Having decimated South Africa inside three days on a turning track in Mohali, India will once again look to unleash their troika of spinners to spoil AB de Villiers' landmark 100th match when the two sides square off in the second cricket Test, here on Saturday.
After a comprehensive 108-run victory in the first Test, Virat Kohli's boys are expected to come out all guns blazing against a Proteas side which has been plagued by injuries as well as ineptness to survive on tricky sub-continental turners.
It will also be a test of character for one of contemporary cricket's greatest batsman, who will be deservingly playing his 100th Test.
While Amit Mishra had his 'number' during both innings at Mohali, but there are little doubts that De Villiers is the only big threat that stands in the way of another Indian victory with key pacer Vernon Philander out of the series owing to a twisted ankle and Dale Steyn still looking a doubtful starter.
With the trio of Ravichandran Ashwin (8 wickets), Ravindra Jadeja (8 wickets) and Amit Mishra (3 wickets) in prime form, there are no marks for guessing that India would like to put the visitors through another tough 'spin test' on a Chinnaswamy track, which might last longer than the one at Mohali.
With the spinners accounting for 19 of the 20 wickets at Mohali, the onus will again be on Ashwin and Co to deliver the goods as India would like to get an unassailable 2-0 lead in the second game itself.
There has been an interesting late addition to the squad in young Punjab batting all-rounder Gurkeerat Singh Mann, who does have a chance of making his debut as the fourth spinner.
In that case, India will go with Ishant Sharma dropping both Varun Aaron and Umesh Yadav.
However, rain in Bengaluru could play spoilsport as there has been a steady downpour over the last few days which could hamper the proceedings of this encounter which promises to be an engrossing affair if Weather Gods permit.
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Steyn ruled out
The visiting South African cricket team was on Friday dealt another body blow with injured pace spearhead Dale Steyn being ruled out of the second Test.
The development comes close on the heels of South Africa losing Vernon Philander due to multiple ligament injuries in his left ankle.
"Obviously losing Dale, the best bowler in the world, and Vernon, arguably the best all-rounder in the world, certainly changes the dynamics of the side," South Africa skipper Hashim Amla said.