India, Dec. 2 -- South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has downplayed the sense of novelty in facing an Indian side featuring Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, saying their presence is nothing unfamiliar to the Proteas, given how long both have dominated international cricket.

Ahead of the second ODI in Raipur, Bavuma reflected on the longevity of India's senior stars, recalling that he was still a schoolboy when he first watched Rohit in action during the 2007 T20 World Cup. "We played against Rohit. I think it was in 2007, the T20 World Cup. I was still in school then," he told reporters in Raipur ahead of the second ODI.

Kohli's 52nd ODI hundred and Rohit's composed 57 had set up India's 17-run win in the opening ODI, giving the visitors a 1...