Gaikwad to return? 3 major changes expected: India predicted XI vs SA, 3rd T20I

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3 major changes expected as Suryakumar's men look to level series: India predicted XI vs SA, 3rd T20I..

With rain playing spoilsport in the first two matches, India face South Africa in the final T20I of their three-match series, at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Thursday..

Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India posted 180/7 in 19.3 overs in the second T20I, before rain forced the match into a 15-over chase for South Africa, with the target being set at 153..

For the third and final T20I, India are expected to make some changes and will look to end the series with a 1-1 draw..

The wicketkeeper-batter will replace Jitesh Sharma, and is also in fiery form, after getting two consecutive half-centuries in the three games played against the Aussies. 6, KKR star Rinku Singh will once again don the finisher role, and has been one of the best players, whenever he gets to bat for India..

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