India vs South Africa, 3rd T20I Preview: All eyes on Rishabh Pant as Virat Kohli and Co aim for series clinching win

Virat Kohli’s exuberance and pep talks drowned the chatter around Rishabh Pant as India prepare to play South Africa in the third T20 International in Bengaluru on Sunday, seeking a 2-0 series verdict.

The comprehensive seven-wicket victory in the second game, which was built on the back of a fine comeback by the bowlers and a Kohli masterclass, is history now and the team is looking for another commanding performance before the Test series gets underway.

The opener in Dharamsala was a washout.

Against a fairly new-look South African side that seems to lack the resources required to counter the home team’s firepower, India will surely fancy their chances of an encore, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.