http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 vs Pakistan – 2nd ODI – Toss Report
Indian skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 in a must win 2nd ODI, scheduled to commence shortly at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on January 3, 2013.
Dhoni’s decision was influenced by the overcast conditions where he hoped that the early exchanges will help his bowlers get some extra purchase. He also said that the pressure is on the team as it’s a do or die match for them. They have made one change to the line-up, leaving out http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RG-Sharma-c2309 and bringing in Ravindra Jadeja to strengthen the bowling attack. Virat Kohli is declared fit for the clash, despite limping off during first encounter.
"The wicket has been under covers, the conditions are overcast, so we want to exploit it. There is considerable amount of pressure after losing the first game, it is a do-or-die situation. We wanted to strengthen the bowling."
The tourists have named an unchanged XI, which won the opening ODI convincingly. Misbah-up-Haq, the skipper, said that the pitch will dry out as the match progresses. "It's a good feeling to be one-up in a three-match series. In Chennai there was more moisture in the pitch, this one looks dry."
The pitch according to curator Prabir Mukherjee will be a ‘typical one-day wicket with lots of runs’. However, given the rain around and the overcast conditions, it is expected that the track may be two-paced.
The Indians were bamboozled by the swing prowess of Junaid Khan in Chennai after being reduced to 29 for 5. Despite the valiant efforts of their Dhoni, the Men in Green safely overhauled the target and will now aim to clinch the series.
India’s Playing XI: 1 http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ashok-Dinda-c1098
Pakistan’s Playing XI: 1 http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mohammad-Irfan-c76983
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