India vs South Africa 3rd T20 match was played in Dharamshala, in which Team India won by 7 wickets. The Indian team achieved the target of 118 runs with 25 balls remaining. The match was low-scoring, where only 237 runs were scored in both the innings combined. Nevertheless, many records were made in this match. See here five records, which were made in the third T20 match between India and South Africa.

5 big records made in the third T20 match:

Hardik Pandya made world record

Hardik Pandya completed his 100 wickets in T20 International by dismissing Tristan Stubbs in the third T20 match. He has now become the first fast bowling all-rounder in the world to score 1000 runs as well as take 100 wickets in international T20 cricket.

Shubman Gill’s most international runs in 2025

Shubman Gill has become the batsman with the highest international run scorer in the year 2025. Gill has scored 1764 runs in 35 international matches this year. He achieved this feat by playing an innings of 28 runs against South Africa. He left behind Shay Hope of West Indies, who has scored 1753 runs this year.

Tilak Verma came out ahead

Tilak Verma’s average against South Africa in international T20 cricket history is 70.50. Tilak has topped the list of Indians with the best average against a single team in T20. He has left behind Virat Kohli, who has an average of 70.28 against Pakistan in T20.

Tilak defeated Gill-Kohli

Tilak Verma has left behind Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill in terms of completing the fastest 4,000 runs in T20 cricket. He established this record in 125 innings, whereas Gill had completed 4 thousand runs in 129 and Virat Kohli had completed 4 thousand runs in 138 innings. In this list, Rituraj Gaikwad (116) and KL Rahul (117) are ahead of him.

Fastest 50 wickets in T20

Varun Chakraborty has completed 50 wickets in the 32nd T20 match of his career. He has come second in the list of Indians who have completed the fastest 50 wickets in international T20 cricket. Before him, Kuldeep Yadav had completed 50 wickets in 30 matches.

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India has defeated South Africa by 7 wickets in the third T20 match. In this match played in Dharamshala, Team India won the toss and chose to bowl first. Indian bowlers all out the South African team for 117 runs. In response, the Indian batsmen achieved the target with 25 balls remaining. With this, India has gone ahead 2-1 in the five-match T20 series.

Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill gave a bright start to Team India, which came to chase the target of 118 runs. Gill-Abhishek together took India to 60 runs in 5 overs. While trying to play a big shot, Abhishek got caught by Aiden Markram. He scored 35 runs in 18 balls, in which 3 sixes and 3 fours came from his bat.

When Abhishek Sharma was out, India had scored 60 runs in 5.2 overs. After that the Indian batsmen scored runs like a tortoise. In the first 5 overs, Team India was moving the scoreboard forward at a run rate of 12. To score the next 40 runs i.e. to reach 60-100 runs, the Indian batsmen played 53 balls.

Questions will be raised again on Gill-Surya!

T20 team’s vice-captain Shubhman Gill scored 28 runs in the match, but for this he also played 28 balls. Even after 18 innings, Shubman Gill’s wait for a half-century in T20 continues. On the other hand, captain Suryakumar Yadav once again reached the 10-run mark, but this time too he could not score a big innings with his bat. Surya was out after scoring 12 runs.

havoc of indian bowlers

Earlier in Dharamsala, the Indian bowlers wreaked havoc and bundled out the South African team for 117 runs. Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakraborty and Kuldeep Yadav took two wickets each. Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dubey also managed to take one wicket each. In this match, Hardik Pandya has completed 100 wickets as a bowler in his T20 career.

Jasprit Bumrah did not become a part of the Indian playing 11 in the third T20 against South Africa, which surprised the fans. Let us tell you that Bumrah is not injured, nor has he been given rest. The big reason behind his exclusion from the third T20 has come to light. BCCI issued an official clarification on this.

Bumrah out of the entire T20 series?

During the toss, Suryakumar Yadav confirmed that fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has gone back home due to personal reasons, due to which he is not playing in this match. After this, an official statement was also issued by BCCI. BCCI said that information about whether Bumrah will be able to participate in the remaining two matches of the series or not will be shared at the appropriate time.

BCCI said, “Jasprit Bumrah has returned home due to personal reasons and will not be available for the game. Updates regarding his inclusion in the squad for the remaining matches will be given at the appropriate time.”

Harshit Rana got a chance in place of Bumrah

Harshit Rana was included in the playing 11 in place of Bumrah, who took 2 wickets for 34 runs in his 4 overs. Arshdeep Singh bowled brilliantly, he gave only 13 runs in 4 overs and took 2 wickets.

Varun Chakraborty and Kuldeep Yadav also took 2-2 wickets. Shivam Dubey and Hardik Pandya got 1-1 wicket. Batting first, the entire South African team collapsed for 117 runs.

South Africa, playing first in the third T20 match, scored 117 runs. This match is being played at Dharamshala Stadium, in which Team India won the toss and chose to bowl first. In bowling for India, Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakraborty made the South African batsmen crave for runs and also took two wickets each. ‘Birthday boy’ Kuldeep Yadav also took 2 wickets.

The Indian team’s decision to bowl after winning the toss has proved correct so far. Only 3 out of 11 South African batsmen were able to reach double figures in terms of runs. Aiden Markram scored 61 runs, Donovan Ferreira contributed 20 runs and Anrich Nortje contributed 12 runs. Apart from him, no other batsman could even touch the 10-run mark.

South Africa is in trouble

Arshdeep Singh dismissed Reeza Hendricks in the very first over of the innings. In the very next over, Harshit Rana did not even allow Quinton de Kock to open his account. De Kock is coming after playing an inning of 90 runs in the last match. Harshit Rana also dismissed Dewald Brevis in his next over. South Africa had lost three wickets till the score was 7. Tristan Stubbs and Corbin Bosch were also out early, but captain Aiden Markram was holding one end. Markram scored 61 runs in 46 balls.

Indian bowlers wreak havoc in Dharamshala

Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana together destroyed South Africa’s top order. In the middle overs, Varun Chakraborty troubled the African batsmen, taking two wickets for only 11 runs in 4 overs. Chakravarthy has joined the bowlers who have completed 50 wickets in the fewest number of balls in the history of T20 cricket. Only Kuldeep Yadav, Ajanta Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga are ahead of him in this list.

Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana took two wickets each, while Chakraborty and Kuldeep also took two wickets each. ‘Birthday boy’ Kuldeep Yadav bowled only 2 overs in the match, in which he took two wickets.

Hardik Pandya T20 Wickets: Hardik Pandya has made a world record in the second T20 match against South Africa. He has become the first fast bowling all-rounder in the world to complete 1000 runs and 100 wickets in international T20 cricket. He has achieved this historic feat by taking the wicket of Tristan Stubbs. Along with this, he has also created a special record of wickets in T20 cricket.

Before the third T20 match played in Dharamshala, Hardik Pandya had taken 99 wickets in his T20 career. By dismissing Tristan Stubbs, he has completed a century of wickets in T20 format. He is only the third Indian bowler to do so, before him Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah have completed 100 wickets for India in T20 International.

1000 runs and 100 wickets

Hardik Pandya is the first fast bowling all-rounder in the world who has completed 1000 runs and 100 wickets in international T20 cricket. Before him, no fast bowling all-rounder in the world has been able to establish this record. Although 3 spin bowlers have done this. Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh, Mohammad Nabi of Afghanistan and Sikandar Raza of Zimbabwe have completed 1000 runs apart from taking 100 wickets in international T20 cricket.

Third Indian to take 100 wickets

Hardik Pandya has become the third Indian cricketer to take 100 wickets in T20 International cricket. Apart from scoring 1939 runs so far in his T20 career, he has also taken 100 wickets in bowling. Till now, the highest number of T20 wickets is in the name of Arshdeep Singh, who has taken 108 wickets so far. Whereas Jasprit Bumrah currently has 101 T20 wickets in his name.

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The first two matches against South Africa were not good for Abhishek Sharma, he got out after scoring 17 runs each in Cuttack and New Chandigarh. He would like to play a match-winning innings for the team in the third match today. India vs South Africa 3rd T20 is being played today at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala. Abhishek is on the verge of breaking a big record of Virat Kohli.

The year 2025 was very good for Abhishek Sharma, he became the world number-1 batsman in T20 rankings. Abhishek has scored 1533 runs in 38 T20 innings played this year, his strike rate has been above 200. This year he will play 3 more T20 matches, which are against South Africa. He can break a big record of Virat Kohli by scoring 82 runs.

How was it for Abhishek Sharma 2025

Abhishek Sharma has scored 790 runs for the Indian team in the year 2025. In Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26, Abhishek scored 304 runs at an average of 50.66. His strike rate in SMAT was 249.18.

The first two matches of the ongoing T20 series against South Africa were not good for Abhishek Sharma, he was out after scoring 17 runs each in the first and second matches. However, Abhishek has 3 matches left including today’s match to break Virat Kohli’s record. Abhishek has come second in the list of Indian batsmen who have scored the most runs in a calendar year, breaking the record of Suryakumar Yadav. Now his eyes are on Kohli’s record.

Most T20 runs in a calendar year (Indian)

• 1614 runs in 20 innings- Virat Kohli (2016)
• 1533 runs in 38 innings*- Abhishek Sharma (2025)
• 1503 runs in 41 innings- Suryakumar Yadav (2022)

Abhishek Sharma has left Suryakumar Yadav behind. Suryakumar had scored 1503 runs in 41 innings in the year 2022. Abhishek has scored 1533 runs this year. Abhishek Sharma has to score 82 more runs this year. They have 3 matches including the match being played in Dharamshala today. If he is not able to break Virat Kohli’s record even today, he will have 2 more chances.

Today the third T20 match will be played between India and South Africa. The toss of this match will take place in some time. Teams of India and South Africa will clash in Dharamshala, Himachal. The five-match T20 series is currently tied at 1-1. Today in Dharamshala where Team India will take the field with the intention of avenging the defeat in New Chandigarh. South Africa will be eyeing a lead in the series.

India or South Africa, who is ahead in head-to-head record?

If we look at the head to head record in T20 matches between India and South Africa, 33 matches have been played between the two so far. During this period, Team India has won 19 matches, while South Africa has won 13 times. The result of one match could not be declared. India has won six times in the last 8 T20 matches played between the two teams.

pitch report

Bounce will be seen on the pitch of Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. Here fast bowlers will get help in the beginning, hence batsmen will have to avoid taking big risks in the beginning. Although this game itself is such that you have to hit big shots from the first over, but still you have to stay here and try to play 2 or 3 overs. As the game progresses, the batsmen will get help. The spinners are not likely to get much help here, so once again Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh can play together.

So far 10 T20 International matches have been held on this ground of Dharamshala, in which the team batting first and the team chasing the target have won 4 matches each, 2 matches have been inconclusive. There is a possibility of dew in Dharamshala, so winning the toss is most important.

Indian’s probable playing 11- Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Akshar Patel, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Jitesh Sharma, Shivam Dubey, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakraborty, Jasprit Bumrah.

South Africa’s probable playing 11- Quinton de Kock, Reza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (captain), Dewald Brewis, Donovan Ferreira, David Miller, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Lutho Sipamala, Lungi Ngidi, Otniel Baartman.

The third match of the five-match T20 series between India and South Africa will be played today i.e. Sunday, December 14 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. This series is currently tied at 1-1. The first T20 played in Cuttack was won by Team India, while in the second T20 played in Mullanpur, guest South Africa won. Today in Dharamshala where Team India will take the field with the intention of avenging the defeat in New Chandigarh. South Africa will be eyeing a lead in the series.

India or South Africa, who is ahead in head-to-head record?

If we look at the head to head record in T20 matches between India and South Africa, 33 matches have been played between the two so far. During this period, Team India has won 19 matches, while South Africa has won 13 times. The result of one match could not be declared. India has won six times in the last 8 T20 matches played between the two teams.

Match Prediction of India-South Africa 3rd T20

Even though South Africa defeated India in the second T20, Team India still has the upper hand in our match prediction meter. Our match prediction meter for the third T20 match between India and South Africa is showing that Team India has more chances of victory in this match also. The contest is 60-40.

How is the recent form of both the teams?

The Indian team is in excellent form especially in the T20 format. The Indian team has played 34 T20 matches after the 2024 T20 World Cup, in which it has lost only five matches. Whereas in the year 2025, the Indian team has played 19 T20 matches, in which it has suffered only 3 defeats. Obviously Team India is in amazing form at the moment.

On the other hand, the South African team has played 16 T20 matches this year, in which its win-loss record has been 6-10. The African team has suffered 10 defeats in 16 matches this year and has got only 2 wins in the last 7 T20 matches. If we talk about the last T20 match between India and South Africa, South Africa had won.

India vs South Africa T20 series is tied at 1-1. Suryakumar Yadav and team had won the first match played in Cuttack. In the second match, the visiting team made a brilliant comeback and won, now the third T20 will be fun and important. This match will be played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. Know the pitch, weather report, live telecast and streaming details of the match.

India’s biggest weakness in the last two T20s has been the top order. Shubhman Gill was out in the first over both times, Abhishek Sharma also could not play a big innings. Captain Suryakumar Yadav is also struggling, runs are not coming from his bat. Arshdeep Singh’s bowling is also a question, he bowled 9 wides in Chandigarh. Arshdeep had bowled 7 wides in a single over. India gave 22 runs extra in the second T20, India needs to improve in this also.

Dharamshala Stadium Pitch Report

Bounce will be seen on the pitch of Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. Here fast bowlers will get help in the beginning, hence batsmen will have to avoid taking big risks in the beginning. Although this game itself is such that you have to hit big shots from the first over, but still you have to stay here and try to play 2 or 3 overs. As the game progresses, the batsmen will get help. The spinners are not likely to get much help here, so once again Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh can play together.

So far 10 T20 International matches have been held on this ground of Dharamshala, in which the team batting first and the team chasing the target have won 4 matches each, 2 matches have been inconclusive. There is a possibility of dew in Dharamshala, so winning the toss is most important.

How will the weather be in Dharamshala?

There is a forecast of rain in Dharamshala on Sunday. According to the weather report, there is a 10 percent chance of rain, but it may remain cloudy since morning. The weather will be very cold here. The maximum temperature will be 12 and the minimum temperature will be 7 degrees Celsius.

Probable playing 11 of India and South Africa

Indian playing 11 (probable): Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Akshar Patel, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Jitesh Sharma, Shivam Dubey, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakraborty, Jasprit Bumrah.

South Africa Playing 11 (Probable): Quinton de Kock, Reza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (captain), Dewald Brewis, Donovan Ferreira, David Miller, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Lutho Sipamala, Lungi Ngidi, Otniel Baartman.

Indian squad

Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Verma, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Washington Sundar, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakraborty.

South Africa squad

David Miller, Dewald Brewis, Reza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Corbin Bosch, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Donovan Ferreira (wk), Tristan Stubbs (wk), Quinton de Kock (wk), Enrique Norkhia, Lungi Ngidi, Lutho Sipamla, Otniel Bartman.

Timing of India vs South Africa 3rd T20

The third T20 will start on Sunday, December 14 at 7 pm. The toss will take place half an hour earlier at 6:30.

On which channel to watch live cricket match

The live telecast of India vs South Africa 3rd T20 will be on Star Sports Network channel.

On which app to watch live India vs South Africa? Africa 3rd T20?

Live streaming of India vs South Africa 3rd T20 will be on JioHotstar app and website.

The India vs South Africa T20 series is currently tied at 1-1. The first match was won by Team India and the second match was won by the visiting team. But Shubman Gill’s bat did not work in both the matches. In Cuttack, he was out after scoring 4 runs and in New Chandigarh he could not even open his account. Ashish Nehra has come to his defence, who is not happy with the criticism he is receiving.

Ashish Nehra believes that it is wrong to judge a player like Shubman Gill after one or two matches in T20 format. This shows the increasing tendency to draw hasty conclusions. According to media reports, when he was asked whether he was worried about Gill’s form? Now three months are left for the start of IPL. On this Nehra said, ‘Let alone three months, if IPL was starting even after 3 weeks, I would not be worried because you are talking about a format like T20. Only 2 matches have been played against South Africa.

Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra believes that in India conclusions are reached just by looking at the numbers, which is the basic problem. He said, ‘This is the problem. In this format, if a player like Shubhman Gill is judged if he does not do well in 2 or 3 matches, then it will be difficult. We have many options. If you want to remove Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma, you can get Sai Sudarshan and Rituraj Gaikwad to open the innings. If you want to bowl to them too, you can get Washington and Ishan Kishan to open. There are many options. If you lose one or two matches or the statistics of any batsman or bowler are not good and you talk about changing them, then it will be difficult.

Washington Sundar played only 6 matches for Gujarat Titans in the last edition. The head coach of the team indicated that if he remains fit, he may get a chance to play more matches this time. IPL auction will be held in Abu Dhabi on 16 December. Gujarat Titans can buy a maximum of 5 players in the auction, out of these 4 slots of the team are available for foreign players. Gujarat has a purse balance of Rs 12.9 crore in the auction.