IND vs SA 3rd ODI HIGHLIGHTS: India Beat South Africa By 78 Runs To Clinch Series 2-1

IND vs SA 3rd ODI HIGHLIGHTS: India registered a 78-run win in Paarl to clinch the series 2-1.

Background

The three-match ODI series between India and South Africa stands-levelled 1-1 with the third and final ODI set to be staged in Paarl. With much of the focus on the T20Is given that the T20 World Cup is scheduled in June next year, the ODI series seems to be losing significance. With the series tied at 1-1 and the IPL Auction 2024 done and dusted more eyeballs would be catching the action on the cricket field in a winners take all series decider where teams would be wanting to test themselves and get under pressure.Sanju Samson will be in the spotlight once again. While he did not get to bat in the series opener, he did not get too many balls under his belt in the second ODI which will make this opportunity a golden one for him, considering he hasn't got a consistent long run with so much of competition. He hasn't been been able to leave an impact either and that would be a great chance for him if he gets a chance lower down the order.At the outset, things look set for quite the most perfect end to the ODI series before the two teams lock-horns for the Test matches in the only Test playing nation where India are yet to win a series.Probable Playing 11s:South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (captain), Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper), David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Wiaan Mulder, Nandre Burger, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi/Lizaad WilliamsIndia: Ruturaj Gaikwad, B Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (captain & wicketkeeper), Sanju Samson, Rajat Patidar/Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar

22/12/2023 00:17:39

IND vs SA LIVE SCORE: India Win!

Avesh Khan gets the final wicket and India bowl South Africa out for 218 to win the match by 78 runs. Arshdeep Singh picked 4 for 30 emerge as the pick of the bowlers.

21/12/2023 23:22:25

IND vs SA LIVE SCORE: Two Wickets In Two Overs

Two Wickets In Two Overs for India then. Wiaan Mulder falls for 1 off 3. SA- 177/6 after 33.2 overs.

21/12/2023 23:18:37

IND vs SA LIVE SCORE: WHAT A CATCH!

Superb catch from Sai Sudharhan to get rid of Heinrich Klaasen. Avesh Khan gets the wicket. SA- 174/5 after 32.2 overs.

21/12/2023 23:03:04

IND vs SA 3rd ODI LIVE SCORE: Klassen, Miller Out In Middle

Klassen, Miller out in the middle for the Proteas.

21/12/2023 22:55:30

IND vs SA 3rd ODI LIVE: Arshdeep Gets Rid Of The Set Korzi

Arshdeep gets rid of the set Korzi who was batting on 81. The on-field umpire gave it not out, but India went for the DRS and the decision had to be overtuned. SA- 161/4 after 29.4 overs.

21/12/2023 22:50:20

IND vs SA LIVE SCORE: Sundar Breaks The Partnership

Big wicket for India as Washington Sundar breaks South Africa's 65-run stand. He gets rid of Aiden Markram as he goes for a reverse paddle but only manages to get a glove on it. SA-141/3 after 25.5 overs.

21/12/2023 22:33:45

IND vs SA 3rd ODI LIVE SCORE: Solid Partnership This

Solid partnership this between captain Aiden Markram and Tony de Zorzi. SA- 140/2 after 25.2 overs.

21/12/2023 22:29:55

IND vs SA 3rd ODI LIVE SCORE: Fifty For Tony de Zorzi

Fifty for Tony de Zorzi.

21/12/2023 22:11:12

IND vs SA 3rd ODI LIVE SCORE: Fails To Play An Impactful Knock

Van Der Dussen is cleaned up by Patel for 2 off 17. SA- 76/2 after 14.4 overs.

21/12/2023 22:09:28

IND vs SA 3rd ODI LIVE SCORE: Rassie van der Dussen In At 3

Rassie van der Dussen In At 3 for the Proteas.

21/12/2023 21:36:41

IND vs SA 3rd ODI LIVE SCORE: WICKET!!

Arshdeep Singh strikes. Bit of away moment on that occasion and he gets the wicket of Reeza Hendricks for 19 off 24. SA- 59/1 in 8.2 overs.

21/12/2023 21:32:19

IND vs SA 3rd ODI LIVE SCORE: No Success For Indian Bowlers

No success for Indian bowlers yet. Mukesh Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan and Washington Sundar the four bowlers used so far.

21/12/2023 21:21:20

IND vs SA 3rd ODI LIVE SCORE: Run Chase Begins

Tony de Zorzi and Reeza Hendricks the openers for South Africa. They need 297 to win.

21/12/2023 20:17:14

IND vs SA 3rd ODI LIVE SCORE: END OF INNINGS

India finish with 296/8. Samson's maiden international ton the stand out knock among India batters in this ODI series decider.

21/12/2023 20:16:18

IND vs SA 3rd ODI LIVE SCORE: 6, 4, 6, W

6, 4, 6, W  off the next four balls. First Arshdeep gets a maximum before a four and a six to start the final over for India from Rinku before falling in the third ball of the over. Burger finishing this for South Africa. IND-293/8.

21/12/2023 20:13:46

IND vs SA LIVE SCORE: WICKET!

Sundar falls. IND- 277/7 in 48.5 overs.

21/12/2023 20:05:14

IND vs SA LIVE SCORE: Sundar, Rinku In The Middle

Sundar and Rinku In The Middle for India with 2 overs to go. IND- 270/6 after 11 runs came off the 48th over. Hendricks to bowl the 49th.

21/12/2023 20:01:49

IND vs SA LIVE SCORE: Axar's Stay Cut Short

Axar's stay at the crease cut short. Hendricks gets the wicket after the all-rounder picks deep midwicket. IND- 255/6 after 46.3 Overs.

21/12/2023 19:58:20

IND vs SA 3rd ODI LIVE SCORE: WICKET!!

Samson departs! He falls for 108 off 114 balls. What a knock this has been. Lizaad Williams gets a wicket after a mistimed stroke from the Rajasthan Royals captain. IND- 246/5.

21/12/2023 19:50:32

IND vs SA 3rd ODI LIVE SCORE: Hundred For Samson

Sensational hundred by Samson. It was a critical innings for him and coming in at number 3, he has made it count here in the series decider. Gets to his maiden international ton off 110 balls.

21/12/2023 19:47:29

IND vs SA 3rd ODI LIVE SCORE: 50 And Out For Varma

Varma falls for 52 off 77 with Keshav Maharaj getting rid of him. That brings an end to a 116-run stand.

21/12/2023 19:20:40

IND vs SA LIVE SCORE: What A Partnership

Varma and Samson have put on nearly 100 runs already. Much needed innings for Samson. He is batting on 83. Varma, meanwhile, is approching his half-century. IND- 198/3 after 39 overs.

21/12/2023 18:13:57

IND vs SA LIVE SCORE: Tilak Varma New Man In

Tilak Varma new man in for India.

21/12/2023 18:10:46

IND vs SA LIVE SCORE: WICKET!!!

Just after Rahul and Samson had compeleted a half-century stand, Rahul departs for 21 off 35. Missed the shot across the line and it hit the pads before it hit the back of his bat and then made its way to the keeper. Wiaan Mulder has a wicket. IND- 101/3 after 18.5 Overs.

21/12/2023 17:55:14

IND vs SA 3rd ODI LIVE SCORE: KL Rahul's In At 4

KL Rahul is in at 4 and Rahul and Samson are in the middle of a solid partnership.

21/12/2023 17:16:05

IND vs SA 3rd ODI LIVE: Beuran Hendricks STRIKES In His First Over

Both India openers back in the pavilion now as Beuran Hendricks gets rid of Sai Sudharsan for 10 off 16. It's a length ball that hits the southpaw on the pads and he is caught in front of the stumps. Goes for the review but it's umpires call on DRS. IND- 49/2 after 7.3 Overs.

21/12/2023 17:07:42

IND vs SA 3rd ODI LIVE SCORE: Sanju Samson In At 3

 Sanju Samson walks in at 3.

21/12/2023 17:01:18

IND vs SA 3rd ODI LIVE SCORE: WICKET!

South Africa have a breakthough and much needed one has to say given the way India were playing. It was a ball on a fuller length which has gone past the batter's flick to rattle his stumps. Patidar departs for 22 off 16. Burger gets the breakthrough. IND- 34/1 after 4.4 Overs.

21/12/2023 16:44:05

IND vs SA 3rd ODI LIVE SCORE: Pacers From Both Ends For Proteas

New ball bowlers for South Africa are Nandre Burger and Lizaad Williams.

21/12/2023 16:41:35

IND vs SA 3rd ODI LIVE SCORE: Out Come The India Openers

Sai Sudharsan and debutant Rajat Patidar.

21/12/2023 16:26:20

IND vs SA 3rd ODI LIVE SCORE: Debut For Rajat Patidar

Rajat Patidar makes his ODI debut.

21/12/2023 16:14:02

IND vs SA 3rd ODI LIVE SCORE: Playing 11s

Playing 11s:

India: Sanju Samson, Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper/captain), Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar

South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (captain), Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams, Beuran Hendricks

21/12/2023 16:09:35

IND vs SA 3rd ODI LIVE SCORE: TOSS NEWS

South Africa have won the toss and elected to bowl first in the series decider.

21/12/2023 16:08:43

IND vs SA 3rd ODI: Hello And Welcome

 Hello And Welcome to our live coverage of the IND vs SA 3rd ODI. The three-match series stands levelled at 1-1 with this match being a decider.