New Delhi: Shikhar Dhawan-led Indian team will bowl in the series decider against South Africa in New Delhi. Dhawan won the toss and also revealed that he will have an unchanged eleven. On the other hand, South Africa had three players down with the flu, including their captain Keshav Maharaj.
“It is always a privilege to be the skipper. We would have bowled first. We have three changes. A few guys have fallen sick. Maharaj fell sick. Shamsi and Bavuma are down as well,” makeshift skipper David Miller said.
“We will bowl first. I feel there is some moisture on the wicket and we would want to explore that. The boys played well under pressure. We are going with the same team,” India captain Shikhar Dhawan said.
India vs South Africa Playing XI
South Africa (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Janneman Malan, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller(c), Marco Jansen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje
India (Playing XI): Shikhar Dhawan(c), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson(w), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Avesh Khan
The start of third and final ODI between India and South Africa was earlier delayed due to a wet outfield. The city has been experiencing rain for the past few days, however, there is bright sunshine at the moment.
An inspection was conducted at 1:30 pm local time after which the decision was taken to a toss at 1:40 pm followed by the first ball of the match at 2 pm IST.
