s brilliant innings came to an end at 105 off 83 balls, ending a record-breaking 195-run partnership with Virat Kohli, the highest for India vs South Africa in an ODI. KL Rahul joined Kohli at the crease as India looked to continue their strong momentum. Gaikwad received a standing ovation for his classy knock, which included 12 fours and 2 sixes.
Both Gaikwad and Kohli rotated the strike efficiently in Maharaj’s over, taking singles off almost every delivery. Gaikwad played with soft hands and precise placement, using flicks and sweeps to find gaps, while Kohli punched the ball cleverly to long-off and sweeper cover. The partnership continued to build steadily with smart running between the wickets.
Gaikwad reached a memorable milestone in Bosch’s over, smashing his maiden ODI hundred off 77 balls with a classy pull through mid-on for four. Earlier in the over, he cleared his front leg to hit another boundary, showcasing excellent timing and control. Kohli supported with a stylish boundary of his own and rotated strike with a single, keeping the partnership flourishing. It was a dominant and celebratory over for India.
Kohli dominated Jansen’s over, opening with a massive six over long-on with perfect wrist work. He then rotated strike efficiently, taking singles and converting two pulls into twos, including an overthrow that added extra runs. Despite a couple of miscues, Kohli kept the momentum going, showcasing both audacity and smart running between the wickets.
Bosch’s over saw India keep the scoreboard ticking with a mix of clever placement and aggressive strokes. Kohli collected a boundary with a mistimed aerial shot that fell safely between fielders, added a couple of singles, and rotated strike efficiently. Gaikwad punished a loose full delivery for four and also picked up a single, showcasing excellent timing and control. The partnership continued to flourish with smart shot selection.
Bosch’s over proved costly as Gaikwad ended with back-to-back fours, using clever wristwork to beat fielders and find the boundary. Kohli rotated strike with a single to third man and played a couple of watchful defensive shots. India continued to build momentum through smart strike rotation and well-timed boundaries, showcasing a fluent partnership at the crease.
Ngidi’s over saw India continue to rotate the strike effectively. Kohli added two singles with well-timed drives to sweeper cover, though he missed a couple of false shots early in the over. Gaikwad kept the scoreboard ticking with a tidy two and a single, also using soft hands to play a controlled shot to point. Despite Ngidi’s pace and bounce, the batters handled the over cautiously but efficiently.
Gaikwad put on a spectacular show in Maharaj’s over, punishing anything loose. He opened with a neat sweep for four, followed by a delicate paddle sweep for two. The batter then came down the track and smashed a huge six over long-on, showing excellent control and timing. He finished the over with another boundary, exploiting the gaps as South Africa struggled to set the right field. A commanding display from Gaikwad.
Ngidi’s over proved costly as India kept the scoreboard ticking. Gaikwad rotated strike effectively, starting with a couple off a back-of-a-length delivery, followed by singles through third man and mid-wicket. Kohli added a single to long-on before punishing a short ball with a well-timed boundary through cover. Despite some tidy deliveries, Ngidi couldn’t stop the flow of runs.
Maharaj’s over turned into a mini display of class from both Kohli and Gaikwad. Kohli opened with a stylish glance through leg for four and added a quick single with a well-placed flick to deep square leg. Gaikwad continued his fine form, lofting a flighted delivery beautifully inside-out over extra cover for a boundary before rotating strike with a single. A productive and entertaining over for India, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
Ngidi’s 25th over featured a major milestone as Virat Kohli brought up yet another fluent ODI fifty, extending his remarkable run of form. The Raipur crowd erupted in “Kohli, Kohli” chants as he reached the landmark with a controlled drive through cover. Gaikwad survived an LBW scare earlier in the over but continued rotating strike. Kohli added two more singles, while Gaikwad chipped in with a run and a leg-bye. India stayed steady despite Ngidi mixing pace smartly.
Markram’s over saw India maintain momentum as Gaikwad reached a well-earned fifty. The right-hander celebrated shortly after cracking a short ball for a clean boundary, showing his growing confidence. Kohli kept the strike rotating with three singles, while Gaikwad added two more runs with controlled strokes. A stray wide rounded off an eventful, productive over for India.
Burger produced another brisk over, but India handled him sensibly with strike rotation. Kohli used soft hands to collect a couple of singles, while Gaikwad mixed watchful play with a mistimed pull that still fetched two. A stray delivery down the leg side added a wide to the tally, and despite the pace and bounce, the batters kept things steady without taking risks.
Bosch delivered a steady over, mixing good lengths with decent pace. Gaikwad looked composed, steering a short ball behind square for a tidy couple before adding a single. Kohli picked up one with a controlled push to mid-on but otherwise played watchfully. A tight over with India rotating the strike without taking risks.
Maharaj delivered a tidy, controlled over, keeping things full and using drift to challenge both batters. Kohli collected a pair of singles with steady front-foot play but also inside-edged one onto the leg side. Gaikwad added three more through risk-free drives and knocks down the ground. A calm, rotation-heavy over with no boundaries conceded.
Jansen mixed his pace cleverly, but Gaikwad seized the highlight moment with a top-edged six off a sharp bouncer that sailed over fine leg. The rest of the over saw Gaikwad negotiate slower balls and shorter deliveries cautiously, while Kohli added a controlled single with a grounded pull. A lively, varied over with one big blow in India’s favour.
Gaikwad kept the scoreboard ticking against Maharaj with smart rotation and another fine sweep for four, capitalizing on a drifting leg-side delivery. Kohli added a single with a firm punch down the ground, while the rest of the over featured steady defense and controlled strokes. India handled the spin comfortably, with Gaikwad looking increasingly confident.
Burger’s over swung dramatically in South Africa’s favour after a roller-coaster start. Rohit Sharma cracked three consecutive fours two edgy and one beautifully flicked showcasing his crisp timing despite minimal footwork. But Burger hit back immediately with a crucial breakthrough, drawing Rohit into a defensive poke and finding the outside edge.
A sharp review from de Kock confirmed the dismissal, sending Rohit back for 14 off 8 and bringing a roaring Raipur crowd to its feet as Virat Kohli walked in.
Ngidi bowled a steady but slightly erratic over, mixing disciplined back-of-a-length deliveries with another leg-side wide. Jaiswal stayed solid, collecting two with a neat clip off his pads while otherwise defending with soft hands and good balance. Rohit added a quick single early in the over, but overall Ngidi kept things tight despite the occasional misfire.
Burger bowled a testing over to Jaiswal, consistently hitting high pace and shaping the ball away. He beat the bat with a sharp outswinger and forced several leaves as he kept his line outside off. However, his lack of control showed again with a couple of wides, especially on the fuller outswingers. Jaiswal remained cautious throughout, offering no risky shots and defending when needed.
Ngidi delivered a mixed and slightly erratic over, sending down multiple wides while still finding useful swing. Jaiswal picked up runs through a clip to the leg side and a guided two past slip, while Rohit opened his account with a flick to square leg.
Ngidi beat the bat a couple of times with inswing but struggled for control, with several deliveries sliding down the leg side or drifting too wide outside off.
Nandre Burger produced a mixed first over to Jaiswal - beating the outside edge multiple times with sharp movement and good pace, but also conceding extras with wayward deliveries down the leg side. Jaiswal struck one streaky boundary off an inside edge, while Burger’s inconsistency resulted in wides and a costly five-wides delivery. Overall, an eventful yet erratic start.
South Africa: Quinton de Kock(w), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma(c), Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Washington Sundar, KL Rahul(w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna
Rahul: We haven't won the toss for a long time. We did really well in the last game. They pushed us and we know what to expect. Before the series, we spoke about it, we expect dew every place we play. Put runs on the board, pick wickets early. Wicket looks good. We are playing with the same team.
Bavuma: We are gonna have a bowl. We are hoping as the dew comes in, batting gets easier. Very hard to say what it's going to play like. Lot of positives (from the last game). We have to start well. Three changes. Myself, Keshav and Ngidi come in. Big game for us.
India lost it's 20th toss in the One Day Internationals, last time they won in the 2023 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.
Shubman Gill has completed an unrestricted batting session at the CoE and showed no discomfort in his neck recovery. His final fitness test, a mandatory Return to Play match on December 5 will decide if he joins India’s squad for the T20Is vs South Africa starting December 9.
Medical staff are positive, but clearance will only come after the RTP game. India await the green light for their key top-order batter.
India pacer Harshit Rana has been reprimanded for a Level 1 ICC Code of Conduct breach in the Ranchi ODI. He was penalised under Article 2.5 for gesturing toward the dressing room after dismissing Dewald Brevis in the 22nd over, an action deemed provocative.
Rana accepted the sanction from match referee Richie Richardson, avoiding a hearing. He also receives one demerit point, his first in 24 months.
(Level 1 penalties: official reprimand, up to 50% match fee, 1–2 demerit points.)
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India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Washington Sundar or Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (c and wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Ottneil Baartman
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Welcome to our live coverage from Raipur, where India look to wrap up the series with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in roaring form. After a disappointing outing in Ranchi, South Africa will be banking on the return of skipper Temba Bavuma to revive their challenge and drag this contest into a decider. Stay tuned as we bring you every moment from this crucial second ODI.
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