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Proteas vs India 2nd test preview



The Proteas will face off against India in the second test match of their series. The match will occur at the Newlands Cricket Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. India lost the first test match to Proteas by innings & 32 runs and will be looking to bounce back in the second test.

Both teams have some key players to watch out for. Captain Elgar will be looking to lead from the front and continue where he left off in Centurion and put another big score on the board for Proteas. Kagiso Rabada will also be a key player to watch out for with his pace and ability to take wickets. Proteas have some interesting decisions to make as well as who comes in for the injured Bavuma and Coetzee. The options are Stubbs, Hamza, Mulder, Maharaj and Ngidi. 

Conversely, India will be relying on their captain Rohit Sharma to find some form with the bat., India will also hope Jadeja who is fit again for the 2nd test can provide stability to the batting and bowling department. Will India keep faith in Prasid Krishna or Mukesh Kumar will get an opportunity

Overall, it promises to be an exciting match between two top-class teams. India will need to step up their game if they want to level the series, while The Proteas will be looking to continue their dominance and wrap up the series with a win in the second test.

Writer: Ebrahim Yusuf Omar

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