Visakhapatnam Weather and Pitch Analysis: Insights on the IND vs SA 3rd ODI Pitch Conditions
The highly anticipated third ODI between India and South Africa will take place on December 6 at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam. This match is crucial, as the series is currently tied at 1-1. Both teams are vying for the series win, making this game a decisive encounter.
Visakhapatnam Weather Forecast
Weather conditions in Visakhapatnam on match day are expected to be favorable for cricket. The temperature will range from 27°C in the morning to 28°C in the afternoon. As evening approaches, temperatures will drop significantly to around 11°C, contributing to relatively chilly conditions.
The day is expected to be cloudy, but thankfully, no rain is anticipated. This forecast suggests that spectators can look forward to a complete match without interruptions.
Pitch Analysis for the IND vs SA 3rd ODI
The pitch at ACA-VDCA Stadium is expected to favor batsmen, continuing the trend seen throughout this series. The first two ODIs showcased high-scoring games, with India setting strong totals. Notably, in the second ODI, India scored 358 runs, but South Africa successfully chased it down, marking one of the highest successful run chases recorded.
Key statistics from the matches indicate that the batting-friendly nature of the pitch may play a pivotal role. Dew has been a significant factor, notably impacting the second ODI in Raipur, where conditions were perfect for chasing large totals.
Key Player Performances
- Virat Kohli has been outstanding, scoring centuries in both previous matches, bringing his total to 53 in ODIs.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad made a notable debut with a fantastic century in the second match.
Squads for the 3rd ODI
Here are the full squads for both teams:
| India | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Aiden Markram |
| Rohit Sharma | Ryan Rickelton |
| Virat Kohli | Temba Bavuma (c) |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Quinton de Kock (w) |
| Washington Sundar | Matthew Breetzke |
| KL Rahul (w/c) | Tony de Zorzi |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Dewald Brevis |
| Harshit Rana | Marco Jansen |
| Arshdeep Singh | Corbin Bosch |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Prenelan Subrayen |
| Prasidh Krishna | Nandre Burger |
| Rishabh Pant | Ottneil Baartman |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | Keshav Maharaj |
| Dhruv Jurel | Lungi Ngidi |
| Tilak Varma | Rubin Hermann |
This clash in Visakhapatnam promises to be an exciting contest as both India and South Africa aim to claim victory in the series. With strong batting potential and favorable weather conditions, fans should prepare for an action-packed match.
