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India vs South Africa, 3rd ODI Live Updates: Wet Outfield Delays Toss In Delhi, Inspection At 1:30 PM

IND vs SA 3rd ODI Live Updates: The toss for the third ODI between India and South Africa has been delayed due to wet outfield and the pitch inspection will take place at 1:30 PM. With the series tied at 1-1, India take on South Africa in the third and final ODI at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. However, there are high chances that the rain might play spoilsportAfter a narrow defeat in series opener, India made a strong comeback in the second ODI to level the series. Shreyas Iyer's second ODI century and Ishan Kishan's flamboyant 93 saw India making mockery of a 279-run target set by the Proteas. (LIVE SCORECARD)

India vs South Africa, 3rd ODI Delhi Weather Report: Will Rain Play Spoilsport In Series-Decider

India and South Africa will square off in the third and final ODI at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. After losing the first game by 9 runs in Lucknow, Team India made a strong comeback in the third ODI, courtesy some fine knocks from Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan, to beat the Proteas. While India look to clinch series, Delhi's unpredictable weather might play spoilsport. Notably, the National Capital has experienced heavy rainfall for the past two-three days.

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: 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.

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.

"You Scored Hundred But I Missed Out On My Home Ground": How Shreyas Iyer Responded To Ishan Kishan's Question

The Indian cricket duo of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer put on a fun-fest in the second ODI between India and South Africa in Ranchi. In what was Kishan's home ground, he produced fireworks with the bat, scoring 93 runs off just 84 balls with the help of 7 sixes and 4 fours. On the contrary, Iyer bagged a century, scoring 113 off 111 balls. Despite being the local boy, Kishan had to return to the pavilion without reaching the triple-digit score. He even pointed out the same to his partner-in-crime, Iyer, when the two had a chat after the game.

Shikhar Dhawan's Cheeky Remark 'Thanking' Keshav Maharaj For Batting First In Second ODI Leaves Everyone In Splits

India's stand-in skipper Shikhar Dhawan received a bonus at the time of the toss as his South African counterpart, Keshav Maharaj, opted to bat first after winning the coin toss. The decision turned out to be a brutal one for the Proteas who struggled to control the flow of runs when the Indians came out to bat in the evening. After the match, Dhawan cheekily thanked Maharaj for opting to bat first, admitting that things could've been more difficult for India if they were made to bowl second.

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India vs South Africa, 3rd ODI Live Updates: Wet Outfield Delays Toss In Delhi, Inspection At 1:30 PM

India vs South Africa, 3rd ODI Delhi Weather Report: Will Rain Play Spoilsport In Series-Decider

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

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?

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

"You Scored Hundred But I Missed Out On My Home Ground": How Shreyas Iyer Responded To Ishan Kishan's Question

Shikhar Dhawan's Cheeky Remark 'Thanking' Keshav Maharaj For Batting First In Second ODI Leaves Everyone In Splits