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The India vs South Africa 3rd T20I is a crucial match in the five-game T20I series during South Africa’s tour of India in the 2025–26 season. The game will be played today, December 14, 2025, at 7:00 PM IST at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.
The series is currently tied 1–1. India won the 1st match by 101 runs, while South Africa made a strong comeback in the second T20I with a 51-run win. Both teams will look to win the match to get the upper hand in the series.
Get the match odds, prediction and pitch report of the match in this blog.
Winning and Toss Odds for India vs South Africa 3rd T20I Match
Although the series is standing at 1-1, betting platforms are expecting India’s win as they are playing on home conditions.
| Platform | India Win Odds | South Africa Win Odds | Toss Odds (India) | Toss Odds (South Africa) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.43 | 2.89 | 1.88 | 1.9 | Balanced odds and specials |
| Stake | 1.45 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 1.92 | High liquidity for live bets |
| 4RABET | 1.48 | 2.7 | 1.91 | 1.87 | Enhanced toss payouts |
| BetVibe | 1.48 | 2.65 | 1.92 | 1.85 | Value on India win |
India vs South Africa 3rd T20I: Match Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | IND vs SA, 3rd T20I |
| Series | South Africa tour of India, 2025 |
| Date | December 14, Sunday |
| Time | 07:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala |
India vs South Africa Squad for 3rd T20I
Here is the squad of the 3rd T20I of the South Africa tour of India 2025.
South Africa Squad
Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Reeza Hendricks, Ottneil Baartman, Donovan Ferreira, Kwena Maphaka, George Linde
India Squad
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana
Pitch Report of Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
The beautiful venue of Dharamsala provides a pitch where pacers can trouble bowlers.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | A good surface with extra bounce and carry due to high altitude (1317m); trusted bounce and pace help strokeplay after a new ball spell; the hybrid pitch offers pace early and slight turn later. |
| Batting Assistance | Suitable for fluent scoring in middle and death overs once set, a high-scoring venue which slightly favours batsmen. |
| Bowling Assistance | Fast bowlers benefit from bounce, swing, and wind; pacers are dominant early; spinners also get turn later. |
| Ground Dimensions | Boundaries mostly 70m (larger than 65m minimum); midwicket-to-midwicket 140 yards (128m); sightscreen-to-sightscreen 120 yards (110m); River End and College End. |
| T20I First Innings Score | The average first inning score is 187 runs; the highest is 241; and the lowest score successfully defended on this venue is 167. |
| Toss & Dew Factor | Dew makes chasing easier, but there is no notable impact of toss on the match result. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | The temperature is around 14°C, which is relatively cold playing conditions. |
| Weather | An overcast condition that will favour seam bowlers. |
| Precipitation | There is a 10% chance of rain. |
| Humidity | The humidity will be 40%, which will help chase teams. |
| Wind | Wind speed will be 06 km/h. |
India vs South Africa Head-to-Head in T20Is
Both teams have faced each other 33 times. India defeated South Africa in 19 matches.
| Total Matches Played | 33 |
|---|---|
| India Won | 19 |
| South Africa Won | 13 |
| No Result | 01 |
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Key Players to Watch
The key players from both teams for the 3rd T20I match of the South Africa tour of India 2025.
| Players | T20I Career Stats |
|---|---|
| Reeza Hendricks (SA) | 2491 runs in 88 T20I matches at an average of 29.30. |
| Dewald Brevis (SA) | 436 runs in 17 games at an average of 29.06. |
| Ottneil Baartman (SA) | 21 wickets in 15 T20Is at an economy of 7.88. |
| Suryakumar Yadav (IND) | 2771 runs in 97 matches at an average of 35.98. |
| Tilak Verma (IND) | 1084 runs in 38 games at an average of 47.13. |
| Varun Chakravarthy (IND) | 49 wickets in 31 T20I games at an economy of 6.88. |
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