The third and final match of the ODI series between India and South Africa will be settled on Saturday, December 6. Vizaj will host the encounter. The toss is scheduled at 1:00 PM IST, and the match will start at 1:30 PM IST. Due to the dew, the toss remains a key factor that could aid the side winning it. Streak of India of 20 straight toss losses is continuing, and a defeat in Vizag would hand South Africa wins in both the Test and ODI series.
South Africa team of Temba Bavuma produced a remarkable run chase to level the three-match ODI series against India 1-1. Chasing a intimidating 359, century of Aiden Markram lead the innings while contributions from middle order secured an outstanding victory. The bowlers of India struggled to contain the attack, hampered further by heavy dew on the outfield.
India captain KL Rahul told after the match “Not really. With so much dew and the challenges of bowling in the second innings, the umpires were kind to allow a ball change. The toss is extremely important, and I’m disappointed we lost it. There were definitely areas where we could have performed better, “
For securing the series before the third and final match India needed a win, but comeback of South Africa in the second ODI has set up a exciting decider. Third ODI winning team will secure the series by a 2-1 margin. The visitors had earlier executed a remarkable 2-0 sweep in the Tests.
India cricket team will be discourage to win the three-match ODI series, as the T20I series of five-match will be played just after the third and last ODI match.
Shubman Gill, who leads Indian cricket team in Tests and ODIs is also included in the T20I squad and may back if fully fit. Due to a neck injury picked up in the first Test, the star batter has been out of the ongoing ODI series.
