What we can expect from the 3rd T20

The hosts made a superb comeback in the 2nd T20 and levelled the series 1-1 making the 3rd and the final T20 in Cape Town this Saturday all the more exciting. The visitors had a tough outing at the Super Sports Park as none of the top order batsmen clicked and bowlers disappointed with the ball as well.

The hosts did quite well to chase a formidable total of 189 with the help of a massive partnership between Klaasen and Duminy, and they'll be high on confidence moving to the series decider at the Newlands.

The last time these two teams met at this venue, it turned out to be a one-sided affair with the likes of Virat Kohli playing a sublime innings of 160 and the Indian spinners dominating the proceedings, picking up 4 wickets each.

Here is what we can expect from the 3rd T20:

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#1 Pitch

The track in Newlands is generally on the slower side unlike the tracks in the high veld, and as the game progresses, shot making won't be easy as the ball will hold onto the wicket. It is not the kind of track where the batsman can hit through the line as they did in the high veld. Colossal hits won't be a familiar sight. Variation of pace will make things difficult for the batsman and the spinners should have the upper hand.

#2 Toss

The toss will be a crucial part of the game

The toss is going to be crucial on this track, and the team winning the toss will look to bat first taking into account the slow nature of the track. It is not the easiest of grounds to chase, and as the game progresses shot making will be difficult.

With India having a world-class spin attack, the hosts will definitely look to bat first and put runs on the board. Dew should not be a big factor at the Newlands, and it won't be easy for the hosts to chase a target with the ball turning.

#3 Weather Report

Hope the rain gods are kind

It is going to be an overcast day at the Newlands, and a shower or two is predicted during the morning. As the day progresses weather is expected to clear, and we should get full 40 overs of play without any interruptions.

#4 Indian Camp

Can the Indian Team wrap up the series

The visitors didn't have a good outing at the Super Sports Park with the top order failing to get them off to a start, and the wet ball in the second innings didn't help their cause either. Their only positive in the second game was the runs scored by their middle order which looked out of touch in the entire series.

Bumrah, who didn't play the last one is expected to return for the penultimate game of the tour, and as the track is expected to turn Virat will be looking forward to playing Kuldeep Yadav alongside Chahal.

The batting looks well balanced with the likes of Dhoni and Pandey getting back in form, and this will boost the confidence of the top order and will allow them to play freely.

#5 South African camp

The Proteas will be confident this time round

The Proteas played a perfect game last time around and will be looking to repeat something similar to that in Cape Town. The middle order is looking in marvellous touch with the likes of JP Duminy, Klaasen and Behardien getting runs in the previous game. The youngsters have also contributed, with Junior Dala getting some crucial wickets up front and Reeza Hendricks also doing well with the bat.

The spin department has been a bit of a concern for the hosts, and Aaron Phangiso is expected to replace Tabraiz Shamsi who didn't have a good outing in the last two games. Duminy and JJ Smuts are expected to chip in with a few overs in between considering the slow nature of the track.