India vs South Africa 3rd ODI Highlights: Yashasvi Jaiswal's century helps IND race to series victory inside 40 overs

IND vs SA Live Score, 3rd ODI: He knows very well that India now have 20 ODI toss losses in a row going back 2 years. Hasn't been India's thing to win. Can he snap the hoodoo in Vizag? Let's find out.

IND vs SA Live Score, 3rd ODI: After being humiliated and whitewashed in the Test series at the hands of the Proteas, a ODI series loss for a coach seen as a white-ball guru is something that Gambhir must simply avoid at all costs. His reputation and the faith in him hinges on the fact that his white-ball teams can win series and tournaments; already having lost in Australia a couple of months ago, this ODI series is a must-win for many eyes.

IND vs SA Live Score, 3rd ODI: South Africa, meanwhile, also have a couple of issues that will prove a headache. Tony de Zorzi and Nandre Burger have both been ruled out of the third ODI of the series, meaning the Proteas will have fewer troops to turn to over in Vizag. Burger in particular is a big miss, having shown excellent cross-phase form and arguably their best bowler of the series. With only 5 seamers in their squad, a matter of necessity now.

IND vs SA Live Score, 3rd ODI: Given a chance to open the batting in this format given Shubman Gill's injury, Yashasvi Jaiswal hasn't had the series he would have wanted to put pressure on the incumbent opening pair. To replace either of two ODI batters of the quality Rohit and Gill possess was a long shot as is, but Jaiswal would have expected more from himself; he has one last opportunity to play the kind of innings that ensures he remains a constant part of conversations in the future.

IND vs SA Live Score, 3rd ODI: While the batting has seen Virat Kohli provide a sensational backbone, the let-down has been the bowling as they have made to 350-run targets look very gettable for the Proteas. Yes, there are mitigating factors such as dew, and you have to provide credit for the opening win, but there are issues to be solved for a Bumrah-less team that has struggled to contain the opposition batters. More also expected of Kuldeep Yadav, who has been expensive, and short of his usual quality.

IND vs SA Live Score, 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma started the series well with a 57-run knock in Ranchi. However, he failed to get going in the next game, scoring just 14 runs before falling to Nandre Burger. The former India captain would look to get among the runs and end the series on a high. A riveting contest coming up in Vizag.

IND vs SA Live Score, 3rd ODI: Virat Kohli entered the three-match series against South Africa, with questions being raised on his future and whether he can play the 2027 World Cup. The experienced campaigner let his bat do all the talk, smashing centuries in the opening two ODIs. Kohli returned with scores of 135 and 102 as he hammered the Proteas bowlers left, right and centre. The former India captain will aim to keep up with his form and end 2025 on a high.

IND vs SA Live Score, 3rd ODI: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be playing their last game for India in 2025 as there are no more ODIs scheduled this year. The duo will return to action next year in the three-match series against New Zealand, beginning January 11. However, before that, the duo will be seen in action in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Ind vs SA Live Score, 3rd ODI: India have now gone 20 ODIs without winning a toss. The trend started on November 19, 2023, the day of the World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad. Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill - captains have changed but the luck has continued to evade Team India. Can Rahul finally break the jinx on Saturday or will the rub of the green continue to go against him? Only time will tell.

Ind vs SA Live Score, 3rd ODI: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the third and final ODI between India and South Africa in Vizag. It's all to play for and expect yet another high-scoring contest. Stay tuned for more updates!