Top-order batter Ruturaj Gaikwad missed out on the playing XI against South Africa in the third ODI of the three-game series. Ahead of the third ODI, the Indian captain for this series, KL Rahul, confirmed that Gaikwad was replaced by right-handed batter Rajat Paidar. Talking about Ruturaj Gaikwad's absence, Rahul shared that the Maharashtra opener had damaged his finger.