The ICC World Twenty20 Super Eight game between Proteas and India taking place on Tuesday 2 October from 16:00 is one of the most eagerly anticipated contests in this tournament.

It will definitely be a roller coaster ride as the two captains, AB de Villiers and Mahendra Dohni will be fighting for a semifinal qualification for their teams.

Both men carry credibility and honour and most importantly have shown elegance in their leadership.

South Africa vs. India will be a game that evokes plenty of excitement, and puts a great deal of pressure on both these captains.

We look at the strategies these two have taken up in the past to lead their teams through the tough times.

What makes these captains really special?
MS Dohni, India’s "captain cool" has an ability to stay calm under pressure. The match may turn into a "horror" game, but he always looks relaxed and positive. Captain cool’s attitude has rubbed off onto his teammates and made him one of the most successful players of his generation.

The 30 year old is not only a power-hitter but has become a smarter batsman. He made history earlier this year when he led India to a World Cup win after 28 years. In December 2009, India became the top-ranked Test team in the world for the first time under Dohni’s regime.

The highest he had scored in the previous 21 innings was 38 runs. He still walked in and created history with an unbeaten 91-run innings, which also won him the man-of-the-match award.

On the other hand, AB de Villiers is trying to give South African cricket a new image and he could be the best chance South Africa has for breaking its major tournament hex, the "choker" tag.

AB de Villiers is one of the most gifted athletes. He is not only good at cricket but is also an excellent golfer and tennis player. His sophisticated style is evident in his ability to switch from classical batting to playing more innovative strokes and that sets him apart from most South African batsmen. He is among the Top 3 in both the ICC Test and ODI batting rankings.

His motto is to think less and act more, avoiding complexity in the game. De Villiers shows a lot of faith in the men who turn out on the field for him by allowing his teammates the space to perform.

Don’t miss the live broadcast from Colombo on SS2/SSHD2 at 16:00 and via live streaming on supersport.com.