By Admin 
IND vs SA: The third and decisive match of the ODI series between India and South Africa will be played on 6 December in Visakhapatnam. After the defeat in Raipur, this match is no less than ‘do or die’ for Team India. The series is currently tied at 1-1 and both the teams would like to capture the title with a win. The biggest attraction of this match will once again be Virat Kohli, who has presented a brilliant example of his rhythm and class by scoring centuries in the first two ODIs.
Kohli’s golden record in Visakhapatnam
Virat Kohli has played 7 matches so far in his ODI career in Visakhapatnam, in which he has scored 587 runs at an excellent average of 97.83. Here he has 3 centuries and 2 half-centuries in his name. Not only this, once he also played an unlucky inning of 99 runs on this ground. His highest score on this ground is 157 not out, which shows that Visakhapatnam is one of Kohli’s favorite grounds. Although he could not score any runs in one match, but on most of the occasions he has completely dominated here.
Second hat-trick of centuries will be scored
Kohli has made a tremendous start in the series by scoring centuries in the first two matches played in Ranchi and Raipur. If he scores a century in Visakhapatnam also, it will be the second century hat-trick of his career. Earlier in 2018, he had scored centuries in three consecutive ODIs against West Indies – in Guwahati, Visakhapatnam and Pune. Now once again he has a chance to create history.
At present, Babar Azam is the only player in ODI cricket who has achieved the feat of scoring three consecutive centuries twice. Kohli has a great chance to be included in this list.
Kohli’s new look visible in the series
Virat Kohli’s batting style looks quite aggressive in this series against South Africa. Whereas earlier he used to focus on setting the innings in the beginning, now he is trying to put pressure on the bowlers as soon as he comes in. In the first match, he hit two sixes in the first 20 balls. In Raipur he also opened his account with a six. This clearly shows that Kohli is full of confidence and is at the peak of his form.
Will Virat shine again in Visakhapatnam?
Team India needs victory in the third ODI and the tremendous form Kohli is in has increased the expectations even more. Visakhapatnam has always been lucky for Kohli and now all eyes are on him.