IND vs SA 3rd ODI – Final match of India vs. South Africa ODI series today. India led initially but hosts equalized in the second match. Today’s game is decisive.
Rajat Patidar debuts for India; South Africa chose to bowl after winning the toss.
Indian squad includes Lokesh Rahul (captain), Rajat Patidar (debut), Sai Sudarshan, Sanju Samson, Tilak Verma, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Akshar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar.
Key focus: Frontline batsmen must deliver after opening pair’s disappointment in previous matches.
India won the first match but lost the second by eight wickets, making it 1-1. Rituraj Gaikwad and Sai Sudarshan’s performance crucial.
Sai Sudarshan scored 55 and 62 runs; Gaikwad managed only 5 and 4 runs. Their partnerships were 23 and 4 runs in respective matches. South Africa’s Toni Zorji hit his maiden century; Reza Hendricks scored 52 runs.
Bowling dynamics: Arshdeep and Avesh Khan excelled; Yuzvendra Chahal might join, affecting Kuldeep Yadav or Akshar Patel’s inclusion.
South Africa excited about Zarji’s performance; Gavaslya, Quinton de Kock’s replacement, and fast bowler Nandre Berger impressed.
