Zimbabwe vs India, 3rd ODI - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Win the toss, bowl first, make use of the early morning conditions to bowl the opposition out cheaply and then chase it down comfortably. This is the pattern that we witnessed in both the ODIs so far with India managing to clinch the series. Zimbabwe, would hope for a change in fortunes, starting with the toss. They would look to insert India and see what their seamers can do against a batting line up which is inexperienced in the international scene.

India are expected to make some changes to their lineup, so it will be interesting to see if we see the likes of Faiz Fazal, Mandeep Singh and Jaydev Unadkat. We might witness some changes in the batting order as well especially if India opt to chase again.

The news from the middle is that the 30-year-old Faiz Fazal has been handed his India cap by skipper MS Dhoni. Huge moment for the left-hander, he did admit that the call was unexpected. He now gets an opportunity to showcase his talent.

This pitch looks much better than the previous ones and we don't have a cloud cover. Cremer wins the toss and opts to bat first. He reckons some cracks could open up as the match progresses. Zimbabwe make five changes to their playing XI.

Playing XI:

India: Lokesh Rahul, Faiz Fazal, Ambati Rayudu, Manish Pandey, Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni(w/c), Axar Patel, Dhawal Kulkarni, Jasprit Bumrah, Barinder Sran, Yuzvendra Chahal

Zimbabwe:Hamilton Masakadza, Chamu Chibhabha, Vusi Sibanda, Timycen Maruma, Malcolm Waller, Elton Chigumbura, Richmond Mutumbami(w), Graeme Cremer(c), Neville Madziva, Tawanda Mupariwa, Donald Tiripano

The openers have made a decent start for Zimbabwe. The hosts will be relieved that they haven't lost a wicket in the first five overs. Masakadza is looking to free his arms and might look for some boundaries now in the powerplay.

That didn't last long! Masakadza looks to take on Dhawal Kulkarni but manages to get an edge which is pouched at first slip by KL Rahul. He was expected to give a strong reply after losing captaincy but it just hasn't happened to him. Vusi Sibanda is the new man in. He made a fifty last time.