South Africa fast-bowler Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the side’s upcoming home series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan due to a groin injury, said Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday. CSA added that Ngidi, 28, recently underwent a medical assessment as part of his structured conditioning period, during which scans revealed bilateral proximal adductor tendinopathy. He will now begin a rehabilitation programme and is expected to return to play in January. It means that South Africa will be without Ngidi’s services for the two Tests against Sri Lanka and the all-format series against Pakistan. Ngidi has picked 55 wickets for South Africa in Tests at an average of just 23.14 in 19 Test matches. His last appearance for the Proteas internationally came in the ODI series against Ireland in Abu Dhabi last month.

CSA added that Test captain Temba Bavuma is making positive progress in his recovery from a left elbow injury and will undergo a fitness test on November 18 to determine his availability for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, which starts in Durban on November 27.

Bavuma had missed South Africa’s Test series in Bangladesh last month because of an elbow injury, which was sustained while completing a run during the second ODI against Ireland in Abu Dhabi. If Bavuma cannot play against Sri Lanka, then Aiden Markam will lead South Africa in the Test matches against the visitors’.

South Africa are placed fifth in the 2023-2025 ICC World Test Championship Standings, with a point percentage of 54.17, while Sri Lanka are at third place with a point percentage of 55.56. South Africa need to win all of their remaining four Test matches to have a chance at entering the WTC final, to be held at Lord’s next year.

Afghanistan vs South Africa 3rd ODI Live Streaming: Having already sealed a historic series win over South Africa, Afghanistan will be aiming to make it an unprecedented 3-0 whitewash as the two nations square off in the third and final ODI. Afghanistan have bowled out South Africa for under 150 in both matches – 106 in the first ODI, and 134 in the second. The Afghan success has not only been led by renowned stars like Rashid Khan and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, but also young newcomers like AM Ghazanfar and Nangeyalia Kharote. South Africa will be hoping their inexperienced side comes good and leave with a consolation win.

When will the Afghanistan vs South Africa 3rd ODI match take place?

The Afghanistan vs South Africa 3rd ODI match will take place on Sunday, July 22 (IST).

Where will the Afghanistan vs South Africa 3rd ODI match take place?

The Afghanistan vs South Africa 3rd ODI match will take place in the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.

What time will the Afghanistan vs South Africa 3rd ODI match start?

The Afghanistan vs South Africa 3rd ODI match will start at 5:30 PM IST.

Which TV channels will live telecast the Afghanistan vs South Africa 3rd ODI match?

The Afghanistan vs South Africa 3rd ODI match will be live telecast on the Eurosport network.

Where to follow the live streaming of the Afghanistan vs South Africa 3rd ODI match?

The Afghanistan vs South Africa 3rd ODI match will be live streamed on the Fancode app and website.

(All details are as per information provided by the broadcaster)