IND vs SA, 3rd ODI match prediction: Who will win today’s match between India and South Africa?

The stage is set for an exciting series decider like India lock horns with South Africa in the third and final One Day International (ODI) at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Now that the series is tied at 1-1 after two high-scoring encounters, the final match on Saturday, December 6 promises to be a spectacular match.

India’s batting was phenomenal, led by Virat Kohliwho has smashed back-to-back centuries (his 52nd and 53rd ODI tons). Travel Giikwad also joined the party with a brilliant maiden ODI century in the second match. However, India’s bowling was a major problem as they struggled to contain the Proteas, especially during the chase at Raipur.

South Africa, led by Temba Bavumashowed great character to come back from the first defeat. Their top class, with Quinton de Kock And Aiden Markramare in blistering form, proving their ability to chase down daunting totals. They are aiming for their first ODI series win in India since 2015.

IND vs SA, 3rd ODI: Match details

• Date and time: December 6; 1:30 PM IST / 08:00 GMT
• Location: Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

IND vs SA, Head-to-Head Record in ODIs

Matches played: 96 | India won: 41 | South Africa won: 52 | No results: 03

ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium Field Report

The Visakhapatnam pitch is typically a batting paradise known for its consistent bounce and a fast outfield, making another high-scoring spectacle very likely. Being a day-night match, dew is expected to play a role in the second innings, making it difficult for spinners to grip the ball and potentially favoring the team batting second. The toss will be crucial, and the captain who wins the toss will likely choose to bowl first.

Squads

India: KL Rahul (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh.

South Africa: Bavuume (c), Aiden Markra, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Cock’s Quinton, Marco Jansen, Tony of Zorzi, Robin Hermann, Ottneil Baartman.

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IND vs SA, 3rd ODI: Match Prediction

Case 1:

• India wins the toss and bowls first
• South Africa’s powerplay score: 50-60
• South Africa’s overall score: 280-290

Case 2:

• South Africa wins the toss and bowls first
• India’s Powerplay Score: 60-70
• India’s overall score: 290-310

Match result: Team bowls first to win the game.

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