Backed by vociferous crowds, favourable conditions and pitches, the recently-battered team will look to redeem itself versus an in-form South Africa in the three-match ODI series beginning here on Thursday.
Looking to break the five-match losing streak – all 3 ODIs and both Tests – to New Zealand, India could well turn to its reliable “spin-to-win” mantra.
Undoubtedly, three ODIs in a week will test India’s top-order in the continued lack of an injured Rohit Sharma.
