Critical IND vs SA Match: Careers at Stake for These Indian Players, All Eyes on Their Performance Today

IND vs SA 3rd ODI – The 3-match ODI series between India and South Africa is underway. The series is currently tied at 1-1. Team India beat South Africa by 8 wickets in the first ODI. 

Team India won very easily. South Africa responded in the next match. They beat Team India by 8 wickets. Now the last decisive match of the series will take place. 

After that, Team India will not play ODIs for the next few months. In that case, this match is very important for a player. This match might be his last chance. This player’s name is Sanju Samson.

The auction of the players for the IPL 2024 season starts in Dubai on Tuesday. At that time, Rajasthan Royals bought some players who will make the team stronger in the next season.

When the new season starts from March, team captain Sanju Samson will have a strong team. But before the IPL, Samson is tensed to save his international career. Which may end before the T20 league.

How did the performance in the first two ODIs?

Sanju Samson did not get a chance to bat in the first ODI in Johannesburg. But he had a chance to strengthen his claim by playing a big innings in the second match.

Samson came to the crease after the loss of the third wicket in the 27th over. Samson had plenty of time. But like his entire career, he once again failed to capitalize on this opportunity.

Almost 5 overs remained on the pitch. After that, he scored 12 runs in 23 balls and waited for the pavilion.

Which players are knocking on the door?

Now the last match of the series will be played in Paar on Thursday, December 21. This is Samson’s last chance to keep his place in the team intact.

The team has players like Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan. Tilak Verma, Rinku Singh and Sai Sudarshan are also knocking on the door. So Samson has to give a special performance.