India will look to build momentum after a comprehensive series-levelling win and gain the upper-hand when Mithali Raj and Co take on South Africa in the third One-day International of the ongoing five-match series in Lucknow on Friday.
After losing the series-opener by eight wickets, India crushed South Africa by nine wickets to draw level and the side would look to make it two wins on the trot. For Sune Luus and Co, the task will be to bounce back just like India did and play the next match on a fresh slate.
India rediscovered their rhythm after being way from international cricket for a year and this showed in the performance. The rustiness that was apparent in the series-opener was shaken off in the second outing by the hosts and they will look to continue in the same vein.
The Indian bowlers led the way in the second match after an ordinary outing in the opener to bowl out South Africa for a below-par 157.
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