Match Prediction:
South Africa and India play the last One-Day International (ODI) of their three-match series on Thursday afternoon in Paarl, with the score tied at 1-1. So far in the series, both teams have been dominated by the other in different games. On Sunday, India won by 8 wickets, while South Africa won by the same amount on Tuesday. This ODI begins at 13:00 p.m. local time in Boland Park.
South Africa knew they needed to bat with greater discipline in the second ODI than they did in the first, and their top order delivered admirably on Tuesday. If they are to win the series, they will need more of the same from their batting lineup in this ODI.
India will need to show a lot of spirit and rebound from a big defeat earlier in the series, like their opponents did on Thursday. Although their bowling attack only got two wickets on Tuesday, they bowled well and could pose problems for South Africa’s hitters again in this match.
Winning Chances:
Toss Prediction:
The team batting first has won three of the last six ODIs at Boland Park, while the team fielding first has won three. Because the chasing side has won both games in this series, we predict that both captains will choose to field first in this ODI if they win the toss.
Weather Report:
The temperature is expected to reach 33 degrees in Paarl within the first five hours of the game. The humidity level will be substantially lower than in the series’ second ODI.
Pitch Report:
In this match, any score over 280 will be considered competitive in the first innings. We anticipate that the pitch will aid quick bowlers more than spinners.
South Africa Preview:
Ottniel Baartman and Andile Phehlukwayo were both ruled out of the second game of the series and this match due to injuries. Lizaad Williams and Beuran Hendricks replaced Tabraiz Shamsi in the team at St George’s Park.
South Africa Squad Predicted:
Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Nandre Burger, Keshav Maharaj, Beuran Hendricks, Lizaad Williams
India Preview:
India made one change ahead of the second ODI, with Shreyas Iyer quitting the squad to focus on Test preparations and Rinku Singh stepping in for his ODI debut after impressing in recent T20Is. This match is unlikely to change.
India Squad Predicted
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (c) (wk), Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan
South Africa vs India Prediction:
So far in the series, we have seen two intense battles with 8-wicket winning margins. However, we will have a winner on Thursday, and that team will win the series. Both bowling attacks had successful days in one of the games, and early wickets were crucial. We predict that India’s bowlers will have the upper hand and that India will win this game.
