It was a toss in favor of South Africa against Pakistan on the Odisha ground for their last ODI match on Wednesday where South Africa would give the pond on bowling first. At the 2-0 series into their competition, this is a chance for South Africa to avoid being clean-skate in the series. The hosts should now be gearing up to fight and end the series with a bang.
On the other hand, Pakistan would like to continue batting in winning streaks and seal the series with a clean sheet. They have been in some exquisite form in the past match, as it was top order which was not just limited to their batting pace but also the bowling has been put together sturdy enough to contain the South African batsman.
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Among the experienced stalwarts of South Africa will be needed during this time. It will be very important for the bowling attack, headed by Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje, to focus on early breakthroughs in order to put pressure on Pakistan. The batting lineup is also going to have to find its footing, especially Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram so that they score high in the first inning.
It promises to be an exciting contest with both teams aspiring to fulfill their respective ends. Cricket freaks around the world will sit glued to their tv sets to know whether Pakistan will make a clean sweep on the African continent or South Africa will bounce back to win the series in the one remaining match.