The third T20I of India vs South Africa is being played at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, with the series currently tied at 1–1. India has won the toss and decided to bowl first. The match is set to begin at 7:00 PM IST.
India won the first match in Cuttack by 101 runs, while South Africa bounced back with a 51-run win in Mullanpur. Both teams are aiming to take the lead in the series as part of their preparations for the 2026 T20 World Cup. The spotlight is firmly on Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill, who have struggled badly in T20Is this year and are yet to score a single fifty in 2025.
South Africa’s win in New Chandigarh stood out because it was only India’s third loss in 17 matches this year. It was also the first time since January that India lost a match after winning the toss. Last year, India suffered just one defeat after winning the toss, which shows how unusual this situation is for them.
Despite the overreaction that followed the loss, India does have clear issues to address. The decision to promote Axar Patel as a spin disruptor against high pace has raised questions. Suryakumar Yadav’s lack of runs remains a concern, and Marco Jansen has repeatedly troubled the Indian batting lineup. These are problems India cannot ignore as the series moves forward.
India vs South Africa 3rd T20 2025: Playing XIs for the 3rd T20
For the 3rd India vs South Africa T20 match, India has made two changes in their playing XI, with Harshit Rana and Kuldeep Yadav coming in for Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah. Meanwhile, South Africa has made three changes in their playing XI by adding back Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, and Anrich Nortje.
India’s recent T20I form reads LWWWL, while South Africa’s form is WLLLW. The final week of the tour promises to be intense, with both teams still having plenty at stake.
One key contest to watch is between Jasprit Bumrah and Donovan Ferreira. Before the New Chandigarh match, Bumrah had never conceded four sixes in a single T20I innings. Ferreira changed that by scoring 17 runs off six balls against him, including two sixes. It was the best strike rate any batter has managed against Bumrah in a T20I over six or more balls.
Here is a look at the team lineup of India and South Africa for the 3rd T20:
| India’s Playing XI | South Africa’s Playing XI |
| Shubman Gill (VC) | Aiden Markram |
| Abhishek Sharma | Quinton de Kock (wk) |
| Suryakumar Yadav (C) | Donovan Ferreira |
| Tilak Varma | Reeza Hendricks |
| Hardik Pandya | Corbin Bosch |
| Jitesh Sharma | Dewald Brevis |
| Shivam Dube | Tristan Stubbs |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Marco Jansen |
| Arshdeep Singh | Anrich Nortje |
| Harshit Rana | Lungi Ngidi |
| Varun Chakravarthy | Ottneil Baartman |
Weather and Pitch Report for India vs South Africa 3rd T20
The third T20I of India vs South Africa will be played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala, a high-altitude venue set in the Himalayan foothills. The stadium is located at a high-altitude venue set in the Himalayan foothills. The HPCA Stadium pitch is fairly balanced but depends a lot on conditions.
The weather is expected to stay cool and cloudy with overcast skies. Rain is not expected, so the match should not be stopped. The cloud cover can help fast bowlers early by giving extra swing and seam. Later in the evening, the cold may make it harder to grip the ball. Dew could also come in, which may reduce help for bowlers and make batting easier while chasing.
FAQs
Q. Where is the third T20I of India vs South Africa being played?
A. The match is being played at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.
Q. Who won the first two matches of the series?
A. India won the first match in Cuttack, and South Africa won the second match in Mullanpur.
Q. What is the weather expected to be like in Dharamshala?
A. The weather is expected to be cool and cloudy with no rain expected.
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