The three-match ODI series between India and South Africa has reached an exciting turn. Both teams are currently tied at 1-1 in the series, making the third match decisive. This important match will be held at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Team India will attempt to win this match and clinch the ODI series against South Africa.
The South African team is stepping onto the field to win an ODI series in India after 10 years. This ground in Visakhapatnam has always supported the Indian team. Out of the 10 ODI matches played here, India has won 7 matches, lost only 2 matches, and one match ended in a tie. This means the Indian team's winning percentage on this ground is around 70%.
Team India last won an ODI match here in 2019, but in 2023, Australia found this ground lucky and defeated India. Now, after two years, India is once again stepping onto this ground with the ambition to win.
South Africa does not have prior experience playing on this ground. They have not played a single ODI match here yet. They played a Test here in 2019 and a T20 match in 2022, both times facing defeat. South Africa's victory record on this ground is still zero. Therefore, to win this series, South Africa will have to change their history on this ground and open their account of victories. Cricket fans are watching this decisive match with great anticipation, as this match could determine the future of both teams in the coming times.