Overview:
The only possible change for the second ODI could be the Gaikwad-Pant swap, with no further adjustments expected.
India claimed a dominant victory over South Africa in the opening ODI, with Virat Kohli leading the charge by scoring his 52nd century in the format. He was well-supported by Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, who scored fifties and helped India to a competitive total of 349-8. South Africa found themselves struggling at 11-3 but mounted a strong recovery. However, they fell short by 17 runs. As the second ODI in Raipur approaches, India will aim to clinch the series with another win.
In the first ODI, India made an unusual choice by playing Ruturaj Gaikwad ahead of Rishabh Pant, and placing him at number four, which was unexpected since Gaikwad is typically a top-order batter. He struggled to make an impact and was dismissed for a low score. However, considering his solid domestic form, India are likely to give him another opportunity in the playing XI. The only possible change for the second ODI could be the Gaikwad-Pant swap, with no further adjustments expected.
Yashasvi Jaiswal had a quiet outing in the match, and with Ruturaj Gaikwad, a talented opener, in the squad, Jaiswal will need to make the most of his opportunities. If Gaikwad performs well and Jaiswal continues to struggle, there could be a chance for Gaikwad to take Jaiswal’s spot in the lineup. However, such a change is unlikely during the South Africa series but could be considered in the future, particularly when Shubman Gill is unavailable.
India’s Probable XI For 2nd ODI against South Africa:Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh