IND vs SA: Who will be cut from the third match? Team India likely to make two changes, Know Playing 11

The final and deciding match of India vs South Africa 3rd ODI series will be played today. Today, December 6, will be played at Visakhapatnam. The series is currently tied at 1-1. Now, both the teams will try their best to win the series in Visakhapatnam. Hence, both the teams want to field their best players. Ahead of the match, let’s explore the likely players for both teams.

There may be 2 major changes in Team India

There may be two major changes in the playing XI of Team India in the third ODI against South Africa. The opener batting has been a major concern for the Indian team in this series. Yashasvi Jaiswal failed in both matches and may be out of the third match. Rohit Sharma and Rituraj Gaikwad can open the innings in his place.

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Meanwhile, Tilak Verma may get a chance at number four. Moreover, changes are also expected in the bowling department. Pacer fame Krishna proved to be very expensive in both the matches. So Nitish Kumar Reddy can replace him in the final eleven. In the second ODI in Raipur, South Africa chased down a huge target of 359 runs and secured a resounding victory. The African team will avoid disturbing their winning playing XI, but changes may be necessary.

In fact, Toni Di Giorgi and Andre Berger suffered hamstring injuries in the second match and did not return to the field. If both are not fit, South Africa may have to make two changes. Josey could be replaced by Ryan Rickelton and Berger could be replaced by Othniel Bartman.

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With the series locked at 1-1, Vizag awaits a thrilling decider! #INDvSA 3rd ODI SAT, 6TH DEC, 12:30 PM! pic.twitter.com/tEEdEsIRve

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 6, 2025

India: Rohit Sharma, Rituraj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Tilak Verma, KL Rahul (captain/wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav and Arshdeep Singh.

South Africa: Aidan Markram, Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Bretzke, Dewald Brevis, Ryan Rickelton/Tony De Giorgi, Marco Jansson, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Othniel Baartman/Nandre Berger and Lungi Ngidi.