Team India is all set to lock horns with the mighty South Africa for the decider of the three-match ODI series. Here is all you need to know about today's match (Pic: AFP/File Pic)
Updated On: 2023-12-21 11:58 AM IST
Compiled by : Sujay Shivalkar
In the 3rd ODI, the "Men in Blue" will clash with the "Proteas" at Eurolux Boland Park. The match will start at 4.30 pm. So far, the series between the teams has been tied and it will be an interesting clash to watch as the hosts will put out their best performances to seal the home series
Team India faced a defeat in the second ODI clash and will look to avoid the mistakes they made. Depending on the solid start from openers Sai Sudharshan and Ruturaj Gaikwad, the Men in Blue will aim to seal the series with a win. While Sai impressed with the scores of 55 and 62, Gaikwad, on the other hand, struggled to convert his innings into big scores
Sanju Samson who did not get a chance to bat in the first ODI, managed to score just 12 runs in the second clash. It would be a tough call for the management whether to replace him or not at the fifth spot
As the Eurolux Boland Park is known as a batting pitch, the average score of the team batting first on the pitch is 254 runs. Teams batting first have 60 per cent of match-winning records in the stadium
Rinku Singh who debuted for India in the second ODI, managed to score just 17 runs in 14 deliveries including 2 fours and 1 six. People will again keep tabs on Singh to deliver performances ahead of the final clash
India:
KL Rahul (captain and wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, B Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Rajat Patidar, Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Rinku Singh, Akash Deep, Yuzvendra Chahal, Washington Sundar
South Africa:
Aiden Markram (captain), Ottneil Bartman, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Mihlali Mpongwana, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Rassie van der Dussen, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lizaad Williams, Kyle Verreynne
