NEW DELHI: Quinton de Kock led South Africa’s power-packed comeback in the T20I series, defeating India by 51 runs in second match of the series. Chasing a massive total, India’s batting faltered completely as the lineup struggled, leaving fans and experts surprised.

Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav once again failed to make an impact, extending their lean patches in the shortest format. Both teams now gear up for an action-packed contest in the picturesque hills of Dharamsala.

3rd T20I: Gill and Suryakumar face big test as India look to bounce back in Dharamsala

Key Players to Watch (India)

Abhishek Sharma will aim to make amendments after two quiet innings, seeking to anchor India’s chase.

Jasprit Bumrah, who was expensive in the previous match, will look to strike back with precision.

Varun Chakravarty has been consistent with his spin control and will remain crucial in restricting South Africa’s middle order.

India Predicted XI

Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma(w), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarty, Arshdeep Singh.

Key Players to Watch (South Africa)

Quinton de Kock, after his blistering 90 runs in the last match and narrowly missing a century, remains a dangerous threat for India.

Dewald Brevis, explosive as ever, will look to punish the spinners and lay the foundation for a big total.

Ottneil Baartman, after his four-wicket haul, will aim to repeat his match-winning performance.

South Africa Predicted XI

Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock(w), Aiden Markram(c), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Lutho Sipamla, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman

Match overview India vs South Africa 3rd T20I

date: December 14, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala

pitch report

The Dharamsala pitch offers even bounce with assistance for seamers early on. As the match progresses, stroke-makers can take advantage of the pace and carry. Spinners are likely to play a bigger role in the latter stages as the surface slows slightly. A competitive total is expected unless wickets fall rapidly.

weather forecast

Clear skies and pleasant conditions are expected. The cool mountain breeze may assist the fast bowlers, but overall it should remain ideal for batting under lights. Fans can anticipate an uninterrupted contest.

Live Streaming Details

The match will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network. Digital viewers can stream it live on the JioHotstar app and website.