IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction, 3rd T20I, 14th Dec 2025: The South Africa Tour of India 2025 continues with the 3rd T20I between India and South Africa. The action unfolds at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, on December 14, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Let’s look at the top player picks, pitch condition and key stats.
IND vs SA 3rd T20I Match Details
| Team | India (IND) vs South Africa (SA) |
| Competition | South Africa Tour of India 2025 |
| Date & Time | December 14, 2025, 7:00 PM |
| Venue | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala |
| Live Stream | Star Sports Network, JioHotstar |
| Scorecard | IND vs SA Live Score |
IND vs SA 3rd T20I Team Preview, H2H & Recent Records
In the South Africa Tour of India 2025 T20I series, the contest is evenly poised at 1–1 after two matches.
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India went down by 51 runs against South Africa in the 2nd T20I match. Chasing the target, Tilak Varma was the standout performer for India, scoring 62 runs off 34 balls, while Jitesh Sharma added a quick 27 from 17 deliveries. In the bowling department, Varun Chakaravarthy and Axar Patel picked up two and one wickets respectively.
South Africa dominated the contest with a comprehensive performance. Quinton de Kock led the charge with a brilliant 90 off 46 balls, supported by Donovan Ferreira’s explosive 30 from 16 deliveries. With the ball, Ottniel Baartman and Lungisani Ngidi proved decisive, claiming four and two wickets respectively.
India will be looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat, while South Africa aims to build on their winning momentum.
India Cricket Team News
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Axar Patel are expected to lead the batting at the top of the order for India.
Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya will form the middle order, tasked with anchoring the innings and maintaining control.
Jitesh Sharma, Shivam Dube, Arshdeep Singh, and Varun Chakaravarthy are set to provide finishing firepower in the lower middle order.
With the ball, Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah are likely to open the attack and target early breakthroughs.
During the middle overs, Varun Chakaravarthy, Axar Patel, and Hardik Pandya will be relied upon to apply pressure and pick up wickets.
In the final stages, Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya can be used to contain the scoring rate and close out the innings effectively.
South Africa Cricket Team News
At the top of the order, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, and Aiden Markram are expected to open the innings and provide South Africa with a strong start.
The middle order will be anchored by Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira, and David Miller, who will aim to stabilise the innings and keep the scoreboard moving.
With the ball, Lungisani Ngidi and Marco Jansen are likely to take the new ball and search for early breakthroughs.
During the middle overs, Lutho Sipamla, Donovan Ferreira, and Ottniel Baartman will be tasked with maintaining control and applying pressure.
In the final stages of the innings, George Linde and Ottniel Baartman can be deployed to contain the scoring rate and close out the innings effectively.
Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
India holds the historical advantage, but South Africa has proven they are highly competitive, especially in India.
At Dharamsala, the Head-to-Head record is tied at 1-1, with both India and South Africa winning one match each.
| Matches Played | IND Won | SA Won | No Result | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 19 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
Predicted XI for IND vs SA & Must Have Players pick
| IND Probable XI | SA Probable XI |
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Must Have Player from India
- Top Batters: Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya
- Top Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Axar Patel
Must Have Player from South Africa
- Top Batters: Quinton De Kock, Aiden Markram
- Top Bowlers: Lungisani Ngidi, Ottniel Baartman
IND vs SA Pitch Report & Weather update for Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
The pitch at Dharamshala is generally flat and offers good bounce, which supports stroke-making. However, overcast conditions and cool mountain weather can assist swing bowlers, especially during the first innings.
Weather Report
| Weather | Temperature (°C) | Humidity (%) | Visibility (m) | Wind Speed (km/h) | Cloud Cover (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clouds (overcast clouds) | 13.46 | 35 | 10000 | 3.02 | 100 |
Pitch Report
| Pitch Condition | Batting Condition | Pace Bowling Condition | Spin Bowling Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Track Pitch | Average | Pace & Bounce | Average |
IND vs SA Player Stats & Record 2025
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| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson (WK) | 79.6 | 172 | 0 | 37,2,0,24,109 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Quinton De Kock (WK) | 70 | 156 | 0 | 65,1,90,0,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Jitesh Sharma (WK) | 33.4 | 37 | 0 | 0,0,27,10,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Tristan Stubbs (WK) | 29.2 | 84 | 0 | 9,14,23,13,25 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Tilak Varma (BAT) | 73.2 | 192 | 0 | 73,26,62,26,5 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| David Miller (BAT) | 66.6 | 157 | 0 | 18,20,1,82,36 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Donovan Ferreira (BAT) | 59 | 99 | 2 | 20,30,5,29,15 | 0,0,1,1,0 |
| Shubman Gill (BAT) | 44.2 | 107 | 0 | 28,0,4,29,46 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Tony de Zorzi (BAT) | 41 | 40 | 0 | 7,33 | 0,0 |
| Dewald Brevis (BAT) | 39.6 | 90 | 0 | 31,2,14,22,21 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Reeza Hendricks (BAT) | 26.6 | 55 | 0 | 13,0,8,34,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Surya Kumar Yadav (BAT) | 18.4 | 34 | 0 | 5,12,5,12,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Bosch (ALL) | 93.8 | 69 | 10 | 17,4,30,11,7 | 2,1,2,1,4 |
| Hardik Pandya (ALL) | 81.2 | 144 | 4 | 63,0,20,59,2 | 1,1,0,1,1 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy (BOWL) | 80 | 0 | 10 | 0,0,0,0,0 | 4,2,2,2,0 |
| Sanju Samson (WK) | 79.6 | 172 | 0 | 37,2,0,24,109 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Kwena Maphaka (BOWL) | 74.6 | 3 | 10 | 0,0,0,3,0 | 0,2,3,4,1 |
| N. Tilak Varma (BAT) | 73.2 | 192 | 0 | 73,26,62,26,5 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Quinton De Kock (WK) | 70 | 156 | 0 | 65,1,90,0,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Axar Patel (ALL) | 69.6 | 82 | 5 | 21,23,0,21,17 | 1,2,0,2,0 |
| David Miller (BAT) | 66.6 | 157 | 0 | 18,20,1,82,36 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Aiden Markram (ALL) | 65 | 151 | 0 | 6,61,29,14,41 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Donovan Ferreira (BAT) | 59 | 99 | 2 | 20,30,5,29,15 | 0,0,1,1,0 |
| Kuldeep Yadav (BOWL) | 58.8 | 0 | 8 | 0,0,0,0,0 | 2,2,0,4,0 |
| Abhishek Sharma (ALL) | 56.8 | 126 | 0 | 34,35,17,17,23 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Washington Sundar (ALL) | 56.8 | 62 | 4 | 0,0,12,49,1 | 0,0,3,0,1 |
| Lutho Sipamla (BOWL) | 52.33 | 5 | 5 | 0,2,3 | 2,2,1 |
| George Linde (ALL) | 51.4 | 61 | 4 | 16,0,0,9,36 | 1,0,0,0,3 |
| Lungisani Ngidi (BOWL) | 46.4 | 18 | 6 | 7,2,0,2,7 | 0,1,2,3,0 |
| Harshit Rana (BOWL) | 46.33 | 35 | 2 | 0,35,0 | 2,0,0 |
| Shubman Gill (BAT) | 44.2 | 107 | 0 | 28,0,4,29,46 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Ottniel Baartman (BOWL) | 43 | 13 | 5 | 0,1,0,0,12 | 1,0,4,0,0 |
| Tony de Zorzi (BAT) | 41 | 40 | 0 | 7,33 | 0,0 |
| Jasprit Bumrah (BOWL) | 40 | 0 | 5 | 0,0,0,0,0 | 2,2,0,1,0 |
| Dewald Brevis (BAT) | 39.6 | 90 | 0 | 31,2,14,22,21 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Marco Jansen (ALL) | 39.6 | 28 | 3 | 14,2,0,12,0 | 0,1,2,0,0 |
| Anrich Nortje (BOWL) | 38.8 | 14 | 4 | 12,1,1,0,0 | 0,0,2,2,0 |
| Arshdeep Singh (BOWL) | 36.4 | 4 | 5 | 0,0,4,0,0 | 1,2,0,2,0 |
| Jitesh Sharma (WK) | 33.4 | 37 | 0 | 0,0,27,10,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Shivam Dube (ALL) | 31.2 | 32 | 2 | 10,10,1,11,0 | 0,1,0,1,0 |
| Tristan Stubbs (WK) | 29.2 | 84 | 0 | 9,14,23,13,25 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Reeza Hendricks (BAT) | 26.6 | 55 | 0 | 13,0,8,34,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Keshav Maharaj (BOWL) | 23.4 | 11 | 3 | 0,6,0,0,5 | 0,0,2,0,1 |
| Surya Kumar Yadav (BAT) | 18.4 | 34 | 0 | 5,12,5,12,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varun Chakaravarthy (BOWL) | 80 | 0 | 10 | 0,0,0,0,0 | 4,2,2,2,0 |
| Kwena Maphaka (BOWL) | 74.6 | 3 | 10 | 0,0,0,3,0 | 0,2,3,4,1 |
| Kuldeep Yadav (BOWL) | 58.8 | 0 | 8 | 0,0,0,0,0 | 2,2,0,4,0 |
| Lutho Sipamla (BOWL) | 52.33 | 5 | 5 | 0,2,3 | 2,2,1 |
| Lungisani Ngidi (BOWL) | 46.4 | 18 | 6 | 7,2,0,2,7 | 0,1,2,3,0 |
| Harshit Rana (BOWL) | 46.33 | 35 | 2 | 0,35,0 | 2,0,0 |
| Ottniel Baartman (BOWL) | 43 | 13 | 5 | 0,1,0,0,12 | 1,0,4,0,0 |
| Jasprit Bumrah (BOWL) | 40 | 0 | 5 | 0,0,0,0,0 | 2,2,0,1,0 |
| Anrich Nortje (BOWL) | 38.8 | 14 | 4 | 12,1,1,0,0 | 0,0,2,2,0 |
| Arshdeep Singh (BOWL) | 36.4 | 4 | 5 | 0,0,4,0,0 | 1,2,0,2,0 |
| Keshav Maharaj (BOWL) | 23.4 | 11 | 3 | 0,6,0,0,5 | 0,0,2,0,1 |
India vs South Africa Dream11 3rd T20I Prediction Based on Stats 2025
India vs South Africa Top Captaincy Options
For Small League
- Hardik Pandya
- Tilak Varma
- Quinton de Kock
- Axar Patel
For Grand League
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Marco Jansen
- Varun Chakravarthy
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FAQ – IND vs SA 3rd T20I Match Quick Summaries
Which are the Key Players For India (IND) vs South Africa in the 3rd T20I?
Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Axar Patel will be the key players for Team IND.
Which are the Key Players For South Africa (SA) vs India (IND) in the 3rd T20I?
Quinton De Kock, Aiden Markram, Lungisani Ngidi, and Ottniel Baartman will be the key players for Team SA.
What’s the pitch report for Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala?
The pitch at Dharamshala is generally flat and offers good bounce, which supports stroke-making. However, overcast conditions and cool mountain weather can assist swing bowlers, especially during the first innings.
Who are the best captain/vice-captain picks for today’s IND vs SA 3rd T20I match?
Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, Quinton de Kock, and Axar Patel will be good options for C/VC.
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