India and South Africa will face off in the 3rd ODI of the South Africa Tour of India 2025 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on December 6, 2025, at 1:30 PM IST. Here’s a complete breakdown of the IND vs SA Dream11 fantasy prediction, probable playing XI, pitch report, and expert picks to help you build the perfect team.
Match Details – IND vs SA 3rd ODI
| Team | India (IND) vs South Africa (SA) |
| Competition | South Africa Tour of India 2025 |
| Date & Time | December 6, 2025, 1:30 PM |
| Venue | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium |
| Live Stream | Star Sports Network, JioHotstar |
| Scorecard | IND vs SA Live Score |
Match Preview & Recent Team Records
This 3rd ODI serves as a crucial series decider, with both teams locked at 1–1 after two high-scoring contests.
The match will be played at the Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam—famously known as Virat Kohli’s “Happy Hunting Ground.”
India enters this match with the series level at 1–1, having won the 1st ODI but losing the 2nd. In the previous game, they suffered a 4-wicket defeat while defending a total of 358.
Their recent form is slightly concerning, with their last five ODIs reading: L-W-W-L-L.
Historically, India has won 6 of the last 12 head-to-head (H2H) ODIs against South Africa and holds 41 victories in 96 total ODI meetings with the Proteas.
India Team Preview & Recent Records
India’s squad remains at full strength, aside from the pre-series injury to Shubman Gill.
Any changes, such as including Rishabh Pant or Nitish Kumar Reddy, are tactical rather than injury-related.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), and Virat Kohli are expected to form the top order.
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rishabh Pant (likely replacing Washington Sundar), and KL Rahul (wk) will strengthen the middle order.
Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy (likely replacing Prasidh Krishna) are expected to feature in the lower order as all-round finishing options.
Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana will take charge with the new ball during the power play.
Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav will handle the middle overs, providing control and wicket-taking potential.
Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana are also expected to bowl at the death.
South Africa Team Preview & Recent Records
Nandre Burger suffered a hamstring injury in the 2nd ODI and underwent scans. He is highly doubtful for the final match, with Ottneil Baartman the likely replacement.
Tony de Zorzi also picked up a hamstring injury and is doubtful for the decider. Ryan Rickelton is expected to replace him.
Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton (likely replacing the injured Tony de Zorzi), and captain Temba Bavuma are expected to form the top order.
Aiden Markram, Matthew Breetzke, and Dewald Brevis will take charge in the middle order.
Marco Jansen and Corbin Bosch will provide late-innings power in the lower order.
Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen are expected to share the new ball during the power play.
Keshav Maharaj and Aiden Markram will control the middle overs with spin and part-time support.
Lungi Ngidi and Ottneil Baartman (likely replacing the injured Nandre Burger) will be responsible for the death-overs bowling.
IND vs SA Head to Head (Overall)
| Matches Played | IND Won | SA Won | No Result | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 41 | 52 | 3 | 0 |
IND vs SA Head to Head (Last 10 ODIs)
| Matches Played | IND Won | SA Won | No Result | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
IND vs SA 3rd ODI Predicted Playing11 & Key Players
| IND Probable XI | SA Probable XI |
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Key Performers For India
- Top Batters: Virat Kohli, KL Rahul
- Top Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh
Key Performers For South Africa
- Top Batters: Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram
- Top Bowlers: Marco Jansen, Nandre Burger
IND vs SA Pitch Report & Weather update for Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium
The pitch is flat and typically favours batters, offering true bounce and very little movement for bowlers. However, overcast conditions with heavy cloud cover are expected to enhance swing, particularly in the first innings. In ODIs, pitch balance becomes more crucial during the middle overs, and teams may adopt a more conservative approach during that phase.
Weather Report
| Weather | Temperature (°C) | Humidity (%) | Visibility (m) | Wind Speed (km/h) | Cloud Cover (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haze (haze) | 27.82 | 51 | 3000 | 9.22 | 40 |
Pitch Report
| Pitch Condition | Batting Condition | Pace Bowling Condition | Spin Bowling Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | Average | Average | Average |
IND vs SA Player Stats & Record for Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium
Compare Players & Choose the Best!
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton De Kock (WK) | 115 | 290 | 0 | 106,8,0,53,123 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| KL Rahul (WK) | 59.8 | 137 | 0 | 0,66,60,0,11 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Ryan Rickelton (WK) | 41.4 | 67 | 0 | 0,0,1,35,31 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Rishabh Pant (WK) | 22 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rubin Hermann (WK) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dhruv Jurel (WK) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli (BAT) | 139.8 | 376 | 0 | 65,102,135,74,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Rohit Sharma (BAT) | 129.2 | 340 | 0 | 75,14,57,121,73 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal (BAT) | 79.75 | 171 | 0 | 116,22,18,15 | 0,0,0,0 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (BAT) | 76.33 | 113 | 0 | 0,105,8 | 0,0,0 |
| Dewald Brevis (BAT) | 70 | 168 | 0 | 29,54,37,6,42 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Matthew Breetzke (BAT) | 63.4 | 197 | 0 | 24,68,72,16,17 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Tony de Zorzi (BAT) | 60 | 152 | 0 | 17,39,2,76,18 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Temba Bavuma (BAT) | 35.6 | 104 | 0 | 48,46,0,4,6 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| N. Tilak Varma (BAT) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli (BAT) | 139.8 | 376 | 0 | 65,102,135,74,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Rohit Sharma (BAT) | 129.2 | 340 | 0 | 75,14,57,121,73 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Quinton De Kock (WK) | 115 | 290 | 0 | 106,8,0,53,123 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Kuldeep Yadav (BOWL) | 87.8 | 0 | 12 | 0,0,0,0,0 | 4,1,4,1,2 |
| Marco Jansen (ALL) | 86 | 92 | 7 | 17,2,70,3,0 | 0,2,2,0,3 |
| Nandre Burger (BOWL) | 81.6 | 20 | 11 | 0,17,3,0,0 | 1,2,1,4,3 |
| Keshav Maharaj (BOWL) | 80.8 | 48 | 9 | 20,10,17,1,0 | 1,0,2,2,4 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal (BAT) | 79.75 | 171 | 0 | 116,22,18,15 | 0,0,0,0 |
| Harshit Rana (BOWL) | 78.6 | 27 | 10 | 0,0,3,0,24 | 0,1,3,4,2 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (BAT) | 76.33 | 113 | 0 | 0,105,8 | 0,0,0 |
| Prasidh Krishna (BOWL) | 74 | 0 | 8 | 0,0,0,0 | 4,2,1,1 |
| Corbin Bosch (ALL) | 72.8 | 105 | 4 | 9,29,67,0,0 | 0,0,2,0,2 |
| Dewald Brevis (BAT) | 70 | 168 | 0 | 29,54,37,6,42 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Aiden Markram (ALL) | 66.4 | 167 | 0 | 1,110,7,0,49 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Matthew Breetzke (BAT) | 63.4 | 197 | 0 | 24,68,72,16,17 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Arshdeep Singh (BOWL) | 60.8 | 13 | 8 | 0,0,0,13,0 | 1,2,2,2,1 |
| Tony de Zorzi (BAT) | 60 | 152 | 0 | 17,39,2,76,18 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| KL Rahul (WK) | 59.8 | 137 | 0 | 0,66,60,0,11 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja (ALL) | 56.2 | 67 | 4 | 0,24,32,9,2 | 1,0,0,1,2 |
| Ottniel Baartman (BOWL) | 53.4 | 13 | 7 | 3,0,10,0,0 | 0,2,2,2,1 |
| Washington Sundar (ALL) | 48.4 | 36 | 5 | 1,13,0,12,10 | 0,0,2,2,1 |
| Ryan Rickelton (WK) | 41.4 | 67 | 0 | 0,0,1,35,31 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Temba Bavuma (BAT) | 35.6 | 104 | 0 | 48,46,0,4,6 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Prenelan Subrayen (BOWL) | 32 | 18 | 1 | 17,1 | 0,1 |
| Lungisani Ngidi (BOWL) | 29 | 1 | 4 | 1,0,0,0,0 | 0,1,0,2,1 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy (ALL) | 25.5 | 27 | 0 | 8,19 | 0,0 |
| Rishabh Pant (WK) | 22 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rubin Hermann (WK) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| N. Tilak Varma (BAT) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dhruv Jurel (WK) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuldeep Yadav (BOWL) | 87.8 | 0 | 12 | 0,0,0,0,0 | 4,1,4,1,2 |
| Nandre Burger (BOWL) | 81.6 | 20 | 11 | 0,17,3,0,0 | 1,2,1,4,3 |
| Keshav Maharaj (BOWL) | 80.8 | 48 | 9 | 20,10,17,1,0 | 1,0,2,2,4 |
| Harshit Rana (BOWL) | 78.6 | 27 | 10 | 0,0,3,0,24 | 0,1,3,4,2 |
| Prasidh Krishna (BOWL) | 74 | 0 | 8 | 0,0,0,0 | 4,2,1,1 |
| Arshdeep Singh (BOWL) | 60.8 | 13 | 8 | 0,0,0,13,0 | 1,2,2,2,1 |
| Ottniel Baartman (BOWL) | 53.4 | 13 | 7 | 3,0,10,0,0 | 0,2,2,2,1 |
| Prenelan Subrayen (BOWL) | 32 | 18 | 1 | 17,1 | 0,1 |
| Lungisani Ngidi (BOWL) | 29 | 1 | 4 | 1,0,0,0,0 | 0,1,0,2,1 |
India vs South Africa 3rd ODI Dream11 Team Prediction 2025
Captain/Vice-Captain Suggestions
For Small League
| Player | Role | Avg FPTs | At Venue | Vs Opp | Impact Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V Kohli | BAT | 111.8 | 0 | 209.5 | 166.1 |
| C Bosch | ALL | 98 | 0 | 132 | 127.95 |
| A Markram | ALL | 103 | 0 | 111.5 | 126.33 |
| M Jansen | ALL | 88 | 0 | 135 | 122.93 |
For Grand League
| Player | Role | Avg FPTs | At Venue | Vs Opp | Impact Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Sharma | BAT | 104.6 | 0 | 73.5 | 118 |
| Q De Kock | WK | 100.4 | 0 | 25.5 | 109.03 |
| M Breetzke | BAT | 67.4 | 0 | 112 | 107.55 |
| K Rahul | WK | 71.4 | 0 | 128 | 106.75 |
FAQ – IND vs SA 3rd ODI Quick Summaries
Which are the Key Players For India (IND) vs South Africa (SA) in 3rd ODI?
Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, and Arshdeep Singh will be the key players for Team IND.
Which are the Key Players For South Africa (SA) vs India (IND) in 3rd ODI?
Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, and Nandre Burger will be the key players for Team SA.
What’s the pitch report and weather update for Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium?
The pitch is flat, which generally favors batsmen with true bounce and minimal movement for bowlers. The weather is overcast with heavy cloud cover, enhancing swing conditions especially in the first innings. In ODIs, pitch balance matters more in the middle overs, and teams may plan conservatively.
Who are the best captain/vice-captain picks for today’s IND vs SA 3rd ODI match?
Virat Kohli, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, and Corbin Bosch will be good options for C/VC.
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