It was a day of attrition at Newlands, and both teams will believe they have control going into day 2.
It’s a much-anticipated final. Which side will turn up when it matters most?
India have lost both ODIs played at SCA Stadium so far, against England in 2012-13 and against South Africa in 2016-17, though they do hold a 6-5 ratio at the now-defunct Madhavrao Scindia Ground.
Australia had thrashed India by 10 wickets in the first ODI, at Mumbai. The teams will now meet at SCA Stadium, Rajkot.
Brisbane Heat had thrashed Adelaide Strikers at The Gabba. Two days after the debacle, the Strikers will host the Heat for the return match, at Adelaide Oval.
Ben Stokes became the ICC Player of the Year. The BCCI confirmed Rishabh Pant's removal from Rajkot ODI. Ireland won the first T20I against West Indies.
Marcus Stoinis becomes the only batsman in the tournament to cross 500-run mark. Sandeep Lamichhane enters the top ten.
Things has gone contrastingly for the two sides since they met in their tournament opener.
With the series levelled 1-1, South Africa will now meet England at Port Elizabeth for the th third Test of the four-match series.
Australia thrashed India at Nagpur; Bangladesh will tour Pakistan; and India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and South Africa won their respective warm-up matches ahead of the Under-19 World Cup.