The IND vs SA ODI series hangs in balance with all to play for in the 3rd and final game of the series. The Proteas came back strongly in the second game to level the series at 1-1. The India Cricket Team thumped the Proteas to register a 8 wicket win, and the hosts returned the favour in the second. With series on the line, can KL Rahul and young boys seal the deal for the Men in Blue?
The IND vs SA T20I series remained a draw. However, the ODI series grants a chance for either side to take away the series. Only a win in the last game and either of the sides are capable of pulling something out of the hat to baffle their opposition.
Series in Line – KL Rahul & Co ready for series decider
Tony de Zorzi’s unbeaten 119 in the 2nd ODI dug the grave for the Men in Blue. Team India needs to dust off their poor form and come back roaring. India looked completely different from what they showed in the first game of the series. A complete mismatch both in bowling and batting guided the hosts to level the series.
KL Rahul and Co will now have to start from scratch to settle the tie. With repetitive lapses in batters failing to convert big scores will surely be a concern for Rahul Dravid. The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson have to be fearless and go all guns blazing to register a good score on the board.
As for the Proteas, they need to continue their momentum. Both Zorzi and Reeza Hendricks hammered century and half century respectively. With the ball Nandre Burger was impressive with his three wicket haul. Beuran Hendricks and Keshav Maharaj provided huge assistance after bagging 2 wickets apiece.
India vs South Africa 3rd ODI Match Details
Date – 21st December, 2023
Time – 4:30 PM IST
Venue – Boland Park, Paarl
Live Broadcast – Star Sports Network
Live Streaming – Disney+Hotstar
India ODI squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Rajat Patidar, Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (C)(wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Chahar (Unavailable).
South Africa ODI squad: Aiden Markram (c), Ottniel Baartman, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Mihlali Mpongwana, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne and Lizaad Williams
