Following two action-packed encounters, the One-day International series between India and South Africa stands at level. The two heavyweights will now square off for the third and final ODI of the series on December 21at The Boland Park in Paarl. Both teams will look to make the most out of the last fixture, which will decide the fate of the three-match assignment. India pulled off a dominant start to the overseas series. The KL Rahul-led side put up an enthralling performance in the opening ODI to register a commanding 8-wicket win.
South Africa, who faced a batting collapse in the first game, bounced back exceptionally in the second ODI. India batted first in the game and were bundled out for just 211 runs. After the first innings was over, it was already looking like an easy deal for South Africa. The hosts lived up to the expectations, with their openers making a positive start to the chase. While Reeza Hendricks scored a composed fifty, Tony de Zorzi stayed unbeaten at 119 runs, a knock that comprised 9 boundaries and 6 maximums. Rassie van der Dussen got the remaining job done with a 36-run knock, with South Africa securing an 8-wicket victory.
India vs South Africa ODI Head-To-Head Records:
India and South Africa have so far faced off against each other in 93 ODIs. The Proteas have the upper hand in the head-to-head records. They have won 51 of those matches, while India have triumphed over South Africa in 39 ODIs.
Check out India vs South Africa Probable XIs:
IND Probable XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (c), Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh
PAK Probable XI: Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams, Ottniel Bartman
India vs South Africa Full Squad
India Full Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Rajat Patidar, Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (C)(wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, and Deepak Chahar
South Africa Full Squad: Aiden Markram (c), 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
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