South Africa vs India 2018: India's probable playing XI for second ODI

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Kohli's main weapons that helped him slay the dragon in its own den

Kuldeep Yadav

When you enter the dragon's den, you need to have your weapons drawn and ready to fire away, especially if that dragon is unbeaten in 17 consecutive ODI games at home. In Kuldeep Yadav, Kohli had Ascalon, the sword Saint George used to slay the dragon.

A surprise was sprung on the Proteas, who were clueless. Instead of being torn apart by fire and brimstone, a web was spun on the hosts, a web from which they could not escape.

Yuzvendra Chahal

Those who did manage to escape the web were greeted by Chahal, who eschewed from boundary balls and delivered the body blows that weakened the dragon (South Africa's batting line-up) before Ascalon slayed it.

In combination, the duo have been triumphant both home and away, repaying the faith placed on them.