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South Africa vs India: Weather forecast from Paarl ahead of 3rd ODI

The stage is set for a thrilling showdown in Paarl today as team South Africa and India face off in the final ODI of the three-match series. After splitting the first two games, all eyes will be on Boland Park for an encounter that promises a lot of exciting cricket.

The first game had witnessed an Indian domination in the first ODI against South Africa on December 17th. Arshdeep Singh stole the show with a stunning maiden ODI five-wicket haul, dismantling the Proteas batting for a paltry 116. Avesh Khan chipped in with four scalps, leaving South Africa reeling. In reply to that, India had chased down the target in just 16.4 overs, losing only two wickets. Shreyas Iyer (52) and Sai Sudharsan (55*) ensured a comfortable victory with 200 balls remaining. This emphatic win by 8 wickets has put India firmly in control of the series.

However, in a dramatic turnaround, South Africa bounced back fiercely in the 2nd ODI on December 19th, leveling the series. Batting first, India stuttered to 211, thanks to half-centuries from KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan. Nandre Burger led the South African bowling with 3 wickets. The chase was a masterclass from the Proteas openers, Tony de Zorzi (119) and Reeza Hendricks (52), who stitched a stunning 130-run partnership. Rassie van der Dussen also chipped in with a well-paced 36 as South Africa cruised to victory in 42.3 overs, losing just 2 wickets. De Zorzi’s maiden ODI ton was the match-winning performance, erasing memories of India’s first-game dominance and setting the stage for a thrilling series decider.

Clear Skies to Shine on Decider

Cricket fans in Paarl are in for a scorcher tomorrow, as the final ODI between India and South Africa promises both drama and sunshine. AccuWeather predicts clear skies and temperatures peaking at a sweltering 36 degrees Celsius around midday. No clouds or rain are expected to interrupt the action, so expect a full-fledged ODI battle under the African sun. This might be a crucial factor for teams to consider when choosing their strategies and lineups.