5 Proteas to watch out for in the ODI series v India

5 Proteas to watch out for in the ODI series v India: Having secured the T20I series by comprehensive margin of 2-0 the South Africans will be looking to continue their good work in the ODI series. India will be on the backfoot right from the start since the momentum is with the visitors and with their touring record Proteas won’t be easy to deal with even in the One-day format.

South Africa have a list of quality players in their team and everyone is a match winner in himself.

1. Abraham Benjamin de Villiers:

‘AB’ de Villiers, as he is fondly known, is a kind of batsman who can single-handedly win a match for his team. Currently, the Top ranked batsman in ODI cricket, his dazzling footwork, and amazing hand-eye coordination make him unpredictable yet unbeatable. A nightmare for the bowlers and captains alike, his temperament and ability to pace the innings are secondary to none.

A look at his ODI record fully justifies him being considered as one of the greatest to have ever played the game. Having played 190 ODIs, he has scored 8045 runs at an average of 53.27. His strike rate of 99.16 is enough to suggest the kind of impact he can have. A brilliant fielder and wicketkeeper, his captaincy will also be critical to SA chances of winning the series. AB now holds the records for fastest 50, 100 and 150 in ODIs, has scored 47 half-centuries and 20 hundreds. He must surely be looking forward to stamp his authority on batting friendly pitches of India.