South Africa's challenge to end three-match losing spree against India   

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Rassie van der Dussen has of 3.65 to be South Africa's best batsman  
• Shreyas Iyer has odds of 3.65 to be India's best batsman 
• Tarbaiz Shamsi has odds of 3.70 to be South Africa's best bowler  
• Kuldeep Yadav has odds of 3.10 to be India's best bowler  

MATCH PREVIEW     

The three-match T20i series is over, and the Indians made a strong comeback, winning the last game by 106 runs to level the series 1-1. The action moves to the ODI format, and both sides will see new players joining the teams. The South Africans will be eying an early lead after their poor show in the previous game. They have to bat well against the Indian spinners. The Indians will look to continue with the momentum and are favorites on cricket betting sites. It's a new format, and we expect a close game, as the South Africans won't make it easy for the visitors.  

South Africa Preview      

Aiden Markram will lead the side in the absence of Temba Bavuma. He would be slightly upset with the loss in the last T20, where the batsmen failed to counter the Indian bowlers. The odds are against them, as they have lost the previous three ODI games against India. The Indians have a strong bowling attack, and Markram would like a spirited show from his players to take an early lead in the series.  

The side will expect a good start from Reeza Hendricks and Aiden Markram in this game, as both players are good hitters. The middle order has been in good form, and the side will expect a good show from Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, and David Miller. Wiaan Mulder and Andile Phehlukwayo add firepower to this line-up and must do well.  

Lizaad Williams and Nandre Burger will face a big test against the strong batting line-up the Indians have and need to strike early for the side to do well. Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi have a lot of experience, and they need to do well in the middle overs to keep the scoring under check. Mulder, Markram, and Phehlukwayo will look to do well in the supporting role.  

Expected Starting XI for South Africa     

Aiden Markram (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Reeza Hendricks, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lizaad Williams, Nandre Burger, Wiaan Mulder 

India Preview     

KL Rahul leads a young team in this series. Only three players from the side that played in the World Cup are on the squad, and the Indian team management is experimenting with the rising talent. The players have proved themselves on various platforms, and Rahul would like to get the best out of them in this game and take an early lead in the series.   

The side will need a good start in the game from Sai Sudarshan and Ruturaj Gaikwad, who must play well against the South African pace attack. The middle order is experienced, and the side will look for a good show from Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Sanju Samson. Rinku Singh must do well in the finishing role along with Axar Patel and take the side to a good total.  

The side will need good spells with the new ball from Mukesh Kumar and Arshdeep Singh, as the South African top order will come hard at them. Kuldeep Yadav is in good form and must do well in the middle overs with Avesh Khan. The side lacks depth in the bowling and shall need a good show from Avesh Khan as the fifth bowler.   

Expected Starting XI for India     

KL Rahul (c), Sai Sudarshan, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Sanju Samson (wk), Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh, Avesh Khan 

TOSS: To Bat First      

It is one of the best batting surfaces in the world, and we have seen sides put up big scores. Batting is easy on the surface at the start and slows down a bit in the second half. The side that wins the toss won't hesitate to bat first.      

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

There is a forecast for slightly overcast skies over Johannesburg. We expect a flat surface where batsmen can play their strokes on the up. The bowlers have little margin of error, and they must stick to their plans. The side batting first needs to have 325 runs to feel confident.   

OUR PREDICTION      

South Africa has struggled against the Indians in the last few games. The team has been plagued by inconsistency and needs to break out of this trend in this gamne. Their batsmen have to do well against the Indian spinners to do well. Indians have a young and energetic group of players, and the conditions would suit them. We expect a close game, but the Indians have a slight edge according to our cricket betting tips.  

Our Prediction is for India to win

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