After a remarkable comeback win in the second ODI, South Africa will play hosts to India in series decider. The decisive game will be held at the Boland Park in Paarl on Thursday. This will be the final piece of white-ball action between the two nations on India's tour of South Africa.
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South Africa won the match in Gqeberha by 8 wickets, with more than seven overs to spare. The hosts chased the 212-run target quite comfortably. Opening batter Tony de Zorzi scored a magnificent unbeaten century (119) to keep his side afloat in the three-match ODI series.
The caravan now moves to Paarl for the final and decisive ODI game. Both sides would be aiming for the silverware. A victory in Paarl for India would see them lift only their second bilateral ODI series trophy on Protean soil.
TSN tells you everything you need to know about the ODI records in this venue.
How many ODI matches has Boland Park hosted?
15 ODIs have been played at this venue so far, with the first match held on January 27, 1997.
What is the capacity of Boland Park?
The Boland Park has a seating capacity of around 10,000 people.
Boland Park Pitch Report
Boland Park has historically favoured the batters. Five of the last six ODI games have seen 250+ scorelines. However, the bowlers do get some respite in the latter part of the game. The bowlers enjoy help from the surface during the run chase.
Boland Park, Paarl: Average scores and toss results in ODIs
| Average first innings score in Paarl | 250 |
| Matches won after batting first | 8 |
| Matches won by chasing team | 6 |
*One game ended in a tie
What happened in the previous ODI at Boland Park in Paarl?
In the most recent ODI game held here, South Africa played India in January 2022. The hosts emerged victorious by seven wickets on the night.
What is the highest score by a team at Boland Park in ODI?
South Africa scored 353/6 against Bangladesh, back in 2017. The Faf Du Plessis-led side posted a mammoth total and then bowled out the visitors for 249 runs, claiming a 104-run victory.
What is the highest individual score at Boland Park in ODIs?
South Africa's AB De Villiers a mammoth 104-ball 176 against Bangladesh in 2017. The hard-hitter scored 15 boundaries, and seven sixes, striking at just under 170.
What is the best bowling figure at Boland Park in ODIs?
Zimbabwe's Eddo Brandes picked a fifer against India in January 1997. Brandes was adjudged as the Man of The Match for his 5/41 in 9.5 overs. The game between India and Zimbabwe remains the only ODI till date, to have ended in a tie.
South Africa vs India: Latest predictions, betting odds
As per the Dafabet odds, both teams are necked-neck in terms of match-winning odds.
| Team | Betting odds |
| South Africa | 1.92 |
| India | 1.93 |
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