IND vs SAF 3rd Test Preview at Cape Town - India v South Africa Third Test Teams

The much talked series between two top tests teams India and South Africa comes to the final 3rd test and best thing is that it will be a decider as series is currently level at 1-1 as third test will starting from Sunday, 2nd January, 2011 at Newlands, Cape Town and the timing will be 08:30 GMT, 10:30 local, 14:00 IST.

India bounced back strongly after inning lost in the 1st test with 87 runs in 2nd test to level the series mainly thanks to VVS Laxman who was the only batsman who made half century and their bowlers. Cape Town wicket supposed to be batting friendly and it is a good chance for them to put some runs on board specially Sehwag and Dravid as they still to play with their reputation and if Gambhir will return they have good batting strength. Zaheer Khan is in good touch while Harbhajan is also taking wickets.

South Africa has been disappointed as they missed a good chance to win the series after brilliant show in 1st test. They have to improve their as Ashell Prince was the highest scorer with 39 runs in the 2nd inning. Dale Steyn, Morne Morkal and Tsotsobe are doing well and if supported by their batsmen they will have upper hand.

India Playing 11 for 3rd Test at Cape Town:

Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Cheteshwar Pujara, VVS Laxman, MS Dhoni (capt/wk), Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Sreesanth.

South Africa Playing 11 for 3rd Test at Cape Town:

Graeme Smith (capt), Hashim Amla, Alviro Petersen, AB de Villiers, Jacques Kallis, Ashwell Prince, Mark Boucher (wk), Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Lonwabo Tsotsobe, Paul Harris.