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IND vs SA 3rd ODI | Rajat Patidar To Debut As KL Rahul & Co. Will Bat First at Paarl

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In a crucial encounter between India and South Africa at Boland Park, the toss proved pivotal as South Africa emerged victorious, electing to field first. The decision puts India in the batting spotlight, facing the challenge of setting a competitive total. 

Adding to the anticipation, Rajat Patidar is set to make his ODI debut, a moment marked by KL Rahul presenting him with the coveted Indian Cap just before the toss. As the stage is set, all eyes turn to the budding talent of Patidar and the unfolding dynamics of the match, promising an exciting clash between bat and ball.

Playing XI's 

India Playing XI: Rajat Patidar, B Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Lokesh Rahul (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh

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

Captain's Thoughts

Aiden Markram (South Africa Captain): "We are gonna bowl first. Looks like a good wicket. Can't see it changing for the course of 100 overs. There is no need to change the way we played the last game. Need to take wickets regularly, need to restrict them and execute our plans. The bowlers are ready to bowl in this heat. We need to stick to the same plans and execute some plans better than the previous game. It's another opportunity to perform for the country. The boys are ready for it. One last push for most of the guys before a nice break, we'll try our best. Expect more of the same we did in the second ODI. The dimensions here are certainly different, so running hard between wickets will be key. Same team."


KL Rahul (India Captain): "No, not disappointed. It's a good wicket and will remain true throughout. So, not a bad option to bat first. The wicket will be even for both innings and the lights come on pretty late here.

Rajat Patidar is making his debut. He comes in place of Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has done some damage to his finger in the previous ODI. Kuldeep Yadav gets a rest and Washington Sundar comes in."