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India Ends Toss Drought, Elects to Bowl in Decider
6 Dec
Summary
- KL Rahul broke India's two-year toss losing streak.
- India chose to bowl first, considering dew and pitch conditions.
- South Africa faces injuries to key players de Zorzi and Burger.
In a significant shift, KL Rahul has snapped India's two-year drought of losing the toss, electing to bowl first in the series-deciding ODI against South Africa. This strategic choice in Visakhapatnam was informed by recent training observations, specifically noting the impact of dew on ball grip for bowlers.
The ACA-VDCA Stadium typically favors teams batting second, a trend India aims to exploit. Despite a mix of high-scoring matches and dominant bowling displays in the series, India is expected to maintain its winning eleven, with Ruturaj Gaikwad impressing at number four.
South Africa, meanwhile, faces player availability challenges due to hamstring injuries sustained by Tony de Zorzi and Nandre Burger. The team must now consider replacements, potentially providing an opportunity for Rubin Hermann to ensure team balance.
