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

MS Dhoni looked like a scuba diver with a broken oxygen tank in the ODI series, floundering around to survive, but he managed to break the surface and take in a deep breath in the 2nd T20I, powering his side to a competitive total. While it is obvious his big-hitting prowess is on the wane, he remains India's best keeper and will remain in the side in the tours to come.

Hardik Pandya has somehow managed to cement a place in this Indian side, despite being pretty middling with both bat and ball. He was expensive in the second T20I, going for 45 from his quota of 4 overs. While he is a handy option to have when the ball moves off the surface or through the air, he becomes a liability when there is nothing on offer for the bowlers. However, his hard-hitting abilities lower down the order have impressed the team management enough for them to stick with him for now.