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Watch: Shubman Gill Congratulates Ishan Kishan 'Vikram Vedha'-Style, Hrithik Roshan Reacts

After a defeat in the first ODI against South Africa, the Shikhar Dhawan-led Indian cricket team bounced back in style in the second ODI. Shreyas Iyer scored a 111-ball 113 while No. 3 batter Ishan Kishan hit a fluent 84-ball 93 as India chased down 279-run target in just 45.5 overs. After the win, opener Shubman Gill greeted Ishan in a unique way, just like in the Hrithik Roshan-starrer movie Vikram Vedha. Gill also posted a video of the same along with the caption: "Well played my Shatak #vikramvedha."

India vs South Africa 3rd ODI: Rain threat over series decider

It will be an emotional homecoming for Dhawan as captain but inclement weather in Delhi could disrupt plansNEW DELHI: Shikhar Dhawan slogged for years in the anonymity of domestic cricket. The Ferozeshah Kotla was his home during those anxious years waiting to break into the Indian team. Two months away from turning 37, Dhawan has landed in Delhi as captain of the Indian team, although one widely referred to as a 'second-string' one. To his credit, this team has held its own against a full-strength South African team, heading into the third and final ODI with a 1-1 scoreline.

India vs South Africa, 3rd ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

India and South Africa battle it out in the third and deciding ODI at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. The series is currently levelled at 1-1 and this means that the winner on Tuesday will bag the series. India lost the first game to South Africa by 9 runs in Lucknow before the hosts put up a dominating show with the bat in Ranchi. In the second game that took place at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, India registered a comfortable 7-wicket win.

India's Predicted XI vs South Africa, 3rd ODI: Will The Shikhar Dhawan-Led Team Stick To The Winning Combination?

India and South Africa meet each other for the deciding third ODI match at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. While the Proteas had won the first game, which was reduced to 40 overs-a-side, by 9 runs, the hosts bounced back and registered a dominating 7-wicket win in the second game. Indian bowlers did a commendable job in the second match, especially in the slog overs. However, it is the poor form of India's openers -- Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill -- that would be troubling the side.

Proteas, Markram have TWO objectives for critical third ODI against India

Proteas batter Aiden Markram says Tuesday's third ODI against India in Delhi on Tuesday will serve a T20 World Cup preparation purpose, along with the need to get the crucial 10 ICC World Cup ODI Super League points.

New-look Bengal look to make fresh start

Wriddhiman Saha and Sudip Chatterjee have shifted base to Tripura, wicketkeeper-batter Shreevats Goswami will be playing for Mizoram this season. With veteran Manoj Tiwary and Anushtup Majumder opting out of the shortest format, Bengal will be low on experience as they begin their domestic campaign in the Syed Mushtaq Ali (T20) Trophy in Lucknow on Tuesday. However, with the emergence of a number of new faces, the team will bank on youth and energy when they face Jharkhand in the opening match.

Rafiq, Gale among five cricketers reprimanded for social media posts

Azeem Rafiq and Andrew Gale were among five current and former players reprimanded Monday by the Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) for historical social media posts of a "racist" nature.

R Ashwin, Dinesh Karthik, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel Find Unique Way To Gear Up For T20 World Cup 2022 Campaign

The T20 World Cup 2022 is only days away from its commencement. The Indian cricket team has already reached Down Under for the mega event and are putting work in the nets to best prepare themselves for the tournament. On Sunday, however, the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Dinesh Karthik, Yuzvendra Chahal and Harshal Patel found a unique way to get insights into what waits for them in the showpiece event. Ashwin took to Instagram to share a story where he posted a picture of him, Karthik, Chahal and Harshal watching the first T20I between Australia and England in Perth.

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Watch: Shubman Gill Congratulates Ishan Kishan 'Vikram Vedha'-Style, Hrithik Roshan Reacts

India vs South Africa 3rd ODI: Rain threat over series decider

India vs South Africa, 3rd ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

India's Predicted XI vs South Africa, 3rd ODI: Will The Shikhar Dhawan-Led Team Stick To The Winning Combination?

Proteas, Markram have TWO objectives for critical third ODI against India

New-look Bengal look to make fresh start

Rafiq, Gale among five cricketers reprimanded for social media posts

R Ashwin, Dinesh Karthik, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel Find Unique Way To Gear Up For T20 World Cup 2022 Campaign