India vs South Africa Fourth ODI Match, 2018: Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, MS Dhoni Among Key Players to Watch Out For in Series Decider in Johannesburg
While India will be chasing history tomorrow, their rivals – South Africa – would be looking to save their face from embarrassment.
India and South Africa will meet for the fourth time this One Day International (ODI) Series, this time at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Team India has won comprehensively in the previous three ODIs and will be looking forward to replicating their performance in the fourth ODI as well in Johannesburg. India will eye their maiden ODI series win in South Africa, whereas the Proteas side will be looking to stay alive in the series.
India cantered to victory in all its previous ODIs in the series and would be looking to win the series in their fourth battle against beat South Africa. The contest will take place at New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on February 10. The Live telecast of Fourth ODI between India and South Africa will begin from 04.30 p.m. India vs South Africa Fourth ODI 2018 Preview: Virat Kohli's Men Eye Historic Maiden ODI Series Win in South Africa; Proteas Get a de Villiers Boost!
If India wins the Fourth ODI, it will be another first for Virat Kohli -- a lot of records will be in reckon if he leads India to victory tomorrow. For South Africa, not only the series, but their pride is also at stake. The Proteas side has never been hammered by the Indian Cricket team in the past. Leave aside the unprecedented hat-trick of wins, the visiting team has not even won three games in a series. A lot of key players will have to step up from both the camps and take responsibility. We, at Latestly, bring to you a list of players who will a key to their team’s chances of victory.
1. Virat Kohli
The Indian Captain surpassed several records in the previous ODI where he scored an unbeaten 160. India’s batting hasn’t been up to the mark in the ODIs till yet, with players blowing hot-and-cold throughout. Already in fine form, Kohli would be looking to continue his sublime form in the match tomorrow.
2. AB de Villiers
Looking to your side losing the match from the sidelines is a painful thing for any player. And if that player is of the caliber and stature of AB de Villiers, it hurts more. South Africa cannot win the series anymore but can fight to draw level with India. All eyes will be on AB de Villiers in the clash tomorrow, as no one in the South African camp has been able to find a solution to India’s lethal spin bowling!
3. MS Dhoni
Can we even call him the ‘former’ Indian captain? Going by the looks of it, MS Dhoni is still the boss! There’s a lot of chatter being heard from the stump-mic in the ongoing series. It’s a treat for ‘Mahi’ fans that they are able to see him regulating field positions and guiding the young spin-combo. However, with all said and done, it is MS Dhoni the batsman that is out of touch recently. He would be looking forward to silencing his critics in tomorrow’s match.
4. Yuzvendra Chahal & Kuldeep Yadav
Out of the 28 South African wickets that have fallen in the series, 21 have been taken by this spin-bowling duo. Both Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav have triggered batting collapse in the opposition camp at their own will. Proteas have looked hapless and clueless in all the three previous ODIs. Will there be any resistance shown or will the spin-duo run riot on Proteas again?
5. Hashim Amla
Team India have able to keep the senior batsman quiet throughout the series. A lot of South Africa’s chances depends on how Hashim Amla performs. A good player of both spin and pace, the Proteas side haven’t had many contributions from Amla. If South Africa needs to stay alive in the series, much of the onus is on Amla’s shoulders.
It will be riveting to see both side clash in the crucial tie at New Wanderers Stadium. Both the sides would be desperate for a win and try to leave no stone unturned to achieve nothing less than a victory. While India will be chasing history tomorrow, their rivals – South Africa – would be looking to save their face from embarrassment. Who is your pick to win the game tomorrow? Stay tuned for all the latest updates on India vs South Africa ODI series here.
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