SA vs IND: ‘If not now then not later’; Harbhajan says India will change history in South Africa

Mumbai, Initially Published Jan 1, 2022, 8:31 PM IST

Mumbai: The second cricket contest between South Africa and India commences on Monday. India currently leads the three-match tournament by a score of 1-0. An Indian victory in Johannesburg would mark their maiden series triumph in South Africa. Historically, Johannesburg has been a site of previous Indian successes. Meanwhile, former player Harbhajan Singh has voiced his optimism for India’s prospects.

Harbhajan predicts an Indian series victory. He asserts the current Indian squad surpasses its South African counterpart in strength. A failure to secure the series this time, he suggests, would significantly hinder future chances. The expectation is that India will prevail in the subsequent two contests, clinching the series. This presents a remarkable chance to win a Test series on South African soil.

Past tours to South Africa presented formidable challenges for India. However, this presents no obstacle for the current team. India possesses a formidable bowling attack capable of securing twenty wickets. The advantage, it has been stated, rests firmly with India.

KL Rahul‘s magnificent century proved crucial in the inaugural match. Mayank Agarwal also delivered a noteworthy performance. However, before the second encounter, India must refine their batting strategy. Established players need to strengthen their consistency. A resurgence in form is anticipated from senior batsmen such as Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, and Cheteshwar Pujara.

In comparison to India’s team strength, the South African squad appears comparatively weaker. Beyond Dean Elgar, Themba Bauma, and Aiden Markram, significant expectations are absent.

Last Updated Jan 1, 2022 8:31 PM IST