IND vs SA 3rd ODI: India Expected to Stick to Same XI, South Africa Forced Into Two Changes

India are expected to go unchanged for the third and final ODI against South Africa in Visakhapatnam, despite their defeat in the second match. With the series level on the line, the team management is inclined to back the same combination that produced strong individual performances.

India to Stay Unchanged Despite Raipur Concerns

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s brilliant century has secured his place, while India’s limited pace options mean Prasidh Krishna is likely to retain his spot even after struggling in Raipur. With senior pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj rested, India have no experienced replacements available.

South Africa Hit by Injuries; Two Changes Expected

South Africa face setbacks after Nandre Burger and Tony de Zorzi suffered injuries in the previous match. As a result:

• Ottneil Baartman is expected to replace Burger
• Rubin Hermann is likely to come in for de Zorzi

The Proteas may also consider Prenelan Subrayen, especially if they want an extra spinner on the Vizag pitch, which has recently supported spin. However, the surface traditionally favours batters, making team selection a tactical decision for the South African management.

Predicted Playing XIs

India

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Washington Sundar, KL Rahul (C & WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna

South Africa

Quinton de Kock (WK), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (C), Matthew Breetzke, Rubin Hermann, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman

Full Squads

India Squad

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

South Africa Squad

Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma (C), Quinton de Kock (WK), Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Ottneil Baartman, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Rubin Hermann

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