#INDvsSA 2nd ODI: How have India performed historically at Centurion?
India will look to get the better of South Africa, when the two sides lock horns at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Sunday. With a thumping victory in Durban, India ended South Africa's 17-match winning streak at home. Now a new test awaits India at Centurion. But how have India performed at the SuperSport Park in the past?
Can this India side better their record?
The men in blue have played 11 ODIs at the SuperSport Park, winning 4 and losing 5 of them. 2 of the matches ended with no-result. Against South Africa, they have played 5 matches and won 2 of them and lost 2. India would draw inspiration from the fact that 1st ODI to be played at Centurion, post SA's return, was won by India.
Team batting second has 52 % win rate
Centurion favours the team batting second. 27 times, teams have been victorious chasing totals, as compared to 21 victories for the teams batting first. The home team has been victorious 24 times, while the away teams have managed just 11 victories.
Centurion is not known to assist spinners
The pitch at Centurion is one of the quickest in South Africa and is known to be a fast bowler's paradise. However, the extra pace and the fast outfield could give plenty of opportunities to the batsman, as the ball generally comes onto the bat. Spinners have generally found it difficult to work with, on this track.
Kohli and company are in red hot form
The in-form India haven't lost a single bilateral ODI series since losing to Australia in January 2016, winning 24 of the last 33 bilateral matches.
