South Africa vs India 2018: 5 players who need to prove themselves on the ODI leg

#4) Manish Pandey

Pandey would look to have a good series

Manish Pandey came into the spotlight with a century in IPL against the Deccan Chargers in 2009. He was the first Indian to score a century in IPL. He made his debut in the Indian team in 2015 against Zimbabwe where he scored 71 runs.

The Karnataka batsman made his debut for the Indian team in 2015 and since then has played in 22 matches and has scored 432 runs at an average of 39. He scored his first century against Australia in an exciting run chase where India had chased a target of 331 thanks to his 104 of just 81 balls, but his dream run came to an end with that series.

He has had a poor run since the Australian series, scoring just 251 runs in 14 Innings at a poor average of 25.

His dip in form can largely be attributed to the fact that he was used by Dhoni as a number 4 batsman whereas Kohli preferred to use him as a finisher. He now has to get back his form and try to be India's permanent number 4.