IND vs SA 3rd ODI: Chasing a modest target of 212, South Africa opener Tony de Zorzi slammed his first-ever ODI century to seal South Africa’s 8-wicket win over India. Opener Zorzi and Reeza Hendricks (52) stitched the record partnership of 130 in 27.5 overs. Zorzi remained unbeaten on 119 off 122 balls to make sure South Africa levelled the series 1-1 in Gqeberha.
After the loss, skipper Rahul opined that Team India could have got 50-60 extra runs and the defeat is a learning that his side will take from Gqeberha. Rahul admitted that India lost wickets at regular intervals which paved the way for South Africa to stage a comeback. “We leave what happens on the ground and try and focus on the next one,” Rahul added.
In conclusion, the third and the final ODI will decide the winner of this ODI series. The win will be crucial for India to regain their fan’s trust after the miserable loss in the World Cup final at the hands of mighty Australia.
Hence, the engrossing India vs South Africa ODI series will conclude with a much-awaited third match on 21st December. Hence, to support your fantasy wager, we present to you the Preview, Playing 11 Prediction, Venue details as well as FAQs of IND vs SA 3rd ODI.
IND vs SA 3rd ODI: Match Details
Teams: India vs South Africa
Venue: Boland Park, Paarl
Date: December 21, 2023
Time: 13:30 (IST)
IND vs SA 2nd ODI: Pitch Report
The third One Day International (ODI) is slated to take place on December 21, 2023, at 4:30 PM IST at Boland Park in Paarl. Known for its competitive nature, the pitch at Boland Park offers a balanced contest between bowlers and batters alike. In the initial phases of the game, the fast bowlers are expected to play a significant role, capitalizing on the conditions to make an impact during the opening overs.
However, as the match progresses, the pitch is anticipated to become more conducive to spin bowling. The spinners are likely to become pivotal players in the latter half of the game, exploiting the conditions to extract turn and variations. With its dynamic characteristics, Boland Park in Paarl is set to provide an engaging and challenging platform for both teams, making the third ODI an exciting encounter with potential twists and turns influenced by the pitch conditions.
IND vs SA ODI: HEAD-TO-HEAD
In the realm of One Day Internationals (ODIs), the cricketing titans India and South Africa have engaged in 91 fierce battles on the field. Amidst these encounters, India has emerged triumphant in 38 contests, showcasing their cricketing prowess, while South Africa has claimed victory in 50 matches, underscoring their competitive spirit.
The remaining 3 matches concluded without a definitive result, adding an element of unpredictability to the historical encounters between these two cricketing powerhouses. The statistics mirror the intense and closely contested nature of the rivalry, making every India-South Africa ODI clash a compelling chapter in the narrative of cricketing history.
India’s tour of South Africa: ODI Squads
India ODI squad: KL Rahul (Captain)(wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Rajat Patidar, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (wk), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh.
South Africa ODI squad: Aiden Markram (Captain), 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
IND vs SA 3rd ODI: Predicted Playing 11
India (Predicted) Playing 11: KL Rahul (Captain)(wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Sai Sudharsan, Sanju Samson (wk), Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar.
South Africa (Predicted) Playing 11: Aiden Markram (Captain), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tony de Zorzi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi, Nandre Burger.
IND vs SA 3rd ODI: Player News
Deepak Chahar who was earlier a part of the Indian contingent withdrew his name from the ODI series due to an unknown family emergency. Moreover, it was reported that Shreyas Iyer, the vice-captain of the Indian ODI squad will miss the IND vs SA 3rd ODI as he will begin preparations for the two-match Test series which will begin right after the ODI clash.
FAQs
Q. Where can I watch India vs South Africa series in India?
A. Cricket fans in India can watch the India vs South Africa 2023-24 matches live telecast on the Star Sports Network channels. You can watch the India tour of South Africa live streaming on the Disney+Hotstar app and website.
Q. Will Virat Kohli play the ODI Series against South Africa?
A. Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli will not be participating in the 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs.
Also read: IND vs SA: Mohammed Shami To Be Ruled Out Of South Africa Tests Due To Injury
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