SA v IND, 3rd T20I: It will be ODI series decider against South Africa

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SA v IND, 3rd T20I It will be ODI series decider
against South Africa
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It will be the last and the series decider game
today between India and South Africa. When India
plays South Africa in the ODI series decider at
Boland Park on Thursday, December 21, a young
Indian team will be hoping to bounce back and
capture only the country's second-ever ODI series
victory. After winning the first ODI in
Johannesburg by 8 wickets, India lost the second
in Gqeberha by the same margin by which the two
had shared the series so far. Both India and
South Africa do not have a complete team since
their stars, including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli,
Jasprit Bumrah, and Kagiso Rabada, are preparing
for the forthcoming two-match Test series, which
begins on December 26.
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India's chances of winning their second ODI
series in South Africa will hinge on the openers
performing well in the third and final match on
Thursday in Paarl. The first two matches had a
similar plot of a shaky opening
combination. India's last ODI series triumph
came in 2018, and they will need a solid start
from both Ruturaj Gaikwad and B Sai Sudharsan if
they are to win another. Sai Sudharsan has looked
good in his opening two games of the series,
scoring 55 and 62 points. Gaikwad, on the other
hand, was unable to assist him. India had a
small concern with their bowling unit prior to
the third ODI. Mukesh Kumar needs to put on his
striking armor right now because he hasn't taken
a wicket in his last two games. The Bengal player
struggled after Proteas starter Tony de Zorzi
brute-forced him through the on-side with
thunderous hacks. India's first-wicket
partnership broke down at 23 and 4 in
Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth, with the
right-hander falling for five and four. South
African openers Tony de Zorzi (his first century)
and Reeza Hendricks, on the other hand,
annihilated the chase with a combined 130 runs.
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In a similar vein, Tilak Varma's promising career
appeared to have peaked in the past few months.
The strong left-hander appears to have brought
his troubles with him to South Africa, where he
struggled to achieve his peak in the home T20I
series against Australia. The batter from
Hyderabad has not yet achieved his peak
here. India lacks Shreyas Iyer in the middle
order to support the innings, so Gaikwad and
Varma, unless he is replaced by the uncapped
Rajat Patidar for today's match, must rediscover
their range. Patidar normally bats at No. 4 for
Madhya Pradesh. Following the first one-day,
Iyer took part in an inter-squad match to prepare
for the following Test series. The Boland Park
surface, which typically favors batsmen, can
provide some relief for these top-order batsmen.
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The bounce of the Port Elizabeth pitch was a
touch uneven, particularly in the initial
innings, but the Paarl deck typically produces
proper bounce and carry, allowing batters to
swing freely and hit fearlessly. It may also
urge the think-tank to give free-hitting Sanju
Samson, who was out for 12 in the previous
encounter, another chance, and the Kerala
cricketer donning the big gloves in Port
Elizabeth could be an indication of that. Watch
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Weather report India vs. South Africa 3rd ODI
Fantastic news for cricket enthusiasts! The
weather forecast for today's third ODI between
India and South Africa in Paarl is as
follows Sunny skies Clear skies are expected
throughout the match, providing excellent
conditions for both teams to play their best
cricket. Hot temperatures Expect blistering
heat, with highs of 36C (97F) at noon. As the
game progresses, the temperature is forecast to
drop somewhat, providing some relief to both
players and fans. No rain There is no risk of
rain, therefore the game will not be hampered by
inclement weather. Humidity Humidity levels are
expected to be lower than in previous matches in
the series, providing some relief from the
extreme heat. Wind A moderate wind speed of
around 28 km/h (17 mph) is expected, which could
influence play, particularly for highballs and
swing bowling. Overall, the weather appears to
be unimportant in this highly anticipated
contest. Under clear sky and sunshine, players
and fans can expect an exciting game.
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Squads South Africa Aiden Markram (captain),
Nandre Burger, Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi,
Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Keshav Maharaj,
Mihlali Mpongwana, Wiaan Mulder, Rassie van der
Dussen, Beuran Hendricks, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kyle
Verreynne, Lizaad Williams,  India KL Rahul
(captain, WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan,
Rajat Patidar, Tilak Varma, Shreyas Iyer, Rinku
Singh, Sanju Samson (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar
Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh
Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Akash
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