Group India acquired a heat welcome from cricket followers as they arrived in Delhi for the third and closing ODI in opposition to South Africa on Tuesday, October 11.
The match on the Arun Jaitley Stadium would be the decider, with the collection presently stage at 1-1. Whereas the Proteas gained the Lucknow ODI by 9 runs, the Males in Blue clinched the Ranchi sport on Sunday, October 9, by seven wickets.
The BCCI on Tuesday shared a video of Group India members touchdown in Delhi for the ultimate match of the collection. The gamers appeared in a cheerful temper forward of the essential conflict.
Whereas skipper Shikhar Dhawan was seen blowing a kiss in direction of the followers, all-rounder Shardul Thakur signed a couple of autographs. The gang additionally cheered the gamers with loud applause.
The clip was shared on BCCI’s official social media handles with the caption:
“Lucknow ✅Ranchi ✅ Delhi ⏳
Prepared for the #INDvSA ODI decider. #TeamIndia.”
In accordance with the climate forecast in Delhi for Tuesday, there’s a likelihood of rain. Delhi has been experiencing persistent rainfall over the previous few days.
“Lot on the road for them” – Wasim Jaffer on significance of South Africa collection for Group India kids
Talking forward of the deciding ODI, former batter Wasim Jaffer said that there’s loads at stake for the younger Group India gamers, holding the longer term choices in thoughts.
In a dialogue on ESPNcricinfo, he stated:
“All these kids who’re taking part in the sport, there’s a lot on the road for them for the longer term collection, for the longer term choices. One other good efficiency from them will spotlight their choices sooner or later video games and there’s a collection on the road as effectively.
“One huge sport for all these kids and I believe they are going to be trying to win the sport.”
South Africa even have 10 essential ICC ODI Tremendous League factors to play for, holding the 2023 World Cup qualification state of affairs in thoughts. Talking about the identical, Jaffer admitted:
“Likewise for South Africa. It might be an enormous disappointment if South Africa doesn’t qualify for the World Cup (2023). Lot to play for South Africa I really feel greater than India.”
The 2023 ODI World Cup will likely be held in India in October-November. This would be the first time that the ICC occasion will likely be performed totally in India.
