South Africa vs India 2018: India's probable playing XI for third T20I

The latest reincarnation of Suresh Raina has been explosive and, just like the firecrackers during an Indian Diwali celebration, has fizzled out far too quickly before people can quite comprehend what all the fuss is about. Raina got starts in both games, scoring 15 and 31 respectively, but was unable to kick on, leaving the middle-order with far too much to do. He is, however, expected to retain his place in the side for the decider.

Virat Kohli, like the Starship Enterprise, has boldly gone where no one else has before. While Viv Richards' record might be on the menu, it might yet be a step too far for the man who has led the Enterprise with great elan. Kohli, will, however, look to end the tour on a high and lead his side to another series win.

Manish Pandey can do no right at the moment. Lambasted for his struggles to accelerate in the first T20I, he made up for that with aplomb in the second encounter, scoring 79 off 48, but this time found himself at the receiving end of a volley of abuse from MS Dhoni, who was unimpressed with his ball-watching. While Pandey will need to watch the ball in the third T20I, he will need to make sure he does it only when it is hurtling to him from the hand of Rabada and Dala.