South Africa vs India 2018: 5 signs that Virat's team is plagued by overconfidence

Playing 5 batsmen

Hardik Pandya is disturbing the team's balanceandya is disturbing the team's balance

The seeds of the conundrum regarding the team selection had been sown in the first Test itself. Playing Hardik Pandya was a gamble that worked in favour of India in the first Test. In hindsight, the team would have been much better off if Pandya had failed.

This now has created a dilemma for the team management. India has traditionally played six batsmen on overseas tours. This gives them a cushion in the seaming and swinging conditions. Playing Pandya in place of an extra batsman has left the batting vulnerable. It is something that has been thoroughly exploited in all four innings.

As as result, the team has been bowled out for paltry scores.