India and South Africa Enter the third T20I of the series at 1-1, treating this Dharamsala display as a vital preparation for what lies ahead T20 World Cup. India batted the opener by 101 runs, managed Hardik PandyaAll-round dominance, however, saw South Africa burn to second place with a win Quinton de KockExplosive 90. Bold experiments by both sides-India introduced Akhar Patel Order and test Jitesh Sharma mixed results going down Suryakumar YadavA lean patch of eight single-figure T20I scores this year.
India is struggling with fast-recovering sticks Sanju Samson or leaning on spinners like Varun Chakravarthy Despite the venue’s PACE cleanliness signs, Pandya is close to 100 T20I Wickets. South Africa are building on Kock’s revival, but the higher-order muscle and pace are looking for clarity Aiden Markram Prioritizing World Cup ready rotations. Key quotes highlight mindset shifts: India’s assistant coach challenge Shubman Gill Markram highlighting the best XI for IPL free play and Mega event.
Top order collision hole Abhishek Sharmaaggression against Marco Jansen‘s jumpy, mid-range fights feature Jasprit BumrahAgainst control David Millerfinishing power and Dewald brevis approaching 100 T20 sixes this year. Both the captains give sweaty combinations in these World Cup games, sharp insights without the sharp flats of Dharamsala.
Ind VS SA, 3rd T20I: Match details
| Detail | Information |
| Date and Time | December 14; 7:00 PM ist / 1:30 pm GMT |
| Location | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala |
| Head-to-head record (T20IS) | India have a strong advantage, winning 19 out of 32 matches, 19 to South Africa’s 13 wins (NR: 1) |
Pitch report at HPCA stadium
The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association stadium in Dharamsala offers a high-altitude venue that PACE power bowlers love in PowerPlay due to the cooling December weather and altitude effects. The last IPL encounter here has produced a high-scoring thriller, with teams regularly scoring over 180 runs and the fourth game from four matches since the final T20I in 2022. Expect a straight fairway that rewards aggressive StrokePlay mid-range shots, although evening dew can make it easier to hit the Tosca. Spinners can struggle early but later, tilting towards the score of 170-190.
Read: Ind VS SA, 3rd T20I: Dharamsala pitch report, weather forecast and dew factor
Ind VS SA, 3rd T20I: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- India win the toss and bat first
- India PowerPlay Score: 60-70
- India Total Score: 210-220
Case 2:
- South Africa win the toss and bat first
- South Africa PowerPlay Score: 50-60
- South Africa Total Score: 200-210
Match Result: Team first to win the competition
Read: Ind VS SA, 3rd T20I: Dharamsala pitch report, HPCA International Stadium Stats and Notes
