With the ODI series tantalisingly poised at 2-2, India will seek to keep the momentum when they go into what promises to be a thrilling series decider against South Africa on Sunday.
The momentum gained by India in the penultimate tie in Chennai by comprehensively beating South Africa by 35 runs will stand them in good stead.
Also, the fact that India had won all three previous contests against South Africa at the Wankhede Stadium should also give the home team a boost.
While both teams have been undone by injuries to key players, India have been able to fill the void left by the unavailability of top off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin after the opening Kanpur game more effectively with veteran Harbhajan Singh performing admirably.
South Africa had lost the services of their key all-rounder Jean-Paul Duminy for the last two games due to a hand injury sustained in the third match of the series in Rajkot.
Fast bowler Morne Morkel too sustained a leg injury in Rajkot and missed the Chennai game and his absence also hurt the visitors badly.
The return to top form of Virat Kohli, who struck a fine half century (77) in vain in the third match and then made a brilliant 140-ball 138 at Chennai, will be of great boost for the hosts.
