Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], December 5 (ANI): Ahead of the India vs South Africa ODI series decider, India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate discussed the role of the two-ball rule in ODIs, particularly when discussing dew.

The series stands tied at 1-1, with the deciding match set to take place on Saturday in Visakhapatnam .

Notably, the two-ball rule in ODIs means that two separate new balls are used in an innings--one from each end of the pitch--rather than a single ball throughout. Each ball is bowled only from its designated end, helping maintain consistent swing, bounce and hardness for longer periods. The rule ensures fairness and reduces the effect of a worn-out ball in the middle overs.

Speaking at the pre-match conference, ten Doeschate explained that using a s

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