Team India bounced back in dominant fashion in Ranchi to level the three-match ODI series 1-1. While the visitors registered a win in the opening match in Lucknow, riding on a superb hundred from Shreyas Iyer and a blistering 92 from Ishan Kishan, India registered a 7-wicket win over the visitors. It's all to play for then in the series decider in Delhi on October 11.
Prior to the face-off, here is a stat-based prediction of what could happen in this match and who could eventually emerge as a winner.
Toss Prediction
India have had better luck with the tosses so far during this South Africa series although the Proteas won the toss in the last match. Predicting India to win the toss.
Win Possibility
India seemingly found the mojo which was missing from the team in the series opener. While South Africa have a better head-to-head record over India in this format, expecting India to win the series decider.
Team of the Day
The Team of the Day is India. They showed a lot of improvement in the second ODI and given this will be a quick turnaround for the final match. Backing the team with the winning momentum.
Predicted powerplay score (10 overs) and average first innings total
The average first innings score in ODIs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is 230. However, given the kind of scores and the form that the batters have shown from both teams, expecting the first innings total to be in excess of 250. The predicted score at the end of the first 10 overs is expected to be between 40-60.
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