India and South Africa are set to face each other in the final match of the three-match ODI series at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara ACA-VDCA cricket stadium, Visakhapatnam, on Saturday, December 6. This match is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM IST. Stay tuned with our IND vs SA prediction, team preview, pitch report, player stats and winner prediction ahead of this exciting contest.
The 3-match ODI series between India and South Africa has now reached its final stage, the final match of which is going to be very exciting. Both teams have won one match each so far and are standing equal in the series. Team India won the first match comfortably, while South Africa won the second match by four wickets after a brilliant batting performance. In the last match, Ruturaj Gaikwad and King Virat Kohli batted brilliantly for India, scoring centuries, while captain KL Rahul also played a good inning and scored 66 runs. Due to which India scored 358 runs for the loss of 5 wickets.
On the other hand, despite having a big target, South African top-order batter Aiden Markram played well and scored a century. South Africa’s middle order also batted well and helped the team win the match by four wickets.
Head-to-Head Record: A total of 96 matches played between these two sides so far, India has won 41, South Africa has won 52, and 3 matches have had no result. South Africa has a good overall ODI record against India, but has won only two of their last five head-to-head matches, while India has won three.
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India Preview
After winning the first match, India batted well and put up a big total against South Africa in the second match. However, the Indian bowlers failed to deliver the bowling performance that was expected of them. So the hosts lost the second match by four wickets. The Indian batting lineup has been good in both matches; however, they would like to improve their bowling in the third match.
The Indian batters performed their best in the ODI series so far, most of the credit for which goes to Virat Kohli, who has scored brilliant centuries in both matches. In the last match too, Kohli scored 102 runs in 93 balls, while Ruturaj Gaikwad also scored 105 runs in 83 balls, and captain KL Rahul scored 66 runs in 43 balls. India will once again want to bat well in the third match. However, Indian fans will have more expectations from Rohit Sharma, who failed to score big in the last game.
The Indian bowlers have not shown the performance that is expected of them in this series so far. In the first match, Team India had destroyed the top order of South Africa; despite that, their middle order played well and presented a challenge to the bowlers. Apart from this, they also disappointed Indian fans in the second match. Despite having such a big score, Team India failed to defend it and lost the match by four wickets. The Indian team will hope for an improvement in the bowling lineup in the final match of the ODI series.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | Over 38.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Virat Kohli is in unbelievable form with back-to-back centuries and remains India’s most reliable batter in this series. His class and consistency make him a top pick to cross 38.5 runs again.
South Africa Preview
The Proteas, after losing the first match of the series, bounced back in the second match and won the match despite having a big target. South Africa were set a target of 359 in the second ODI, which they achieved with four balls to spare, thanks to their superb batting. They won the match by 4 wickets. After winning in the second match, South Africa are level in the series, and they will look to win the final match and seal the series.
Like the Indian team, South Africa also displayed strong batting in the ODI series. While in the first match they came very close to the target, in the second match they won the match with good batting despite being given a big target. In the last match, Aiden Markram scored 110 runs in 98 balls for South Africa. Apart from him, Matthew Breetzke and Dewald Brevis also scored half-centuries. South Africa will once again want the same consistency from their batters in the third ODI.
The performance of South African bowlers in this ODI series has been absolutely disappointing. They have conceded around 350 runs to Team India in both the matches played so far. In the last match too, apart from Lungi Ngidi, no bowler’s bowling economy was less than 6. Therefore, the South African fans will definitely want their team to improve their bowling so that team can perform well in the third match.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram | Over 32.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Aiden Markram smashed a brilliant 110 in the last match and is currently South Africa’s most in-form and consistent top-order batter. With his timing and confidence, he is well-placed to cross 32.5 runs again.
IND vs SA Probably Playing XI
India: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Rituraj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (c, wk), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna.
South Africa: Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Nandre Burger, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi.
IND vs SA Pitch Report
The pitch at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, is known for its batting-friendly behaviour. It offers a smooth surface that allows better to play their shots freely. However, bowlers also get consistent bounce and pace. Batsmen can play long innings here, especially as the pitch becomes more predictable as the game progresses. However, no score above 300 has been chased here so far, so the team batting first will definitely want to cross this mark.
The weather on Saturday at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam is expected to be partly sunny around 28°C, with only a 10% chance of rain, moderate 61% humidity, and breezy winds near 16 km/h.
Venue ODI Statistics
| Stats | Details |
| Total Matches | 20 |
| Matches won batting first | 3 |
| Matches won bowling first | 15 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 233 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 213 |
| Highest total recorded | 387/5 (50 Ovs) – IND vs WI |
| Lowest total recorded | 76/10 (39.3 Ovs) – SLW vs INDW |
| Highest score chased | 331/7 (49 Ovs) – AUSW vs INDW |
| Lowest score defended | 229/5 (50 Ovs) – INDW vs SLW |
IND vs SA Winner Prediction
The arrival of senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the Indian team has definitely brought about a change, and both have performed well, especially Virat Kohli, who scored centuries in both matches. Although there has been a lack of performance from the bowlers, the hosts can still get the advantage of home conditions, and they will definitely be the favourites to win the third match.
South Africa comfortably won the Test series, and now they levelled the ODI series as well, so they will definitely want to win the final match and win this series too. The batsmen have performed brilliantly for the team; however, they too will need to improve their bowling standards. Overall, both teams will give their best in the final ODI match to win the series.
Our Prediction: India
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