IND vs SA 3rd T20I Preview: Pitch, Weather Report, Head-to-Head, Playing 11, Streaming Details. The third T20I between India and South Africa is set to take place at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. Both teams have won one match each. The third game becomes the decider. The teams are now initiating their bid and striving for the win in the five-match series. The clash promises to be fierce on account of the different styles and the match-winners featuring on both sides.
Match Details
Match: India vs South Africa, 3rd T20I.
Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025.
Time: 7:00 PM IST.
Venue: HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala.
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Pitch Report
The pitch at Dharamsala has typically produced high bounces and carry. This makes it one of the better fast-bowling grounds in India. The average score in the first innings at T20S played at this venue is approximately 165–170 runs, while teams batting second have had a slightly better chance because the wickets are evenly distributed and the outfield is faster. The stats already show that pacers have accounted for almost 65% of the total T20 wickets at this ground, underscoring the tremendous role of fast bowling, especially the new ball.
Weather Report
The weather is supposed to be clear and chilly, with the temperature around 6 degrees Celsius at night. It’s going to be 20 degrees Celsius during the day. There is no rain forecast, but the dew in the second innings could still be a factor in the decision taken at the toss regarding the batting or bowling.
Head-to-Head Stats (T20Is)
Matches played: 32
India wins: 19
South Africa wins: 13
No result: 0
India has been leading by a small margin, but South Africa has made a comeback to some extent by winning key matches in recent years, which makes this rivalry one of the most equal in T20 cricket.
Probable Playing XIs
India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy.
South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Lungi Ngidi, Ottniel Baartman.
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Streaming Details
The IND vs SA 3rd T20I will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network in India. The audience can also watch the match on the JioStar streaming platform, besides getting live scores and updates on major digital platforms.