The last match of the three-match ODI series between India and South Africa will be played in Delhi on Tuesday (October 11). Both the teams are currently tied at 1-1 in the series. In such a situation, whoever wins this match will win the series. However, the weather is ready to turn the aspirations of India and South Africa. It has been raining incessantly in Delhi for the last few days. In such a situation, it is being speculated that the match can hardly be played in full.
There is a possibility of rain in Delhi on Tuesday as well. The sky will remain cloudy throughout the day with very little chance of sunshine. In such a situation, this match should not be canceled anywhere. The first match of the series was played in Lucknow. There also rain affected the match. Although the match of 40-40 overs definitely happened. Now it has to be seen how many over matches can be played in Delhi.
How will the weather be in Delhi?
There is a 40 percent chance of rain on Tuesday. The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) will face the challenge of drying the ground immediately. This work was done successfully in Lucknow. According to the weather website AccuWeather, there is a 61 percent chance of cloudy sky. The chances of getting sunburnt are very less. The wind speed will also be 20 kmph. The maximum temperature is expected to be 29 degree Celsius and the minimum temperature is 21 degree Celsius.
The Kotla ground remains covered for several days. On Monday, under the supervision of the curator, ground workers were seen trying to dry the moisture by removing the cover around the pitch.
South Africa would like to avoid ODI World Cup qualifiers
Team India will face the challenge of winning the series against South Africa at home after 12 years, then another defeat of the guests can force them to play in the qualifiers of next year’s ODI World Cup. Since February 22, 2010, the Indian team has played 10 ODIs at home against South Africa, winning just four matches. India has faced defeat in six. If such rain does not disturb then both the teams will try their best to win the final ODI.
Probable playing-11 of both the teams
India: Shikhar Dhawan (capt), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson (wk), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Avesh Khan.
South Africa: Yeneman Malan, Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendrix, Aiden Markram, Henrik Klaasen, David Miller, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj (c), Bjorn Forchuin, Kagiso Rabada, Enrique Nortje.