India vs South Africa 2019: 2nd Test, Pune - India's Predicted Playing XI

India vs South Africa 2019: 2nd Test, Pune – India’s Predicted Playing XI; It was an incredible Test match for the Indian National Cricket Team on the other day at Visakhapatnam. Now, the Virat Kohli-led side would like to continue their dominance and would like to make the fourth straight win in the ICC World Test Championship. Meanwhile, we figured out the predicted playing XI for the second Test of the series. Have a look:

India’s Predicted Playing XI:

1. Rohit Sharma:

Well, after an incredible Test match against South Africa at Vizag, Rohit Sharma would like to repeat the show again. He is in scintillating form and would like to make the most of the opportunity at the top of the order. The flamboyant batsman is in form of his life.

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2. Mayank Agarwal:

The youngster from Karnataka had a stellar game against South Africa. He would be continued in a similar role for the team. The flamboyant batsman can take the game away from the opposition with ease when he gets his sight on the ball.

3. Cheteshwar Pujara:

The rock-solid Pujara will be on the show for the team at number 3 position. Over the years, he has been incredible for the team with his blistering batting. The flamboyant batsman has been a blessing in the recent past for Virat Kohli-led side.

4. Virat Kohli:

The Indian skipper has got the work to do out in order to consolidate his position in the ICC Test rankings. Already Steve Smith surpassed him in the ICC Test rankings as well. It has been a long time since Virat Kohli scoring a century for India in Test cricket.

5. Ajinkya Rahane:

The vice-captain also got the task cut out.  The new father in the Indian National Cricket Team would like to make the most of the Pune pitch, which suits his style of game.

6. Hanuma Vihari:

The all-rounder has shown his class in England, West Indies and Australian conditions for the team. He got the solid technique to play for a long time and also a very useful bowling option for Virat Kohli.

7. Wriddhiman Saha:

The Bengal cricketer has shown his experience behind the stumps in the first Test. He grabbed the key situations and proved his mettle with the bat as well. Most probably, he would like to repeat the show for India in Pune.

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8. Ravindra Jadeja:

The stylish southpaw has always been a brilliant player when it comes to red-ball cricket. He can give those match-winning spells for the team alongside his batting when it matters the most.

9. Ravichandran Ashwin:

Yeah, yet another spinner makes into the playing XI, as the conditions in Pune suit the spinners well. Apart from that, Ashwin adds great depth to the batting lineup and also got a brilliant record against South Africa.

10. Mohammed Shami:

The right-handed fast bowler has been sensational in the second innings of the Test match. Shami would once again get the nod ahead of Umesh Yadav.

11. Ishant Sharma:

Of late, he became a regular wicket-taker for the team. It would certainly see him in the playing XI. The fast bowler got the required goods in him to take the game away from the opposition.