On December 6, the India vs South Africa clash will unfold in a crucial contest that could decide the entire series in Visakhapatnam. The first task of India is to come back after the loss in the second ODI, on the contrary, South Africa want to bring the tour to a close with yet another impressive performance.
So, both teams are entering the last game of the series full of self-belief and with boldly crafted strategies, carrying fearless competitive intent, and aiming for unshakable dominance.
Team News
India: KL Rahul is leading a well-balanced team that includes Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, and Harshit Rana. Besides India getting a power through Kohli’s great form, the bowling department also seems to be up for a tougher challenge.
South Africa: Temba Bavuma is the skipper of a stable side that has Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Quinton de Kock, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, and Dewald Brevis. It was Markram’s ton that powered the visitors and Jansen continues to be the biggest threat with the new ball.
Match Details
Location: Visakhapatnam, India
Stadium: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium
Date: Friday, December 6
Kick-off Time: 1:30 p.m. IST
Head-to-Head
India are just a little better in the last ODIs, but South Africa have totally turned things around during this tour. Their mammoth chase at the last game gave the fight more excitement and made the pressure on India for the decider even higher.
Match Prediction
India might be just a little bit better if Kohli, Rohit and Rahul are going to be on the same wavelength. Meanwhile, South Africa have to depend on Markram and Jansen to take the fight back.
Predicted Result: India will be victorious by 20-30 runs or 3-4 wickets.
