South Africa vs India: Aiden Markram and co trains with 5 spinners ahead of 3rd ODI
Cape Town: South Africa called as many as five wrist spinners in the nets ahead of the third ODI against India here on Wednesday, hoping it will help their struggling batsmen combat the combined threat of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav.
Leggie Chahal and chinaman Yadav have wreaked havoc in the series, picking 13 wickets in the first two matches.
The Proteas return to @NewlandsCricket for the 3rd @Momentum_za ODI tomorrow. It's a happy hunting ground for the team- they have only lost 5 out of 33 matches played. Perfect venue for a bounce back ðŸ'ª #SAvIND #ProteaFire pic.twitter.com/cQSXfHmEVk
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) February 6, 2018
Pacer Kagiso Rabada said the team's performance so far has been unacceptable.
"ItÂ's not acceptable at all. India are a strong team. TheyÂ've just beaten Australia (at home) comprehensively. I know theyÂ've been playing all their games at home, but theyÂ've been playing good cricket," said Rabada.
"It doesnÂ't help that we have been going through a few changes and not been in the best form since the Champions Trophy in one-day cricket. We are still trying to catch up at the moment," he added.
The hosts have also been set back with a host of injuries. AB de Villiers, Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock have all been ruled out of the remaining matches on this Indian tour.
India lead the six-match ODI series 2-0.
