IND vs SA 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction: Two ODI outings and two contrasting results are what we have seen so far in the ongoing India vs South Africa contest. With the three-match leg equally poised at 1-1, the series decider between India and South Africa is set to be held on Thursday, December 21 at the Boland Park in Paarl. The fixture will begin at 4:30 PM IST.
While the first game saw the sheer dominance of the Indian pacers, the subsequent game was turned on its head by the South Africans as they launched a comprehensive attack. The Protea bowlers reduced India to a subpar total and then the batters rose to the occasion to level the series 1-1.
What has remained concerning for India is the form of the top-order batters, barring Sai Sudarshan, who notched up two half-century knocks in the two games in his debut series. However, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tilak Varma are enduring a pale phase in their careers. The opener got out at the scores of 5 and 4 in the two games, while Varma could score just 10 runs in the second ODI.
It’s important to note that, Tilak Varma, who became an immediate hit in his first few appearances as the Indian batter, seems to have tapered off a bit in recent times.
The Protea bowlers were on fire in the IND vs SA 2nd ODI as they managed to keep the Indian middle-order quiet. The likes of Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh and Axar Patel could not contribute much to the Indian total.
The Indian management may attempt to introduce capped Rajat Patidar into the playing11 in place of Tilak Varma to further bolster the playing11. Patidar usually bats at number 4 for his domestic side.
IND vs SA 3rd ODI Overview
Series/Tour: India tour of South Africa 2023-24
Match: IND vs SA 3rd ODI
Day/Date: Thursday/December 21, 2023
Venue: Boland Park, Paarl
Time: 4:30 PM IST
IND vs SA 3rd ODI Expected Playing11
South Africa’s Expected Playing11: Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams, Beuran Hendricks
India’s Expected Playing11: Sai Sudharsan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajat Patidar/Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), KL Rahul (c), Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar/Akash Deep
IND vs SA 3rd ODI Full Squads
South Africa Squad: Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams, Beuran Hendricks, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kyle Verreynne, Ottniel Baartman, Mihlali Mpongwana, Andile Phehlukwayo
India Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul(c), Sanju Samson(w), Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Rajat Patidar, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep
IND vs SA 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction
Sai Sudharsan, Tony de Zorzi (c), Rajat Patidhar/Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (w & vc), Heinrich Klaasen, Rinku Singh, Keshav Maharaj, Axar Patel. Beuran Hendricks. Avesh Khan, Nandre Burger.
India vs South Africa 3rd ODI Dream11 Team – 2
Wicket-Keepers: Heinrich Klaasen, KL Rahul
Batters: Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Reeza Hendricks
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Nandre Burger
IND vs SA 3rd ODI Captain And Vice-Captain Picks
Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Vice-Captain: Rassie van der Dussen
Boland Park, Paarl Pitch Report
Boland Park brings some sighs of relief to the batters as the surface tends to favour them generally. The batters enjoy their outing at this venue in Paarl. The average first innings score at this venue clocks 250 runs. The last five out of six games have gone on to surpass the 250-run mark. Often batting first is considered a good choice in this venue.
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