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Indian skipper, KL Rahul says that it looks like a good wicket and the toss really doesn’t matter and the pitch will remain almost the same throughout the day, and even under the lights there won’t be much change, so he’s happy with batting first. Adds that once they get a good start they need to capitalise on it. Says that today is another opportunity for them to prove themselves. Expresses that the pitch looks more improved than the previous two and is hopeful that they put enough runs on board. Informs that Rajat Patidar makes his debut and replaces Ruturaj Gaikwad who has damaged his finger and Kuldeep Yadav has been rested for Washington Sundar.
Aiden Markram, the captain of South Africa wins the toss and says he wants to bowl first. Adds that the wicket won’t change much and says that he wants to challenge his team in the chase. He mentions that he looks forward to winning this one as well. He adds that it is an opportunity to repeat the things they did well. Mentions that running between the wickets will be crucial and ends by mentioning that they are playing the same side.
India (Playing XI) – Rajat Patidar (On debut, in for Ruturaj Gaikwad), Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (C), Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar (In for Kuldeep Yadav), Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar.
South Africa (Playing XI) – Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (C), Heinrich Klaasen (WK), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams, Beuran Hendricks.
TOSS – The flip of the coin lands in favor of South Africa and they will BOWL first.
PITCH REPORT – Vernon Philander is pitchside and he says that this ground offers a good surface to bat on and it is quite warm as well. He adds that it is dry with very little grass and is expecting it to be a touch slower. He expects the ball to skid on nicely once the lights come on. The average score is around 270 and the boundary down the ground is the longest.
JUST IN – The visuals from Boland Park show that Rajat Patidar has been handed his ODI cap for India and will make his debut.
India had a forgettable 2nd ODI after a strong start in the opener. KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan kept the runs coming, but the rest stumbled. Sanju Samson missed a big chance, and Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Rinku Singh – no fireworks. Arshdeep Singh was the lone successful bowler, with a surprise scalp from part-timer Rinku Singh. It’s redemption time for the Men in Blue! With series glory on the line, it’s all or nothing at Boland Park. Will the Men in Blue settle the score, or will the Proteas continue their home dominance? The toss and team sheets are just moments away – buckle up and stay tuned!
In the 2nd ODI, the hosts, fueled by Tony de Zorzi’s blazing century, the Proteas came roaring back, leveling the series with an emphatic 8-wicket win. Aiden Markram, David Miller, and Heinrich Klaasen are yet to hit their stride, but their potential is no secret. South Africa’s pace duo of Nandre Burger and Beuran Hendricks, wreaked havoc, living up to the “South African pace battery” hype. They’re hungry for more in this do-or-die clash.
It’s game day at Boland Park in Paarl, and the stage is set for a showdown between the Proteas and Men in Blue. With the epic Drakenstein Mountains as a backdrop, this is the decider of a thrilling three-match ODI series tied at 1-1. The crowd’s buzzing, the atmosphere’s electric – it’s winner takes all! On that note, hello and welcome to our coverage of the 3rd ODI between South Africa and India.
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