India vs South Africa 2022: It’s been an exciting two games so far in the three-match ODI series between India and South Africa. It was the Proteas who drew the first blood in Lucknow and put the hosts in a spot of bother. But the young Indian side staged a staggering comeback in Ranchi to level the series 1-1. The focus now tilts towards the third game, which will act as a series decider.
India vs South Africa 2022: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Pitch Report
The series decider third ODI between India and South Africa is all set to take place on Tuesday (9th October) at Arun Jaitely Stadium in Delhi. The game will hold extreme importance for both teams and therefore pitch will play an important role.
If we talk about the pitch report, the stadium traditionally has been a slow surface with decent bounce, making both batters and bowlers work hard. The venue so far has hosted 26 ODI games out of which both batting and bowling first teams have a decent record with 12 and 23 wins respectively to their name.
Shreyas Iyer is the first Indian to score an ODI century against South Africa batting at No.4.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 9, 2022
The average first innings first and second innings total at Arun Jaitely Stadium is 230 and 208 respectively which suggests that it’s a low-scoring ground. However, if batsmen get used to conditions they can score big as well. The highest total recorded at the venue was registered by West Indies when they scored 330 runs against the Netherlands whereas the lowest total was also recorded by India women when they were bundled out for just 112 runs against England women.
India vs South Africa 2022: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Weather Conditions
The weather conditions for the third ODI between India and South Africa are not really good for the game of cricket. Delhi since the last few days has been at the receiving end of heavy rainfall. It is expected that the match will see interruptions as thunderstorms and rain are expected in some parts of the city during game time. Like that first game in Lucknow, the third ODI between India and South Africa can see the match being reduced to fewer overs.
India have defeated South Africa in the 2nd ODI to level the series 1-1.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 9, 2022
