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Live Scores India vs South Africa 6th ODI | India wins by 8 wickets

Khaya Zondo got his maiden fifty but the Indian bowlers kept the run-rate on a tight leash with regular wickets.

February 16, 2018 04:17 pm | Updated 11:06 pm IST

Magic wand in hand! Virat Kohli’s terrific form, as much as the wrist spinners' superb showing, is a defining aspect of India's ODI series dominance.

Magic wand in hand! Virat Kohli’s terrific form, as much as the wrist spinners' superb showing, is a defining aspect of India's ODI series dominance.

Toss

India wins the toss and opts to bowl first , with Bhuvaneshwar Kumar rested and Shardul Thakur taking his place.

South Africa bring back Khaya Zondo, Imran Tahir, Farhaan Behardien, and Chris Morris.

Preview

A historic series triumph sealed, India are expected to put their bench strength to test while a vanquished South Africa would aim for a consolatory win when the two sides square off in the sixth and final ODI, in Centurion on Friday.

Having won the series, India would like to carry on momentum, especially with the three-match T20I series to follow soon after. Yet, the visitors would also like to find a balance between going all out in a dead rubber and resting a few players keeping in mind a long overseas schedule later this year. Read more

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