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The final ODI of the South Africa tour of India 2025 will be played on December 6, 2025, at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. This match will decide the series winner.
India won the 1st ODI on November 30, defending a big score of 349, while South Africa reached 332. In the 2nd ODI in Raipur, India scored 359, but South Africa chased the target with four balls left, even though two of their players got injured during the match. India made several fielding mistakes, which cost them the game.
Virat Kohli hit back-to-back centuries, and Ruturaj Gaikwad and KL Rahul also played well, but India’s bowling was inconsistent and lacked control. For India to win the series, they must improve their bowling and fielding. South Africa, on the other hand, must be careful with the injury concerns of Tony de Zorzi and Ottneil Baartman.
Winning and Toss Odds for India vs South Africa 3rd Match
India is playing at home conditions and has a better batting lineup than South Africa. That’s why betting platforms are providing a lower return on their win.
| Platform | South Africa Win Odds | India Win Odds | Toss Odds (South Africa) | Toss Odds (India) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.45 | 1.55 | 2 | 1.8 | Balanced for the match winner |
| 4rabet | 2.5 | 1.52 | 2.05 | 1.75 | Higher India wins payout |
| BetVibe | 2.42 | 1.58 | 1.98 | 1.85 | Best toss value balance |
| Stake | 2.48 | 1.6 | 2.02 | 1.82 | Ideal for India’s favorites |
India vs South Africa 3rd Match: Match Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | SA vs IND, 3rd ODI |
| Series | South Africa tour of India, 2025 |
| Date | December 06, Saturday |
| Time | 01:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
India vs South Africa Squad for 3rd Match
South Africa may not have the services of Tony de Zorzi, as he was injured during the 2nd match. On the other hand, the Indian team may exclude Washington Sunder because of his poor form in both batting and bowling.
India Squad
Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (c & wk), Rishabh Pant (wk), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Dhruv Jurel
South Africa Squad
Temba Bavuma (c), Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Rubin Hermann, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Prenelan Subrayen
Pitch Report of Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
All 4 innings of the series have gone past 300, and in the 2nd ODI, South Africa chased down the target of 359. We expect another run fest on the Y.S. Rajasekhara venue, as it is a batting paradise for batters.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | Generally batter-friendly with consistent bounce and pace, offering a smooth surface that supports stroke play. |
| Batting Assistance | High assistance for batsmen, described as a paradise for stroke-makers with free-flowing shots, leading to high-scoring encounters. |
| Bowling Assistance | Limited assistance for bowlers, but spinners become more effective later with accuracy and minimal turn. |
| ODI First Innings Score | The average score on this ground is 253, but teams batting first should aim for big totals above 300 to pressure opponents. |
| Toss & Dew Factor | None of the batting first teams won the match on this venue; the toss-winning captain will undoubtedly choose to ball first. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | The temperature will be 28°C, with good conditions. |
| Weather | Mostly cloudy, which may assist seamers to get swing. |
| Precipitation | There is a 10% chance of rain, which won’t affect the game. |
| Humidity | The humidity will be 61%. |
| Wind | Wind speed will be 16 km/h. |
India vs South Africa Head-to-Head in ODIs
India and South Africa have faced each other 96 times in ODIs. The South African team has defeated India in 52 matches, while India has won only 41.
| Total Matches Played | 96 |
| South Africa Won | 52 |
| India Won | 41 |
| No Result | 03 |
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Key Players to Watch
As it will be the series decider, both teams will look for these players to step up for a win.
| Players | ODI/Series Stats |
|---|---|
| Marco Jansen (SA) | 72 runs and 4 wickets in 2 games in this series. |
| Temba Bavuma (SA) | 1987 runs in 54 games with an average of 42.27. |
| Mathew Breetzke (SA) | Top scorer for the SA in the series, 140 runs in 2 matches at an average of 70. |
| Arshdeep Singh (IND) | 4 wickets for India in 2 games at an economy of 5.9. |
| Virat Kohli (IND) | Top scorer of the series, 237 runs in 2 games at an average of 118.50 in the series so far. |
| KL Rahul (IND) | 126 runs in 2 games in the series with an average of 126.00. |
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