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IND vs SA 3rd ODI: Openers In Focus As India Look To Seal Series Against South Africa

The second-string Indian team would look for some stability from its openers as the hosts aim to punch above their weight and seal a memorable series victory against South Africa in the third and final ODI in New Delhi on Tuesday. After going down narrowly in the series-opener, the might of the Indian white-ball depth was in full display as the hosts won the second ODI comfortably to level the three-match series 1-1. But the Indian think tank would be a little concerned about the opening pair of captain Shikhar Dhawan and young Shubhman Gill.

Watch: Javagal Srinath With An Oops Moment At Toss As He Forgets To Give Shikhar Dhawan The Coin In 2nd ODI

The match referee for the 2nd ODI between India and South Africa, Javagal Srinath, was central to a funny incident that took place in Ranchi on Sunday. Standing next to India's and South Africa's stand-in captains Shikhar Dhawan and Keshav Maharaj respectively, Srinath forgot to hand over the coin at the time of toss.

India vs South Africa: Washington Sundar replaces Deepak Chahar in ODI squad

Deepak Chahar in India's squad for the remaining two ODIs against South Africa. The second ODI will be played on Sunday here with the Proteas leading the three match series 1-0. "The All-India Senior Selection Committee named Washington Sundar as replacement for Deepak Chahar for the remainder of the ODI series against South Africa.

Watch: Kuldeep Yadav castles Aiden Markram with a ripper of delivery, recreates famous 2019 World Cup's Babar Azam dismissal

In the 16th over, Markram was yet to get off the mark and was struggling to break free from the web created by Kuldeep. On the last ball of the over, Kuldeep got the ball to drift across Markram and then spun back in sharply. Markram lunged forward to take a defensive option.

Deepak Chahar's Absence From First ODI Leaves Fans Scratching Their Heads

One of the finest new ball bowlers in white-ball cricket at the moment, Depak Chahar has become an extremely important player for the Men in Blue over the past couple of years. Rated extremely highly in the Indian cricketing fraternity for his ability to swing the ball both ways, yet Chahar wasn't picked in the Indian team for the first ODI against South Africa on Thursday.

India vs South Africa, 1st ODI: Will Rain Hamper Proceedings In Lucknow

India and South Africa will be squaring off against each other in the first ODI of the three-match series on Thursday at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The hosts would be led by Shikhar Dhawan while Temba Bavuma is the captain of the Proteas. On Wednesday, on the eve of the match, India's practice session was cancelled due to rain, and there is some forecast for some more rain on Thursday so the question needs to be asked -- will the 1st ODI be spoiled by a downpour in Lucknow?

Watch: Shikhar Dhawan-Led Team India Gears Up For 1st ODI vs South Africa

Shikhar Dhawan-led Team India is gearing up for the clash against South Africa in the three-match ODI series against South Africa, beginning Thursday in Lucknow. The second-string side has the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, Rajat Patidar, Rahul Tripathi and Shubman Gill in the squad and it would be interesting to see how the lineup performs against one of the best limited-overs side going around.

Shikhar Dhawan Explains How South Africa ODI Series Will Help T20 World Cup Stand-By Players

All the stand-by players for the T20 World Cup, playing in the South Africa ODI series will aim to use the three games to make a case for themselves for the main squad, stand-in skipper Shikhar Dhawan said on Wednesday. With Jasprit Bumrah already ruled out, the series could be a shot-out between Deepak Chahar, who is in the stand-by list and Mohammed Siraj, who could make that list in the event that Mohammed Shami fails to become match-fit before October 15.

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IND vs SA 3rd ODI: Openers In Focus As India Look To Seal Series Against South Africa

Watch: Javagal Srinath With An Oops Moment At Toss As He Forgets To Give Shikhar Dhawan The Coin In 2nd ODI

India vs South Africa: Washington Sundar replaces Deepak Chahar in ODI squad

Watch: Kuldeep Yadav castles Aiden Markram with a ripper of delivery, recreates famous 2019 World Cup's Babar Azam dismissal

Deepak Chahar's Absence From First ODI Leaves Fans Scratching Their Heads

India vs South Africa, 1st ODI: Will Rain Hamper Proceedings In Lucknow

Watch: Shikhar Dhawan-Led Team India Gears Up For 1st ODI vs South Africa

Shikhar Dhawan Explains How South Africa ODI Series Will Help T20 World Cup Stand-By Players