South Africa's batsmen could not pull off a successful chase of what seemed to be a below-par target as India, led by their spinners and MS Dhoni, leveled the series with a 22-run win and maintained their 100% record at the Holkar Stadium in Indore
MS Dhoni had intended to bat at No.4 in the ODI side after his Test retirement, but he decided to stay at No.5 to help the development of the junior players. His finishing ability was again on show in India's win in Indore.
Plays of the day from the second ODI between India and South Africa in Indore
Statistical highlights from India's 22-run win over South Africa in the second ODI in Indore
AB de Villiers has pulled up South Africa's seven specialist batsmen for their failure to finish off the second ODI in Indore after their bowlers gave them an early advantage
After a difficult week in which his very place in the team was being questioned, he answered back with an innings of hope, skill and defiance
South Africa's bowling coach Charl Langeveldt has said the team is working on developing their situational awareness and "staying in the moment"
Ajinkya Rahane is well equipped at No. 3 to play the role Kane Williamson does for New Zealand, but with Virat Kohli having established himself in that position the team management has a tightrope to walk
