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India vs South Africa on October 19

India come into this third Test having already sealed the series after winning the opening two matches, and they will be keen to wrap up the whitewash in Ranchi and pick up further points to consolidate their position at the top of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship. Following the two comprehensive victories, there is little reason for Virat Kohli and the selectors to change the winning formula although they may use this match to rotate their pack and rest Ravi Ashwin or Ravindra Jadeja who have bowled a lot of overs in the opening two Tests. South Africa are in a fair degree of disarray coming into this third and final Test match in India as they have so many players out of form and after spending long spells in the field, some of their veterans are struggling against this relentless Indian side. They have been dealt an injury blow with the news that Keshav Maharaj has been ruled out so left-arm spinner George Linde has flown in to replace him and there will likely be a fair number of further changes for this final Test. India have now won their last 11 Test series on home turf after they won the second Test and they will be keen to seal the whitewash here. They are in formidable form right now as they have a batting line-up that is relishing facing the South African bowlers who look incredibly flat, while their bowlers have the edge over the tourists’ fragile batting line-up.

Best economical pick – Opener Mayank Agarwal has been on a roll in the series and he will be one of the first names on the team sheet for the upcoming Test. Agarwal slammed a majestic double ton in Vizag and followed it up with a century in Pune to cement his place in the side.

Top captains & vice captains – Skipper Virat Kohli led India to record-breaking 11th series win at home and he will be eager to complete another whitewash. With that bat, Kohli returned to form in scintillating style as he slammed a double ton in Pune to end his big innings drought. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja can do almost everything. He can score big, score quickly and also pick wickets at crucial junctures of the game. And add his fielding abilities at pretty much every position possible, he becomes one of the most vital members of the Indian side. His spin-bowling will come in hand at the spinning track of Ranchi.

Smart pick – Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been in sensational form in the series and is currently the highest-wicket-taker after two Test. Ashwin has decimated the South African batting line-up in both Tests and his spin played a massive role in India’s comprehensive victories.

Cautions Pick – One of the batsmen who uncharacteristically succumbed to the seamers on both occasions was opener Aiden Markram. The opening batsman who was being looked upon as the torchbearer of the South African batting on this tour has had a forgettable two Test matches.

My XI – Virat Kohli (Captain), Ravindra Jadeja (Vice-Captain), Ravichandran Ashwin, Quinton de Kock, Mayank Agarwal, Rohit Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Shami, Dean Elgar, Temba Bavuma