India captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday told critics of sub-continent pitches to "keep their mouths shut", blasting what he believes are double standards in the sport.

Day 1 of the second Test match between South Africa and India in the two-match series showcased a dominant performance by the bowlers.

Sanju Samson hit a maiden international century for India in the series-deciding third one-day international against South Africa at Boland Park in Paarl on Thursday.

Left-arm fast bowler Nandre Burger and opening batsman Tony de Zorzi took South Africa to a series-levelling eight-wicket win in the second one-day international against India at St George's Park on Tuesday.

Pace bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan set up a convincing eight-wicket win for India in the first one-day international against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday.

Suryakumar Yadav hit a dazzling century and Kuldeep Yadav took 5-17, as India levelled the T20I series against South Africa , beating the hosts by 106 runs, in the third and final Twenty20 international at the Wanderers Stadium on Thursday.

In the 2nd T20I between India and South Africa, South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first.

The 1st T20I between South Africa and India was abandoned due to rain today, at Kingsmead, Durban.