India vs South Africa Live Score, 3rd Test Day 1: Prediction 11, Dream11 Fantasy Picks; 1:30pm toss

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Captain Virat Kohli has recovered from his upper back spasms and will lead India in the tiebreaker-leading 1-1 after two tests-in the free series starting on Tuesday.

The weather forecast for the test is good. And there is little chance of a tie.

Newlands Stadium should encourage bowling. There will be seams that move and bounce.

Win the toss in the first game and bite the bullet out, totaling more than 300, and then apply pressure when the court deteriorates. This is a viable strategy for victory.

If India loses the game and has to play, then its Pacers must bowl in the correct lanes and shut South Africa out within 225.

Kohli revealed that Mohammed Siraj, who is still recovering from a hamstring strain, will miss the third test.

India will have to choose between Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav, the latter bringing the stump line and bounce, and Umesh Yadav, a sliding, faster two-way pitcher.

Once again, a good start is essential for India to counter South Africa’s speed attack.

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Much depends on the open partnership between KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal. If they take a considerable stance like the first test, denying the early threat of Kookaburra Ball, then South Africa may chase the game instead of controlling it.

The confidence shown by Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane in the second game of the Rangers will bring comfort to India before the big game. Kohli will be eager to contribute. He needs to be ready and don’t play in the goods he receives.

Kohli said the Indian team’s management had a conversation with Rishabh Pant about the shot selection during training. India wants this explosive left-hander to fire, but it must do so wisely.

India’s speed offense may hurt the lineup, but Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami must be put in perspective. Shardul Thakur is a tricky bowler with bounce and athletic ability.

If the stadium deteriorates, outside player R. Ashwin may play a role. He also added depth to the shot.

South Africa’s inspiring captain, left-handed Dean Elgar, will be a stumbling block for Indian bowlers.

Aidem Markram, a compelling shooter, is looking for some form. Finally, the Protea shot has a shape. Keegan Petersen is a compact and attractive hitter at position 3. Rasie van der Dussen (Rassie van der Dussen) is a batsman with perseverance and shooting with two feet.

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Temba Bavuma Jr. is an effective forward with a reasonable defense. The goalkeeper batsman Kyle Verreynne has good skills.

South Africa is unlikely to make any changes, so the responsibilities will be ranked in the top six.

Then came the four-pronged speed attack of Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Marco Jansen and Duanne Olivier. They are capable of making progress, and the hostile Labada rediscovered his magic.

In such a high-pressure matchup, the team with the fewest mistakes can handle it.

Table Mountain is the fascinating backdrop of the Newlands land. Could it inspire the Indians to conquer this mountain?

– S. Dinaka

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Prediction 11:

India: KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shardul Thakur, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma.

South Africa: Dean Elgar (c), Aiden Markram, Keegan Petersen, Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Duanne Olivier, Lungi Ngidi.

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