KL Rahul ends India's 2-year ODI toss jinx after 20 losses

• India ended a 20-match ODI toss losing streak.
• Stand-in skipper KL Rahul won the toss against South Africa.
• India elected to field first in the third ODI.
• The last toss win was in November 2023 during the World Cup semi-final.
• Tilak Varma replaced Washington Sundar in the playing XI.

Why It Matters: India's toss win breaks a 2-year jinx, impacting team morale and game strategy.