IND vs SA LIVE, 3rd T20I: India 75/1 (7 ovs), Abhishek perishes for 35

Follow live updates of India vs South Africa 3rd T20I from Dharamshala as Suryakumar Yadav & Co aim to bounce back from heavy defeat in Mullanpur.

IND vs SA LIVE, 3rd T20I: India need 118 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the series. South Africa were bowled out for 117 runs with Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana bowling in tandem in the powerplay. While Aiden Markram offered some resistance with 46-ball 61, Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav joined the party with two wickets each. Indian bowlers dominated the Proteas in Dharamshala after opting to bowl first.

Match Details

• Match: India vs South Africa, 3rd T20I
• Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium, Dharamshala
• Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM IST (Toss at 6:30 PM IST)
• Toss: India opted to bowl
• South Africa 1st innings: 117/10 (20 ovs)
• Series Status: Tied 1-1
• Captains: Suryakumar Yadav (India) and Aiden Markram (South Africa)

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The series shifts to the chilly heights of Dharamshala with everything to play for. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, started strongly with a 101-run thrashing in Cuttack but were outclassed in Mullanpur, collapsing to a 51-run defeat as Quinton de Kock’s explosive 90 powered South Africa to 213. Concerns mount over India’s top-order fragility, with captain Suryakumar and vice-captain Shubman Gill struggling for form—Gill has managed just low scores this series. Tilak Varma’s fighting 62 offered some resistance, but clearer roles and early stability are needed.

South Africa, under Aiden Markram, appear rejuvenated. De Kock has rediscovered his touch, while Donovan Ferreira and the pace attack of Marco Jansen and Corbin Bosch impressed. The Proteas’ disciplined bowling exploited conditions well in the last game.

Dharamshala’s high-altitude pitch typically offers bounce for pacers early, easing for batting later, with heavy dew favoring chases—four of five night T20Is here have been won by the second innings side. Cold temperatures (9-14°C) could test endurance. Expect experiments from India, possibly bringing in Sanju Samson, while South Africa aim to press their advantage. A high-scoring thriller looms in one of cricket’s most scenic venues. (198 words)

India vs South Africa Head-to-Head in T20Is

India and South Africa have played 33 T20Is, with India winning 19, South Africa 13, and one no-result. Team India hold a slight edge overall, but recent encounters have been closely contested.

HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala Pitch Report

The HPCA Stadium pitch is balanced, offering early assistance to fast bowlers with bounce and carry due to the high altitude. It tends to flatten out, becoming batting-friendly later. Dew is a significant factor in night games, making chasing advantageous—chasing sides have won 4 of 5 T20Is here. Scores above 180 are competitive, with 200+ possible on good days. Recent IPL games have seen high totals, but cold December conditions may aid seam movement.

IND vs SA 3rd T20I Playing 11

India Playing XI

Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma(w), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy

South Africa Playing XI

Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock(w), Aiden Markram(c), Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman

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