Overview
- The three-match series stands 1-1 after South Africa’s 359 chase in Raipur powered by Aiden Markram’s century.
- Visakhapatnam’s surface is expected to favor batting, with a wet ball likely to aid the side chasing according to pitch previews.
- India’s XI is subject to late calls, with reports suggesting Tilak Varma could replace Ravindra Jadeja to deepen the batting order.
- South Africa’s projected lineup includes Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram, while the fitness of Tony de Zorzi and Nandre Burger is uncertain with Rubin Hermann or Ottneil Baartman mentioned as cover.
- First ball is at 1:30 pm IST, with live TV on Star Sports in India and streaming on Jio Hotstar.