The ODI series between India and South Africa is evenly poised at 1-1 with the series decider set to be played at Vizag on December 6. India won the opening match at Ranchi by 13 runs but South Africa bounced back in style as they chased down 358 in the second ODI at Raipur to keep the series alive.
Toss and Dew in focus
India have now lost 20 tosses in a row in this format. During the post match presentation, when asked on what could India have done differently. KL Rahul replied maybe he could have won the toss in a funny tone. It may have been a tongue in cheek comment but the dew factor has played a massive role in both matches and especially the Raipur game where the chasing team had a huge advantage with the dew factor and toss could once again play a vital role in this match. India have now lost 20 tosses in a row and surely KL Rahul will be hoping the coin falls in his favour for this match.
Form Guide (Most recent first)
India: LWWLL
South Africa: WLLWL
Team News (India & South Africa)
Nandre Burge and De Zorzi injured
Nandre Burger is likely to miss out after an injury in the previous match forced him to leave the field mid way during his seventh overm Tony De Zorzi also walked off the field and might be rested for this match.
India (Probable 11) : Jaiswal, Rohit, Kohli, Ruturaj, KL Rahul (c & wk), Sundar/ Pant, Jadeja, Harshit, Arshdeep, Prasidh, Kuldeep
South Africa (Probable 11) : Markram, De Kock( wk), Bavuma(c), Rickelton, Breetzke, Brevis, Jansen, Bosch, Maharaj, Ngidi, Baartman
Pitch and Conditions
The surface at Vishakapatnam should be a balanced one with good help for both pacers and spinners. While batting will be easier as the match progresses. Dew will play a role and teams will prefer chasing. Team batting first will be looking to score 20/25 runs above par total to counter the dew factor.
