Time running out for Samson; debut likely in pace department: India predicted XI

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Time is running out for Sanju Samson as India take on South Africa in the third ODI..

With the three-match series level at 1-1, India face South Africa in the decider, at Boland Park in Paarl on Thursday..

The visitors began the series with an eight-wicket victory and took a 1-0 lead..

Chasing 212, South Africa raced to 215/2 in 42.3 overs, courtesy of a maiden century from opener Tony de Zorzi (119*) and a half-century from Reeze Hendricks (52)..

KL Rahul, who is captaining India in the ODI series, will bat at no. 4 and was in good form at the 2023 ODI World Cup..

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