India vs South Africa – 3rd Test, Ranchi – Match Prediction
Oct 17, 2019 at 8:37 PM
The first two Test matches of the ongoing series between India and South Africa have been thoroughly dominated by the former. The hosts’ have been too good for the visitors and it has been one-way traffic in the ongoing series. India had won the first Test match by 203 runs whereas they won the second by an innings and 137 runs.
Thus, the Virat Kohli-led team will like to continue their domination in the series and grab the remaining 40 points on offer in the ICC Test Championship. On the other hand, South Africa will like to get themselves on the board. In fact, there is no doubt that the visitors will need to play out of their skin.
It has been one-way traffic.
Furthermore, the guests have also been struck hard by the injury woes. First, Keshav Maharaj was ruled out of the upcoming Test by a shoulder injury. Moreover, Aiden Markram has also been ruled out with a wrist injury.
Hence, it would be interesting to note the combination of the Proteas. Lungi Ngidi is fit and he is expected to make the cut into the playing XI.
On the other hand, it is all merry in India’s dressing room. The policy of five bowlers had delivered the goods and Virat Kohli will like to back his favorite combination and Hanuma Vihari will need to wait for his chances.
Meanwhile, India’s pace battery had outbowled South Africa’s attack and it was one of the pluses for the hosts. India has ticked all the boxes and they would aim to go from strength to strength.
Match Prediction:
India will once again be overwhelming favorites for the final Test match. The South African team has been seen wanting and they will need to come up with something special if they are to challenge the potent Indian side.