India vs South Africa 3rd ODI is being played in Visakhapatnam, which is the deciding match of the 3 match series. Before this, South Africa got a big shock, Tony de Jorzi and Nandre Berger are not playing this match. Not only this, two big players of the visiting team including Jorji have been ruled out of the entire T20 series of 5 matches.

The first two matches of the India vs South Africa ODI series have been competitive. The first match was won by India and the second match by the visiting team, now the series is equal and the team which wins the third match today will win the series. The exit of Jorji and Berger is a big blow for Temba Bavuma and the team. Jorji, who had scored 39 runs in the first match and 17 not out in the second, was out due to a hamstring injury.

30-year-old Nandre Berger took 2 wickets in Ranchi ODI and 1 wicket in Raipur, he was the main bowler of the visiting team who is not playing the decider match. There was also a change in India’s playing 11 in the third ODI, Tilak Verma has been included in place of Washington Sundar.

The South African Cricket Board said in its statement, “Burger suffered a hamstring injury while bowling during the second ODI on Wednesday, and De Zorzi suffered pain in the right hamstring area while batting and was unable to continue batting. Both players underwent scans on Friday which revealed the severity of their injuries.”

Mafaka and Tony De Jorzi out of T20 series

Tony De Jorji has been ruled out of not only the third ODI but also the India vs South Africa 5-match T20 series due to a hamstring injury. 19-year-old young bowler Kwena Mafaka has also been ruled out of the entire T20 series.

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI match will be played tomorrow at ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam. The match will start at 1:30 pm Indian time. Before that, the Indian team had a practice session, in which only 4 players participated. From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul also did not become a part of this practice session.

The four players who participated in the practice session were Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Verma, Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Apart from head coach Gautam Gambhir, other members of the support staff also attended the session. Actually, the Indian team had not organized any practice session for the third ODI match, and it was an optional session. Therefore, apart from four players, all other players including Virat-Rohit decided to take rest.

Important match for Jaiswal-Sundar

This ODI match against South Africa will be especially important for Yashasvi Jaiswal and Washington Sundar. In the absence of Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal has opened with Rohit Sharma in both the matches, but he has scored only 40 runs in 2 innings. To stake claim for a place in the ODI team, it is very important for him to play in the third match.

On the other hand, Washington Sundar was put to bat at number 5 above KL Rahul in Ranchi, but was out after scoring only 13 runs. In the second match, he was run out after scoring just one run. Sundar has not been able to take a single wicket in bowling in this series. In such a situation, they too will have to perform better in every situation.

Indian ODI team’s vice-captain Shreyas Iyer is also not playing in this series. Rituraj Gaikwad got a chance in his place at number-4. He was out early in the first match, but capitalized on the opportunity by scoring a century of 105 runs in the second match.

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The ongoing 3 ODI series between India and South Africa has reached an exciting turn. The first ODI played in Ranchi was won by the Indian team by 17 runs, while the second ODI played in Raipur was won by South Africa by 4 wickets. The series is tied at 1-1. The third and decisive match will be played in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. Let us know how India’s record has been in the ODI format in Visakhapatnam.

The record of the Indian team in the ODI format in Visakhapatnam has been excellent. Team India has played 10 matches on this ground so far. In this, the Indian team has won 7 matches and lost two matches. There was no result of one match.

India has not yet played an ODI match against South Africa in Visakhapatnam.

The pitch of ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam is considered favorable for batting. The Indian team has made the two highest scores on this pitch. On 18 December 2019, India scored 387 runs for 5 wickets against West Indies. On April 5, 2005, the Indian team had scored 356 runs for 9 wickets against Pakistan. The Indian team was victorious in both the matches.

The record for the lowest score is against New Zealand. In the match against India on 29 October 2016, New Zealand was all out for 79. India has the second lowest score. In the match against Australia on March 19, 2023, the Indian team was reduced to 117 runs.

India’s biggest win by margin of runs was against New Zealand in 2016. Indian team won by 190 runs. Australia has the biggest win by difference of wickets. Australia defeated India by 10 wickets in 2023.

Visakhapatnam has also been lucky for Virat Kohli. He has scored 3 centuries in 7 matches. The record of scoring most centuries on this ground is in the name of Kohli. The biggest innings in this stadium was played by Rohit Sharma (159 runs) against West Indies in 2019. Virat Kohli is at number two. Kohli had played an unbeaten inning of 157 runs against West Indies in 2018. India’s Kuldeep Yadav has been the most successful bowler in Visakhapatnam. Kuldeep has taken 4 wickets in 9 matches.

Overall the figures in Visakhapatnam are in favor of India. The Indian team can capture the series by defeating South Africa in the third match.

The first match of the three-match ODI series was played between India and South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday. A total of 681 runs were scored in this match. Both the teams scored more than 300, but in the end Team India won by 17 runs. Now the second ODI match will be played between the two teams on Wednesday, 3 December. Know here what South Africa’s playing eleven could be like in the second ODI.

South African team can make 3 changes

The second ODI match between India and South Africa will be played on Wednesday, 3 December at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur. The toss of this match will take place at 1 pm. The match will start at 1:30 pm. The South African team can make 3 major changes in its playing eleven for this match.

Temba Bavuma may return

In the first ODI, Ryan Rickleton and Aiden Markram opened the innings for South Africa. Whereas wicketkeeper batsman Quinton de Kock played at number three, but regular captain Temba Bavuma may return in the second ODI match to be played in Raipur. In such a situation, DeKock and Markram can open. Whereas Bavuma can bat at number-3.

This Hindu cricketer may get a place in the final eleven

Keshav Maharaj, one of the most successful spinners of the South African team, did not play in the first ODI. Prenelon Subrayan was the only spinner in Ranchi, who gave 73 runs in 10 overs without taking any wicket. In such a situation, Keshav Maharaj can get a place in the playing eleven in place of Prenelan Subrayan in the second ODI match.

Lungi Ngidi replaces Otniel Bartman

Otniel Bartman proved to be very expensive in the first ODI played in Ranchi. He gave away 60 runs in 10 overs. In the second ODI match to be played in Raipur, experienced fast bowler Lungi Nagidi can be included in the playing eleven in his place.

Probable playing eleven of South Africa for the second ODI- Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (captain), Matthew Britzke, Tony De Georgi, Dewald Brewis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Berger and Lungi Ngidi.

The second match of the three-match ODI series between India and South Africa will be played on Wednesday, December 3 in Raipur. Both the teams will clash at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur. Team India would like to win this match and win the series. At the same time, the South African team will keep its eyes on remaining in the series. Both the teams reached Raipur on Monday. Team India is ahead 1-0 in the series.

The second ODI match between India and South Africa will be played on Wednesday, 3 December at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur. The toss of this match will take place at 1 pm. The match will start at 1:30 pm. You will also be able to watch this match on TV on the channels of Star Sports Network. The commentary of the match will be in both English and Hindi languages ​​on different channels of Star Sports. Whereas viewers watching the match on mobile will be able to watch this match live on JioHotstar.

The teams of India and South Africa reached Raipur on Monday. The players of both the teams left for the hotel directly from the airport. There were tight security arrangements during this period. Extensive security arrangements were made at every nook and corner. It has been told by the police that more than 1500 police personnel and officers will take care of the security of the match.

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Team India’s star players will practice tomorrow

Team India will practice in the stadium tomorrow i.e. on Tuesday. Many star players including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul will participate in the practice session tomorrow. Cricket fans of Raipur are very excited to see their favorite players after a long time.

There may be changes in the South African team

South Africa’s regular captain Temba Bavuma did not play in the first ODI played in Ranchi. He may return in the match to be played in Visakhapatnam. If Temba comes then Ryan Rickleton may be released from the team. In such a situation, Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock can open in the second ODI. Captain Temba Bavuma can be seen at number three. Tristan Stubbs also did not play in the first ODI, but it is difficult for him to play in the second match also.

Team India can enter without any changes

India defeated South Africa by 17 runs in the first match and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Now Team India will enter Visakhapatnam to win the series. The captain of Team India in this series is KL Rahul. He can enter the second ODI without any changes. In such a situation, Rishabh Pant and Tilak Verma can once again remain sitting on the bench.