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IND vs SA 3rd T20I: With the series tied at 1-1, India and South Africa are set to clash at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala for the third T20I of the series. The home team secured victory in the first match by a margin of 101 runs, but then suffered a significant defeat by 51 runs.
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India vs South Africa 3rd T20I Live Score Updates: The picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala is set to host the third T20I between India and South Africa. Both teams will take to the field on a chilly day in the hills, aiming to gain an advantage in the series while also preparing for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
All eyes will be on Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill, who are currently struggling with their form, having not scored a single T20I fifty in 2025. With only two months remaining until the major event, India finds itself in a challenging position with their two key players.
The series stands at 1-1, as South Africa equalized with a 51-run win in the second match on Thursday, just two days after facing a 101-run defeat in the series opener at Cuttack's Barabati Stadium. The focus in the third T20I will be on the Indian top-order, which has been dismissed cheaply in both matches of this series so far.
Weather Update: It is an exceptionally cold day, leading to a significant amount of dew. The chance of rain is only 10%. Temperatures are expected to range from 7 to 12 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Analysis: Dharamshala is recognized as a high-scoring venue. However, the conditions will initially favor fast bowlers. The high altitude facilitates easier six-hitting.
Ottneil Baartman to Shivam Dube, SIX, that's perfectly struck! The length was a bit fuller compared to his previous attempt against Ngidi, and with a straight-batted loft, it sailed beautifully over mid-on. Ottneil Baartman to Shivam Dube, FOUR, he has pulled this shot over mid-wicket, finding a significant gap. India leads 2-1 with two matches remaining.
RSA 117(20)
IND 120/3(15.5)
Marco Jansen to Gill, out Bowled!! Chopped on! A back-of-a-length delivery around off stump, Gill reaches for it, and the inside edge sends the stumps flying. Gill heads back after a lackluster innings of 28 runs off 28 balls. He wasn't in top form and has ultimately been dismissed.
Corbin Bosch to Tilak Varma, FOUR, effortlessly executed! A short delivery aimed at the hips, and Tilak Varma has deftly nudged it away to the fine leg boundary for another four.
Corbin Bosch to Abhishek Sharma, he's out Caught by Markram!! Abhishek Sharma's fireworks have been halted by a brilliant catch from Aiden Markram. A back of a length delivery outside off, with a bit of width available, prompts Abhishek Sharma to take a swing. He swings his bat vigorously, and the top edge soars over wide mid-off. Markram swiftly dashes to his right, maintaining his focus on the ball until the very last moment.
Ottneil Baartman to Abhishek Sharma, SIX, India reaches 50 in 4.1 overs! A short and wide delivery outside off, Abhishek Sharma swings at it and sends it soaring over deep for a maximum. FOUR, he's really going for it! A length ball outside off, Abhishek Sharma angles the bat face and cuts it over backward point. He wasn't fully in control of this shot as the outside edge was created.
Ottneil Baartman to Gill, FOUR, a short delivery outside off, Gill drives it through cover-point as the ball speeds away to the boundary. FOUR, a full and wide ball outside off, Gill swings hard at it and the outside edge soars over short third man to reach the boundary. It wasn't executed with full confidence, but it was sufficient to earn him four runs.
Marco Jansen to Abhishek Sharma, FOUR, a simple task! A short delivery aimed at the pads, and Abhishek Sharma effortlessly guides it to the fine leg boundary with ease. The opener is playing with the field. SIX, that's classic Abhishek Sharma! He strides down the pitch and sends it soaring over deep cover for six runs. That ball traveled quite a distance and sailed over the boundary. Another over yielding 16 runs.
Ngidi to Abhishek Sharma, SIX, Abhishek Sharma starts his innings with a big hit! A back of a length delivery on leg, and Abhishek Sharma pulls it over fine leg, making a stylish entrance. He doesn't take long to get off the mark. FOUR, Abhishek Sharma is eager to wrap this up swiftly. He strides down the wicket and smashes this short and wide ball over covers. It nearly reaches the boundary, landing just short of the cushions.
Arshdeep Singh to Markram, out Caught by Jitesh Sharma!! Arshdeep Singh has dismissed Aiden Markram once more. The delivery was full and angled away, and Markram attempted to hit it over cover. However, the wide angle made it difficult for him to gain full control, resulting in a slight edge. Markram lingers in disappointment for a moment before making his exit.
Harshit Rana to Markram, SIX, it's a high one, but it has successfully cleared the deep extra-cover boundary. This marks the skipper's 10th T20I fifty, and he has been the sole performer here. The dugout cheers as he lifts his bat in acknowledgment.
Markram again loses his form while attempting a powerful swing; he didn't quite hit the sweet spot of the bat, but he generated enough force behind it.
SIX, the bowler took pace off and aimed for the wicket, but it sat nicely for Markram to smash down the ground. He read the delivery from the bowler's hand, held his ground, and delivered a tremendous hit towards the sightscreen.
Hardik Pandya to Nortje, SIX, oh, that will surely energize the dressing room. It's always exhilarating to see a bowler hit boundaries.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Marco Jansen, bowled out!! Timbah, the off stump has been knocked down. Jansen attempts to defend this fuller delivery. Clearly, he was unaware of the spin on this ball. He expected it to move away, but instead, it came in and slipped through the gap. The score is now 77/7.
Varun Chakaravarthy to Ferreira, bowled out!! The enigmatic player deals with the threat! He lured Ferreira into attempting a slog sweep by delivering a fuller ball. Ferreira was confident he could clear mid-wicket. He gave it his all with a swing but completely missed the ball, resulting in the loss of his leg stump.
Shivam Dube to Corbin Bosch, bowled out!! He comes in and knocks the leg stump right out of the ground. It was a wobble seam length delivery, and the footage beautifully captures the ball hitting the seam and sharply cutting back in, catching Bosch off guard while he was defending. He had no backup defense, and the ball crashed through to create chaos among the stumps.
Hardik Pandya delivers to Markram, FOUR, what a beautiful shot! Hardik Pandya pitches it up around off, and Markram elegantly drives it through wide mid-off, with the ball speeding away to the boundary.
Hardik Pandya to Stubbs, out Caught by Jitesh Sharma!! And there it is, South Africa has lost their fourth wicket! A back of a length delivery outside off, moving away from the batsman, prompts Stubbs to play a careless shot away from his body. This results in a thick outside edge, which Jitesh Sharma safely catches behind the stumps. This marks Hardik's 100th wicket in T20Is.
Harshit Rana to Markram, FOUR, smashed through wide mid-off. It was a length delivery around off, and Markram expertly sent it to the wide long-off boundary with a perfectly timed punch. FOUR, a slower ball from Harshit Rana, slightly full, and Markram skillfully flicks it through mid-wicket. Chakravarthy attempted to chase it down, but there was no way he could stop this.
Harshit Rana to Brevis, out Bowled!! Another one bites the dust! The bowler pitched it up outside off, and Brevis attempted a drive, but the inside edge deflected onto the leg-stump. Harshit Rana is fired up as he dismisses yet another threatening batter. South Africa finds themselves in a tricky situation, having lost their third wicket during the powerplay.
Harshit Rana to de Kock, out Lbw!! Harshit Rana makes his mark in his opening over, mirroring Arshdeep's earlier success. Both openers have been dismissed within just two overs. The delivery, pitched on a length from around the wicket, sharply nips in to outsmart de Kock and strikes him on the pads. Harshit raises his appeal, and the umpire's dreaded finger is raised in response. de Kock discusses the decision with Markram but ultimately decides against a review.
Arshdeep Singh to Reeza Hendricks, he's out LBW!! Fantastic bowling from Arshdeep Singh. He delivered two outswingers to Reeza Hendricks, and then the third one sharply comes back in. What a brilliant setup! The ball, pitched on a length around middle and leg, curves back in and strikes him on the pads. Replays show there was no bat involved; it was pitching in line, the impact was in line, and it was heading straight for the leg stump. A superb review by India.
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
Suryakumar Yadav: We will bowl first, looks a good wicket, don't think it will change much. There will be dew later on, so we want to bowl first. Wonderful place, wonderful ground - hope we give them some entertainment. Every game is important. That's the beauty of the game, the way you come back. We want to play fearless cricket and enjoy ourselves. Looks a good pitch. Patel misses out, Bumrah misses out. Harshit and Kuldeep are in.
Aiden Markram: Very cold, it's a beautiful venue. It was a good response. It was nice to see that. Tonight it's important to perform. It's a challenge. We'll have to asses the condiitions up front. Hopefully we get a good score. We have played a couple of games here, the boys are pretty excited. We have three changes tonight.
India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma(w), Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah
South Africa: Quinton de Kock(w), Aiden Markram(c), Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Anrich Nortje/Corbin Bosch, Ottneil Baartman, Lungi Ngidi
India has participated in three T20I matches at Dharamshala, securing two victories and suffering one loss. Their defeat came against South Africa in 2015 at this location. In total, there have been 10 T20I matches held at this venue, with seven of those occurring during the 2016 T20 World Cup.
As the world watches to see if Sanju Samson takes the field, it’s uncertain whether India will opt to modify their bowling lineup. Will Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, or Varun Chakravarthy be given a break to allow Kuldeep Yadav or Harshit Rana an opportunity?
India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar.
South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Tristan Stubbs.
Good evening and hello! We're thrilled to have you here at the live blog. A Super Sunday is on the horizon as we make our way to the picturesque venue of Dharamshala for the third T20I clash between India and South Africa.
