IND vs SA: South Africa's cricket squad faced a setback as injuries forced the exclusion of two key players, Ottniel Baartman and Andile Phehlukwayo, from the remainder of the three-match ODI series against India. The duo's side strains will keep them sidelined for the upcoming matches.

Baartman sustained a right side strain during training, while Phehlukwayo suffered a left side strain in the opening match of the series in Johannesburg.

"Ottniel Baartman & Andile Phehlukwayo have been ruled out of the remainder of the three-match Betway ODIseries against India due to injury," South Africa Cricket confirmed in their official statement on X.

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To fill the void left by the injured duo, South Africa have brought in fast bowler Beuran Hendricks. A seasoned player, Hendricks has represented the country across all three formats, featuring in one Test, eight ODIs, and 19 T20Is since his international debut in 2014.

South Africa Squad For Final Two ODIs: Aiden Markram (c), Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Beuran Hendricks, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Mihlali Mpongwana, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, and Lizaad Williams

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Following a disheartening defeat in the first ODI, where the Indian pacers dismantled the South African batting lineup, the South African team will be aiming for a strong comeback. Arshdeep's impressive five-wicket haul and Avesh Khan's four-wicket performance restricted South Africa to a mere 116 runs in the series opener.

The Indian duo's pin-point bowling set the stage for a comfortable eight-wicket victory, with Sai Sudharsan contributing an unbeaten fifty on debut.

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The second ODI is scheduled for December 19 at Gqeberha, followed by the final match in Paarl on December 21.

In the upcoming second match, Rinku Singh is anticipated to make his ODI debut, while Shreyas Iyer has been granted release from the squad to focus on preparations for the Test series.


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