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The pacer has scalped two wickets so far as South Africa were reduced to 26/3 after the end of first powerplay.
Mohammed Siraj is once again proving to be a tough nut to crack for South Africa batters. The pacer has scalped two wickets so far as South Africa were reduced to 26/3 after the end of first powerplay.
Meanwhile, Washington Sundar struck early, packing Quinton de Kock on 6 after India invited South Africa to bat first.
Janneman Malan, who played a few cracking shots, was then packed by Siraj on 15. A short delivery by Siraj dismissed Reeza Hendricks on 3(21).
Turning over to see Mohammed Siraj is having a day #INDvSA
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) October 9, 2022
Mohammad Siraj what a start
— Ashutosh Srivastava (@imAshutosh08) October 11, 2022
Take a bow to Siraj .
Great to see the Captaincy skill of Shikhar Dhawan in 3rd ODI #ShikharDhawan #INDvsSA #MohammedSiraj #SAvsIND #Siraj pic.twitter.com/fnVnQjtRLc
Most Wickets in Powerplay Overs in ODIs, 2022 (Among Top-10 Teams)
— S.M. Sports (@s_m_sport_) October 11, 2022
1) Mohammed Siraj - 12*
2) Trent Boult - 10
3) Matt Henry - 9
Mohammed Siraj turning out to be sensational for India in Powerplay, An eye for selectors to watch out next 2023 ODIWC in India.#INDvSA
Mohammed Siraj is making his case stronger every day for T20 World Cup spot. What a brilliant spell of bowling in Delhi. South Africa in trouble in the decider against second string Indian side. #INDvSA #MohammedSiraj
— Wasay Habib (@wwasay) October 11, 2022
India have fielded an unchanged playing XI, while South Africa made three changes. David Miller is leading South Africa in the contest. Meanwhile, the match saw a delay due to wet outfield and it started at 02:00 pm.
The good news is that no overs were reduced. As per the forecast the weather conditions in Delhi are expected to remain cloudy throughout the day, with occasional showers expected.