Can ‘Ro-Ko’ help India bag ODI series vs South Africa?:Virat Kohli eyes 85th international century in 50-overs decider today

India and South Africa are set to meet in the third and final ODI of the series on Saturday, December 6. The decisive match will take place in Vizag, starting at 01:30 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 01:00 PM IST. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the two legends of Indian cricket who are active only in the one-day format, will look to fire again to steer the team to a series win. South Africa delivered a strong performance in the second ODI, successfully chasing 359, their highest successful run-chase against India away from home. Aiden Markram led the charge with a superb century, while support from other batters and the heavy dew made it tough for Indian bowlers to defend the total. Earlier, Team India won the 1st ODI in MS Dhoni’s land, Ranchi, by 17 runs. IND had a chance to seal the series in the second match, but the loss has turned the final ODI into a must-win decider. The team that comes out on top in the last game will win the series. South Africa stunned India in the Test series, completing a 2-0 whitewash. India will be keen to avoid another setback, as losing the ODI series is something they will desperately want to prevent. After the final ODI, both teams will also meet in a five-match T20I series. IND vs SA, 3rd ODI, match details Date Time: 06 December, 01:45 PM Venue: ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium, Vizag Live Streaming: Jio Hotstar Live Telecast: Star Sports Network Latest news updates: Bhaskar English (App/Website) IND vs SA, head-to-head in ODIs India and South Africa have faced each other 96 times in ODIs. South Africa hold the upper hand with 52 wins, while India has won 41 matches. Three games ended in a draw, reflecting a competitive history between the two sides. ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium pitch report The Vizag surface is generally balanced but slightly favours batters, especially early on when there is very little movement or bounce for pacers. Fast bowlers must work hard, while spinners become more effective as the pitch slows during the middle overs. At the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, spinners can find grip, though dew in night matches often reduces their impact. Overall, batting first is usually a good option. Vizag weather report Saturday will be warm with a temperature of 28 degrees Celsius and mostly clear conditions. The chance of rain is low at 10%, making it an ideal day for outdoor activities. Humidity will stay around 60%, keeping the atmosphere moderately comfortable. Light winds are blowing at 16 km/h in Vizag