India’s Tour Of South Africa 2023-24, 2nd ODI: Rinku Singh Makes His ODI Debut; Shreyas Iyer Joins Test Squad

India's batting sensation Rinku Singh has replaced Shreyas Iyer, who has been released from the ODI squad to join the Test team, in the playing XI.

Outlook Sports Desk

Updated on: 19 December 2023 4:42 pm

Rinku Singh raises his after crossing the half-century in the 2nd IND vs RSA T20I

Indian team made just one change to their playing XI for the second ODI against South Africa at the St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Tuesday by roping in fiery batter Rinku Singh for Shreyas Iyer. Rinku has replaced Shreyas Iyer, who has been released from the ODI squad to join the Test squad, in the playing XI. (IND vs RSA 2nd ODI Blog | Scorecard | Key Battles)

Shreyas was part of the playing XI in the first ODI wherein he scored a blistering 52 (45 balls) at Johannesburg but won't feature in the next two ODIs. The 29-year-old did not feature in the T20Is as well against South Africa.

Talking about Rinku Singh, he has already announced himself on the international stage via the T20Is. He received his ODI cap from teammate Kuldeep Yadav at the team huddle.

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In 55 List A matches, Rinku has amassed 1844 runs at an average of 49.83. He has scored 17 half-centuries and one century.

Earlier, Proteas skipper Aiden Markram won the toss and opted to bowl first in the second ODI of the 3-match ODI series in Gqeberha. The Men In Blue are 1-0 up in the series, having won the 1st ODI quite convincingly.

Playing XIs:
India (Playing XI): KL Rahul(w/c), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar.

South Africa (Playing XI): Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams, Beuran Hendricks.