India VS South Africa third ODI: Match predictions and tips
With the series poised at 1-1, India and South Africa will square off in the third and final One-Day International (ODI) on Tuesday, October 11, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi
India VS South Africa 3rd ODIAfter a setback in the first game, the Men in Blue responded with a seven-wicket victory in Ranchi on Sunday, October 9. The hosts will try to maintain their dominance at home in the series' last game.
South Africa, on the other hand, showcased an average bowling performance. The spinners were ripped apart, and Anrich Nortje's poor form didn't help the team's cause, as they failed to protect 278 runs.
In the final game of the tour, South Africa has to regroup and fire in unison. With the series wrapped up, skipper Temba Bavuma, who was rested for the second ODI, is expected to return to the starting XI.
Indian players to watch
1. Shreyas Iyer- He was the top run-scorer for India, with 113 not out in the last match against SA. He looked in complete control of SA's bowling attack.
2. Mohammed Siraj- He was the leading wicket-taker for India by conceding just 38 runs from his ten overs with three wickets against SA in the last match.
South Africa's players to watch
1. David Miller- He smashed 35 not out in 34 balls in the last ODI, and in the first ODI, he scored 75 not out in 63 balls.
2. Lungi Ngidi- He was South Africa's leading wicket-taker in the first ODI against India. He can take wickets at regular intervals.
Match Prediction
Men in Blue will are predicted to win as young guns are performing well with a home advantage.
Top Picks
Shreyas Iyer
Mohammed Siraj
Heinrich Klaasen
Lungi Ngidi
Pitch Report
It will be a good batting wicket, with batters getting total value for their shots. There is a probability of dew in the second half of the game. As a result, the team that wins the toss will prefer to chase on this ground.
Team Squad
India- Shikhar Dhawan (Captain), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson (wk), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, and Avesh Khan.
South Africa- Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi and Tabraiz Shamsi.