South Africa

Reeza Hendricks

Tony de Zorzi

Rassie van der Dussen

Aiden Markram (C)

Heinrich Klaasen (W)

David Miller

Wiaan Mulder

Keshav Maharaj

Nandre Burger

Lizaad Williams

Beuran Hendricks

India

Rajat Patidar

Sai Sudharsan

Tilak Varma

KL Rahul (C) (W)

Sanju Samson

Rinku Singh

Washington Sundar

Axar Patel

Arshdeep Singh

Avesh Khan

Mukesh Kumar

Abhishek Sharma

Axar Rajeshbhai Patel

Hardik Himanshu Pandya

Harshit Pradeep Rana

Ishan Pranav Kumar Pandey Kishan

Jasprit Jasbirsingh Bumrah

Jitesh Mohan Sharma

Rahul Kannaur Lokesh

Kuldeep Yadav

Mohammed Siraj

Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy

Muralikrishna Prasidh Krishna

Ravi Bishnoi

Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja

Rinku Khanchand Singh

Rohit Gurunath Sharma

Sanju Viswanath Samson

Shivam Dube

Shreyas Santosh Iyer

Shubman Singh Gill

Suryakumar Ashok Yadav

Namboori Thakur Tilak Varma

Varun Chakaravarthy Vinod

Virat Kohli

Aiden Kyle Markram

Andile Simelane

Anrich Arno Nortje

Connor Esterhuizen

Corbin Bosch

David Andrew Miller

Dewald Brevis

Dian Forrester

Donovan Ferreira

George Fredrik Linde

Gerald William Coetzee

Jason Franswyn Smith

Jordan Hermann

Kagiso Rabada

Keshav Athmanand Maharaj

Kwena Tshegofatso Maphaka

Kyle Verreynne

Lhuan-dre Gilbert Pretorius

Lungisani True-man Ngidi

Lubabalo Lutho Sipamla

Marco Jansen

Matthew Paul Breetzke

Nqobani Mokoena

Ottneil Emile Graham Baartman

Prenelan Subrayen

Quinton de Kock

Reeza Raphael Hendricks

Rubin Andrew Hermann

Ryan David Rickelton

Senuran Muthusamy

Simon Ross Harmer

Temba Bavuma

Tristan Stubbs

Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder

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India tour of South Africa 2023-24

Arshdeep Singh said that bowlers should make plenty of appeals when the pitch is favourable for batting. The 24-year-old was named the 'Player of the Series' in the third ODI against South Africa.

Arshdeep Singh of India is in this frame. (Getty Images)

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‘That's why I had to appeal a lot’: Arshdeep Singh gives reason behind his aggressive appeal for wickets during ODI series

KL Rahul, who grabbed six catches, was the front-runner to bag the inside-the-dressing-room award but he batted for rising star Sai Sudharsan to be presented with the medal.&nbsp;

Sai Sudharsan won the 'Impact Fielder' of the series award.

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WATCH: KL Rahul's generosity comes to the fore as captain bats for rising Indian star as 'Impact Fielder' of ODI series

Sanju Samson’s impressive innings of 108 runs off 114 balls, combined with Tilak Varma's steady 52 runs off 77 balls, propelled India to a strong total of 296 for 8.&nbsp;

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IND vs SA: KL Rahul reveals the exact reason why Sanju Samson hasn't received many chances at No.3

Rohit Sharma is set to return to the cricketing fray since his last outing in the World Cup 2023 final, leading India in a two-Test series against South Africa beginning December 26.

Rohit Sharma of India speaks to his side in the huddle ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 Final between India and Australia.

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Simon Doull names 'India's most selfless cricketer in a long time' and it's not Virat Kohli, KL Rahul or Mohammed Shami

The viral moment occurred during South Africa's chase, as Keshav Maharaj entered the crease with the team struggling at 177 for 6 in the 34th over.&nbsp;

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Watch: KL Rahul's 'Ram Siya Ram' comment to Keshav Maharaj steals the show in 3rd ODI; video goes viral

Sanju Samson's innings of 108 off 114 deliveries, his first international century, came in his 40th match since debuting for India eight years ago.&nbsp;

Sanju Samson celebrates after scoring a century.

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IND vs SA: Legendary Sunil Gavaskar gives massive verdict on Sanju Samson after Indian batter scores maiden ODI century

IND vs SA 3rd ODI: After Tony de Zorzi's wicket, South Africa suffered a batting collapse as they were bowled out for 218 in the run chase of 297 in the series decider.

Sanju Samson celebrates his maiden ODI century in the series decider against South Africa (Getty Images)

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Sanju Samson's maiden ODI hundred and Arshdeep Singh's four-fer leads India to ODI series win on South Africa soil after 5 years

India vs South Africa 3rd ODI: Sanju Samson was promoted to no.3 and he repaid team management's faith by scoring his maiden hundred in international cricket.

Sanju Samson celebrates after reaching his maiden ODI century in the third ODI against South Africa (Getty Images)

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Sanju Samson scores maiden ODI hundred 8 years and 5 months after international debut, joins Virat Kohli on this list

The current ODI series between India and South Africa is poised at an intriguing juncture with both teams sharing honours. India won the first game while the Proteas won the second match.

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IND vs SA: RCB batter makes ODI debut as India make two changes for series decider after being asked to bat first

The weather is poised to play a crucial role in the game, with forecasts predicting extremely hot conditions, adding an extra layer of challenge for the players.

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IND vs SA, 3rd ODI Weather Report: Will rain play any role in Paarl? Check all details here

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‘That's why I had to appeal a lot’: Arshdeep Singh gives reason behind his aggressive appeal for wickets during ODI series

WATCH: KL Rahul's generosity comes to the fore as captain bats for rising Indian star as 'Impact Fielder' of ODI series

IND vs SA: KL Rahul reveals the exact reason why Sanju Samson hasn't received many chances at No.3