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.

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.