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India vs South Africa Live Updates: Quinton De Kock, Temba Bavuma Watchful As India Eye Early Wickets

India vs South Africa 3rd T20I Live Updates: Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma have started the South African innings against India in the third and final T20I at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Tuesday. India skipper Rohit Sharma has won the toss and opted to field first vs South Africa. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have been rested for the game, while Arshdeep Singh too misses out as a "precautionary" measure, informed Rohit at the toss. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer, Umesh Yadav and Mohammad Siraj have been roped in into the playing XI. India have already gained an unassailable lead of 2-0 in the series and they will now look for a clean sweep. On the other hand, the Proteas will aim to get a consolation victory. Notably, India had won the first match by 8 wickets and second match by 16 runs to seal the series. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Watch: Yuzvendra Chahal Playfully Kicks South Africa Spinner During 2nd T20I

Yuzvendra Chahal, apart from his heroics with the ball, is known to be a great entertainer, whether it be on the pitch or on social media. He is often seen joking around with teammates and opposition players alike. During the second T20I between India and South Africa, play was interrupted due to one of the light towers shutting down during the second innings. Tabraiz Shamsi, not in the playing XI, was out in the middle chatting with the two batters at the crease, Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram, as well as India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant.

Snake on field disrupts Guwahati T20 between India and South Africa - in pictures

The second T20 between India and South Africa in the north eastern city of Guwahati was packed with action on Sunday.

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav's Unbelievable 6 Straight Behind The Keeper Off Kagiso Rabada

Suryakumar Yadav showed off his 360-degrees batting pedigree yet again to help India beat South Africa in Guwahati on Sunday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The 32-year-old raced to his third consecutive half-century in T20Is, and along the way, he hit some spectacular shots all around the ground. He was the most devastating when he hit 21 of the 22 runs that came off the 15th over, bowled by South Africa's pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada.

Miller says Proteas 'really confident' ahead of T20 World Cup

South Africa's David Miller says they are feeling "really confident" ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup this month despite their series loss to India.

Bavuma: We can draw a lot of confidence from Miller's performance

Proteas Twenty20 skipper Temba Bavuma said the team will take heart from David Miller's batting performance in a losing cause against India on Sunday.

Miller revels in joy of T20 century, SA run-scoring record despite India defeat

Proteas limited overs batter David Miller soaked in the occasion of his second T20 international century, saying it was a great feeling.

Watch: Snake In Guwahati Stadium Stops Play In 2nd India vs South Africa T20I

In one of the most bizarre incidents on a cricket pitch in recent times, the second T20I between India and South Africa at the Barsapara Stadium was interrupted after a snake entered the ground. Yes, you read that right! After the seventh over of India's innings was completed, players spotted a snake on the pitch and play came to a halt. It was Wayne Parnell who spotted the snake and as the play stopped, KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock were seen having a chat. Groundstaff eventually ran in with sticks and a bucket and took the snake out of the field.

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India vs South Africa Live Updates: Quinton De Kock, Temba Bavuma Watchful As India Eye Early Wickets

Watch: Yuzvendra Chahal Playfully Kicks South Africa Spinner During 2nd T20I

Snake on field disrupts Guwahati T20 between India and South Africa - in pictures

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav's Unbelievable 6 Straight Behind The Keeper Off Kagiso Rabada

Miller says Proteas 'really confident' ahead of T20 World Cup

Bavuma: We can draw a lot of confidence from Miller's performance

Miller revels in joy of T20 century, SA run-scoring record despite India defeat

Watch: Snake In Guwahati Stadium Stops Play In 2nd India vs South Africa T20I