Bhuvneshwar strikes first
Pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar gave South Africa their first breakthrough as he trapped well-set Hashim Amla in front.
Amla was caught behind the stumps by MS Dhoni as he edged the pacer in the last over of the first powerplay. He even went upstairs to review the umpire's decision but in vain.
Chahal strikes in his second over
Chahal struck in his second over as Quinton de Kock (20) was caught in the deep trying to pull his leg-break.
Chahal recorded his career-best ODI figures of 5 for 22 in 8.2 overs.
Interestingly, Chahal's figures were best by any Indian bowler on South African soil eclipsing Yuvraj Singh's 4 for 6 against Namibia at Pietermaritzburg during 2003 World Cup.
Kuldeep remains effective as usual
The chubby-cheeked spinner superbly complemented Chahal. Kuldeep (3/20 in 6 overs) kept things tight for the batting side as none of the Proteas batsmen were able to read both the bowlers off their hands nor off the pitch.
Both Chahal-Kuldeep bamboozled the batsmen with their difficult art-form with a collective haul of 8 for 42 -- best ever by a spin duo in an ODI on the South African soil.
Kohli-Shikhar frustrate Proteas
Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli grounded their disheartened bowling attack to dust. The duo put on a chanceless 93-run partnership for the 2nd wicket, putting on a show for the capacity crowd at Supersport Park.
The only Indian wicket to perish in the second ODI was that of Rohit Sharma after he couldn't break his poor run on South African soil and was out caught at fine leg off Kagiso Rabada (1/24).
The latter had troubled Rohit throughout, and nearly had him earlier when a confident shout for caught behind was turned around off DRS in the batsman's favour.
Chahal gets Man of the Match
Yuzvendra Chahal holds the man of the match trophy after winning their second one day international cricket against South Africa and India at Centurion Park.
Chahal and Kuldeep's magical wrist spin outfoxed a depleted South Africa as India romped to a crushing nine-wicket win.
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Hardik Pandya with Blue Streaks
All-rounder Hardik Pandya did a unique hairstyle for the second ODI. Pandya coloured his hair blue which grabbed several eyeballs. Even the commentators were seen discussing Pandya's 'blue streaks'.