India will face South Africa at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam for the 3rd ODI of South Africa’s tour of India 2025. This promises to be a series-deciding encounter with both teams locked at 1-1, and South Africa eyeing a rare historic double of winning both Test and ODI series in India.
The head-to-head record between these two teams shows perfect balance in ODI cricket. In 12 matches played between them in this format, both India and South Africa have won 6 matches each, with no ties or no results, making this rivalry one of the most competitive in modern cricket. The most recent encounter saw South Africa win by 4 wickets on December 3, 2025, leveling the series 1-1.
IND vs SA 3rd ODI Match Preview
Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, India, will host this series-deciding ODI. Based on recent ODI matches played at this venue, the ground has an average score of 262 runs in the last 5 ODIs, indicating excellent batting conditions, though pace bowlers have taken 36 out of 54 wickets at this venue, while spinners have claimed 18 wickets.
India comes into this match with concerning form, showing L-W-W-L-L in their last 5 ODIs. However, their outstanding record at this venue and the return to Visakhapatnam, where Virat Kohli has an extraordinary average of 97.83 in ODIs with four hundreds. South Africa displays better recent momentum with W-L-D-W-W form in their last 5 ODIs. Their victory in the 2nd ODI has given them the belief that they can achieve a rare double – winning both Test and ODI series in India.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs South Africa – 3rd ODI |
| Date | December 6th, 2025 |
| Time | 1:30 PM LOCAL |
| Venue | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| Series | South Africa tour of India 2025 |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Expected to be a batting-friendly wicket |
| Average Score | 262 runs (average in last 5 ODIs at this venue) |
| Favors | Pacers – pitch offers good assistance with favorable conditions |
| Surface | Excellent batting conditions, pace-friendly surface |
| Weather Impact | Partly cloudy with 0% precipitation chance |
| Toss Factor | Teams winning the toss prefer to bowl first – 100% opted to bowl |
| Dew Factor | Heavy dew is expected in the evening, making chasing easier |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 23°C with partly cloudy conditions expected |
| Humidity | 68% – High humidity levels |
| Wind Speed | 11 km/h – Light winds |
| Rain Chance | 0% precipitation expected – no rain threat |
| Overall | Partly cloudy conditions, perfect for cricket |
Toss Prediction
Historical data from Visakhapatnam shows teams winning the toss have an absolute 100% preference to bowl first over the last 5 years in ODIs at this venue. More significantly, teams bowling first have achieved a perfect 100% win rate, making the toss absolutely crucial. The dew factor plays a massive role, with the team bowling second getting a huge advantage as the ball becomes wet and difficult to grip. India will be desperate to break their streak of 20 consecutive toss losses. The team winning the toss is certain to bowl first.
Injury Updates
India: No major injury concerns reported. The squad that won the 1st ODI and narrowly lost the 2nd remains unchanged.
South Africa: Two significant injury concerns with Nandre Burger and Tony de Zorzi both suffering hamstring injuries in the 2nd ODI. Hamstrings don’t heal quickly, so expect both to be replaced. Probable replacements are Ottneil Baartman (pace bowler) for Burger and Ryan Rickelton (batsman) for de Zorzi. Marco Jansen, who has been excellent as an emerging all-rounder, could get the new ball if Burger is out.
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IND vs SA Head-to-Head Records
- SA beat IND by 4 wickets: India – 358/5 (50), South Africa – 362/6 (49.2) (03 Dec, 2025)
- IND beat SA by 17 runs: India – 349/8 (50), South Africa – 332/10 (49.2) (30 Nov, 2025)
- IND beat SA by 78 runs: India – 296/8 (50), South Africa – 218/10 (45.5) (21 Dec, 2023)
- SA beat IND by 8 wickets: India – 211/10 (46.2), South Africa – 215/2 (42.3) (19 Dec, 2023)
- IND beat SA by 8 wickets: India – 117/2 (16.4), South Africa – 116/10 (27.3) (17 Dec, 2023)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (Captain) | Scored 273 runs in 5 matches |
| Marco Jansen (Vice Captain) | Scored 75 runs and took 8 wickets in 5 matches |
| Virat Kohli | Scored 311 runs in 5 matches |
| Aiden Markram | Scored 252 runs in 5 matches |
| Matthew Breetzke | Scored 215 runs in 5 matches |
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