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Xtra Time Web Desk : Team India on Tuesday would look to clinch their first step towards history as they gear up for the all important series decider against the Proteas at Cape Town.

But as Virat's boys gear up for the 3rd Test, the team are expected to make two major changes in the playing eleven. The first major change of the team would be the return of regular skipper Virat Kohli in the starting eleven. And most likely, Hanuma Vihari is to make way for the 33 year old.

Despite performing well in the last match, the Hyderabad batter is the most likely choice to make way for the Indian captain as both Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara did perform well in the last match.

Another change that is ominous would be the replacement of injured Mohammed Siraj. And most likely Ishant Sharma is likely to come in as the third seamer alongside Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami.

The rest of the team however is expected to be the same as the Johannesburg Test.

Probable India starting XI : KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (C), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (WK), Shardul Thakur, R Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma.