SA vs IND, 1st ODI: India look to bounce again from Test sequence defeat, all eyes on Virat Kohli ‘the batter’

The KL Rahul-led Indian group will look to bounce again from the surprising Test sequence defeat after they tackle hosts South Africa in a three-match ODI sequence, beginning on Wednesday in Paarl. On the earlier tour, India hammered the hosts 5-1 in ODIs and they’ll draw confidence from it after they face the Temba Bavuma-led aspect in Paarl.

Also, Virat Kohli, ‘the batter’, can be keenly adopted as he takes on the sector as a mere participant for the primary time in seven years. Not solely does Kohli have a serious position to play as a batter, however as vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah mentioned on the eve of the sequence, the star “will always be a leader” within the group.We have had an trustworthy speak as a group: RahulIndia will look to win the sequence with one eye on preparations for the 2023 World Cup and likewise make up for the frustration of unexpectedly taking place within the Tests final week.India needed to cope with tempo and bounce of their 2-1 Test sequence loss to South Africa however will discover situations extra like residence in Paarl. India haven’t chosen a full-strength squad for an ODI sequence since their 2-1 residence win over England in March. I’ve learnt quite a bit from @msdhoni and @imVkohli. @klrahul11 on his learnings from MS Dhoni & Virat Kohli and main #GroupIndia within the ODI sequence towards South Africa. #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/1mPm2jKDUB— BCCI (@BCCI) January 18, 2022
Rahul, who’s main the aspect within the absence of an injured Rohit Sharma, is anticipated to show to Kohli for recommendation through the sequence. This sequence is the beginning of their build-up to the 2023 Cricket World Cup that India will host.”We have sat down as a team and had an honest talk about what are the things we can improve and what we can get better at. Everyone is committed to it. We have the World Cup in mind and we have a process we have all decided to follow,” Rahul mentioned.”All these games become really important for us to go out there and try and grow as a team, and do all the things that we spoke about. We won’t be a team that is scared to try a few things because our focus is on the World Cup and to try and get the best team out on the park.”SA look to realize momentum from Test sequence winMeanwhile, South Africa will look to realize momentum from their memorable sequence win over India within the five-day format. Skipper Temba Bavuma performed a number of essential video games within the previous Tests and he’ll carry that confidence into his batting in addition to his management. Quinton de Kock, who retired from Test cricket after the sequence opener towards India, begins his life as a white-ball solely participant.Tall left-arm pacer Marco Jansen, who excelled in his maiden Test sequence, is anticipated to hassle the Indian batters together with his additional bounce and variations within the brief format after incomes a maiden call-up.Ready to go forward of the primary Betway ODI #SAvIND #BetwayODISeries #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/BZeMSKJ2Yu— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) January 18, 2022
Bavuma believes the aspect can take momentum into the ODIs from the shock 2-1 check sequence win over the Indians.”It is a different format that involves a different skillset, but from a momentum and confidence point of view, we will be leaning on that to help inspire the other new guys to get us through the challenges and pressure we will be facing in the next three games,” he mentioned.The first two matches of the ODI sequence can be performed at Boland Park on Wednesday and Friday, earlier than the ultimate sport in Cape Town on Sunday.