India's predicted XI to take on South Africa in the 2nd Test

Middle-order:

Cheteshwar Pujara:

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A lot was expected off India's best Test batsman in the harsh South African conditions. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to do much. He started off well in the first innings but was unable to convert his start into a big score as he was dismissed for 26.

He did not make an impact in the second innings either as he was dismissed to a peach of a delivery bowled by Morne Morkel.

He will look to make amends in the second Test and show the world what he is capable of.

Virat Kohli

The Indian captain faced one of the sternest Test of his captaincy career so far against the Proteas in Cape Town.

Unfortunately, he was unsuccessful as India succumbed to a defeat. Kohli himself was not effective with the bat. He got off to a good start in the 2nd innings but was unable to guide India over the line.

He will look to achieve his first ever win as a captain in South Africa and get India back in the series.

Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane's exclusion from the playing XI came as a big surprise to everyone. The reason for this was his poor run of form over the past few months.

However, his record overseas is incredible and Kohli should have persisted with him in the middle order.

Since Rohit Sharma failed to deliver, Rahane will be brought back for the 2nd Test and he will look to cement his place in the side once again.