All arrangements have been made for the much-awaited series-decider third One Day International (ODI) match between India and South Africa at Dr. YSR ACA VDCA International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Around 1,500 police personnel have been deployed for the match as part of bandobast. The stadium became a high-security zone on Friday as both teams arrived here for the practice. Dogs squad, bomb squad conducted checks.

Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) president Kesineni Sivanath and secretary Sana Satish Babu reviewed the arrangements. They checked the availability of essential amenities for the spectators, such as drinking water, toilets, medical facilities, and fire safety systems.

Special focus was laid on VIP and VVIP galleries, movement of dignitaries, and their security protocols. Instructions were issued to ensure complete coordination between ACA staff, other participating agencies, and the police.

Mr. Shivanath said that stringent security measures have been put in place.