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Team India have beaten South Africa in the 3-match ODI series by a scoreline of 2-1. The hosts would be disappointed with the result. Arshdeep Singh took four wickets for India today.
Team India just one wicket away from beating South Africa at their home in this ODI series.
SA: 216/9 (45 Overs)
David Miller 10 (20) caught by KL Rahul bowled by Mukesh Kumar. India have got it right this time, Mukesh gets his first wicket of the day.
SA: 196/7 (39.1 Overs)
David Miller is the last hope for South Africa now alongside Keshav Maharaj who can also do a bit of damage in his good day.
SA: 190/6 (37 Overs)
Wiaan Mulder 1 (3) caught by Rahul bowled by Washington Sundar. South Africa lose six wickets in chase of 297.
SA: 186/6 (35 Overs)
India on top as South Africa lose Heinrichh Klaasen. David Miller in the middle facing Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan.
SA: 174/5 (33.2 Overs)
Tony de Zorzi 81 (87) LBW by Arshdeep Singh. India bounce back with another wicket as the set batter departs now.
SA: 161/4 (31 Overs)
Team India need to find some wickets and they need to find them quickly. Klaasen is a dangerous batter if he gets going.
SA: 161/3 (29.3 Overs)
Aiden Markram 36 (41) caught behind by KL Rahul bowled by Washington Sundar. Proteas captain goes for the reverse sweep and the ball touches his gloves.
SA: 141/3 (26 Overs)
South Africa steady in chase now as Markram and Zorvi keep their cool in the middle. India in a spot of worry now.
SA: 118/2 (23.4 Overs)
South Africa need 196 runs in 29 overs. Mukesh Kumar comes into the attack now. Markram in the middle will look to attack the pacer.
SA: 101/2 (21 Overs)
Team India have the upper hand at the moment but South Africa can turn the contest around once again with a solid partnership.
SA: 90/2 (18.2 Overs)
Zorzi has completed his fifty in 54 balls. Axar Patel and Sundar continue attack for Team India looking for attacks.
SA: 65/1 (16.4 Overs)
Washington Sundar joins Axar Patel in the middle in search of a wicket. South Africa looking to build up a solid partnership.
SA: 65/1 (14 Overs)
India in search of a wicket at the moment. South Africa's Zorzi is in fine rhythm at the moment.
SA: 65/1 (12 Overs)
Powerplay has been finished. Zorzi is joined by Rassie van der Dussen in the middle now.
SA: 63/1 (10.2 Overs)
Arhseep Singh gets the first wicket. Hendricks 19 (24) caught behind by KL Rahul. A roaring celebration from the left armer.
SA: 59/1 (8.1 Overs)
Mukesh Kumar smashed for a four and six by Zorzi. South Africa off to a fine start now. India in a little bit of trouble at the moment.
IND: 46/0 (6 Overs)
Avesh Khan comes into the attack now. India searching for an early wicket in the start. Hendricks and Zorzi looking to counter attack now.
SA: 27/0 (4 Overs)
South Africa keen on not losing early wickets as they take the safe approach. Hendricks and De Zorzi will eye a good start for their team.
SA: 9/0 (2.1 Overs)
South Africa begin chase with Reeza Hendricks and Tony de Zorzi. India give the new ball to Mukesh Kumar.
SA: 2/0 (0.4 Overs)
Team India have posted 296 runs on the board in the third and final ODI of this series. Rinku Singh in the end ran havoc on Burger and other bowlers as he smashed 38 runs in 27 balls.
IND: 296/8 (50 Overs)
Rinku Singh batting on 27 off 23 balls with 2 fours and a six so far. India looking to put up 300 plus on the board.
IND: 271/6 (48 Overs)
Axar Patel 1 (3) caught by Wiaan Mulder bowled by Hendricks. India lose three wickets in quick succession as the batters try to attack.
IND: 257/6 (46.4 Overs)
Sanju Samson hits century in 110 balls with 6 fours and 2 sixes. What a sensational knock from him.
IND: 235/3 (44 Overs)
Sanju Samson on fire at the moment. Samson has smashed six fours and 2 maximums. Maharaj into the attack now.
IND: 216/3 (41 Overs)
Sanju Samson is on ire at the moment as he smashes Williams for a maximum. India looking very dangerous at the moment.
IND: 198/3 (39 Overs)
India now have seven wickets in hand and they can surely afford to take the counter-attack on the Proteas. We all know how dangerous Varma and Samson can be when they take charge.
IND: 178/3 (37 Overs)
With just fifteen overs left now, India can shift the gears and counter-attack the South African bowling attack.
IND: 160/3 (35.2 Overs)
Sanju Samson has batted very smartly today although this is not his style to bat for so long and just find 4 boundaries. Tilak Varma is on 24 off 49 balls, he just smashed one six off Markram.
IND: 149/3 (33 Overs)
Proteas want wickets as they know how dangerous both of these batters can be when they get going after setting down. Tilak Varma is taking the slow and steady approach.
IND: 135/3 (31 Overs)
Sanju Samson hits fifty in 67 balls, a well-played knock by the batter who came in at number 3 for India. South Africa keen on getting another wicket.
IND: 126/3 (29 Overs)
Aiden Markram comes into the attack now. Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson are taking the safe approach at the moment.
IND: 117/3 (27 Overs)
Half of the overs have been done for the innings of India and they have 113 runs on the board with the loss of three wickets.
IND: 113/3 (25 Overs)
Sanju Samson inches close to his fifty. India need him and Tilak Varma to build up a partnership now to get to a respectable total.
IND: 108/3 (23 Overs)
Tilak Varma has joined Sanju Samson in the middle. Keshav Mahraj and Mulder continue attack for the Proteas.
IND: 104/3 (21.4 Overs)
KL Rahul 21 (35) caught behind by the keeper. India lose another wicket as the captain tries to pull and the ball goes up in air slowly.
IND: 101/3 (18.5 Overs)
Keshav Maharaj comes into the attack with Wiaan Mulder for South Africa. India slowly coming back into this contest.
IND: 91/2 (17 Overs)
Team India have slowed the momentum down for South Africa but the pressure is still on. They cannot afford to lose a wicket at the moment.
IND: 71/2 (13 Overs)
Sanju Samson with a wonderful cover drive for a four. This will give him a huge boost in confidence.
IND: 68/2 (11.3 Overs)
KL Rahul and Sanju Samson looking to buildup a solid partnership after their side loses two wickets early in this contest. The wicket looks difficult for batters against pace.
IND: 59/2 (10 Overs)
Sai Sudharsan LBW by Hendricks. South Africa have got both India openers out now. A bright start for the hosts at the moment.
IND: 50/2 (7.5 Overs)
Sanju Samson is in the limelight now. He has got a chance to prove himself today and he can do it in style with a fabulous knock against the Proteas.
IND: 49/1 (7.2 Overs)
Rajat Patidar departs, not an ideal debut for Team India for the RCB batter. Now, Sanju Samson comes in at number 3 for Team India.
IND: 41/1 (5.5 Overs)
All eyes on debutant Rajat Patidar who is smoking Burger for fours and sixes. He is batting on 22 off 15 balls with 3 boundaries and a six so far.
IND: 30/0 (4.2 Overs)
Rajat Patidar feeling no pressure of the debut. He is leaving the good balls and punishing the loose ones. A fine start from both openers.
IND: 20/0 (3 Overs)
Sai Sudharsan and Rajat Patidar are off to a fine start for Team India. Lizaad Williams gets smacked for a stylish boundary in the second over by Patidar.
IND: 12/0 (1.4 Overs)
Debutant Rajat Patidar opens the batting for Team India along with Sai Sudharsan in the middle. They will face Burger with the new ball.
IND: 0/0 (0.1 Over)
India (Playing XI): Sanju Samson, Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul(w/c), Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, 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(w), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams, Beuran Hendricks.
South Africa captain Aiden Markram wins the toss and elects to bowl first against India.
Rajat Patidar has been handed the India cap which means he will make his debut for the team today. He plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL.
Team India captain KL Rahul has a tough test ahead of the final match of the series. Beating South Africa at home is a big task even for a quality side like Team India.
Toss coming up shortly for the India vs South Africa 3rd ODI. The final game of the series will decide the winners of the series. KL Rahul and Aiden Markram will be coming out for toss shortly, stay tuned!
The toss for the India vs South Africa 3rd ODI will take place at 1.30 pm IST. Keep watching this space for latest udpates from the toss as well live score when the match starts at 4.30 pm.
India Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul(c), Sanju Samson(w), Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Rajat Patidar, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep
South Africa Squad: Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams, Beuran Hendricks, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kyle Verreynne, Ottniel Baartman, Mihlali Mpongwana, Andile Phehlukwayo
There are some exciting Indian players playing in the third ODI. KL Rahul hit a fifty in the 2nd match and would want a big hundred to not just help India win the series but also get ready for the Tests ahead. Let's see of Rinku Singh gets another game. Shubman Gill's bat also needs to do some talking before the series ends.
SA batter Tony de Zorzi is the leading run-scorer in the series but India's youngster Sai Sudharsan is ot behind. Tony has 147 runs in 2 matches while Sudharsan has 117 runs in same number if matches. KL Rahul is on the third with 56 runs on 2 games.
The third ODI Between India and South Africa will start at 4.30 pm IST. The toss for which will take place at 4 pm IST. Keep watching this space for latest updates from the game.
SA Possible XI: Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (capt), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams, Beuran Hendricks
India Possible XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (capt), Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar
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The third ODI between India and South Africa will be played in Paarl. It will be played at the Boland Park. The venue is known for its balanced pitches, giving scope for batters to score runs and bowlers the chance to pick wickets.
The third ODI between India and South Africa will start at 4.30 pm IS. Keep watching this space for all latest updates from the match.
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In the 93 ODIs played between India and South Africa, the Proteas hold the advantage in head-to-head records. They've secured victory in 51 matches, while India has emerged triumphant in 39 encounters.
Said Sudharsan has had a terrific start to his international career, striking two fifties in first 2 ODIs of this series, and that too in overseason conditions. Watching Sudharsan bat, it does not feel like he is batting in his first international series. He already looks very polished for this stage and these are great signs for Indian cricket.
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Anticipate scorching thirty-six-degree heat, a gentle breeze barely whispering relief, and not a single hint of rain. The pitch, though not lightning-fast, has seen 300 runs breached thrice in the 15 men's ODIs held here, yet the elusive 400 remains unattained. But amidst it all, expect the most exuberant crowd, arguably the most spirited in the entire cricketing world.
India Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul(c), Sanju Samson(w), Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Rajat Patidar, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep
South Africa Squad: Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams, Beuran Hendricks, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kyle Verreynne, Ottniel Baartman, Mihlali Mpongwana, Andile Phehlukwayo
SA Possible XI: Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (capt), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams, Beuran Hendricks.
IND Possible XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (capt), Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar.
Good news for cricket fans is that the chances of rain are less at the venue where this contest is going to take place. The game will begin at 1:00 PM local time of South Africa.
The winner of the third and final ODI game will win the series. India knew before the tour it will be a tough against the Proteas at their home soil and similar thing is on the plate for them at the moment.
Sanju Samson needs to perform if he gets a chance in the third and final ODI of the 3-match series. He has been many chances in Indian jersey but has failed to impress.
KL Rahul is key for Team India for their upcoming contest against the Proteas. The hosts will be keen getting the win and sealing the series but India would like to change their mission.
Hello, we will take you through all the key updates from India vs South Africa 3rd ODI match here. Team India will look to bounce back in this contest after losing the second ODI of the series.
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Highlights IND VS SA 3rd ODI: In the 3rd ODI between India and South Africa, India aims for a series win, hinging on a solid start from openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and B Sai Sudharsan. While Sudharsan impressed with scores of 55 and 62, Gaikwad struggled, leading to a fragile opening partnership. South Africa's openers, Tony de Zorzi and Reeza Hendricks, built a successful 130-run partnership in the previous match. Young talent Tilak Varma has faced challenges, needing to rediscover his form. Without Shreyas Iyer in the middle-order, the responsibility falls on the top order.
Boland Park's batsman-friendly pitch may favour India. Concerns exist in India's bowling, with Mukesh Kumar yet to make an impact. The team contemplates changes, possibly introducing veteran leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. South Africa looks to De Zorzi and fast bowler Nandre Burger for strong performances. Squads include KL Rahul, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Avesh Khan for India, and Aiden Markram, Reeza Hendricks, and Beuran Hendricks for South Africa.