The five-match series takes turns Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium for Series Level with Series Level 1-1 at Dharamshala for 3rd T20I South Africa’s win in the last gamee. This stage is famous for its high altitude terrain, fast fields, extra bounce and dramatic conditions that promise a different challenge than Mullanpur Road.
Historically, the ground has offered an even contest between first innings in the T20 format with average first innings scores in the T20 format ranging from 137-152 with the ball showing the results of the top-order games. On the field, it is known to offer good transport for the pacers, helping the initial seam movement, but the real bounce, once the battles are set up, pleases the neat strokeclay as well as the neat strokeclay.
Ind VS SA, 3rd T20I: Dharamshala Weather Forecast
It is expected to be played on Sunday, December 14, 2025, with a maximum temperature of 14 °C and an evening minimum of 9 °C. High altitude weather, current forecast, current forecast predicts generally clear skies with a slight chance of rain (some sources indicate a slight chance of light flurries). The main weather-related concern remains the dew factor, ensuring a full match rather than rain breaks.
Ind VS SA, 3rd T20I: Sew Factor
The significant elevation of the HPCA stadium, combined with a typical cool December evening, creates a heavy build-up of dew after sunset. This dew is expected to be a big game changer, making the ball wet, slippery and difficult for the bowler to catch in the second innings. The wet ball notoriously skids quickly, helping the chasing side by making it easier to hit the line and hit boundaries. This effect increases the threat of both spinners and pacers, as well as the advantage of the batting second of the team in the game, a characteristic seen in high-altitude night games.
Ind VS SA, 3rd T20I: TOSS TOSSE TOSS
The captains are likely to choose bowl first After shooting for these key reasons:
- Advantage of dew: Important evening dew bowling in the second innings increases the second-order chances of the second-order team.
- HPCA history: Although their T20I win has been somewhat balanced, the consistency of heavy dew suggests that the chase team likes the night games at this venue.
- Early benefit of Pacer: Bowling first allows the PACE attack to exploit the extra bounce and potential seam/swing offered by the pitch with a hard, dry new ball before the dew settles.
- Batting Comfort: The high pitch provides a fast outfield ideal for true bounce and hitting, especially when the ball is later pitched and bounced.
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