The five-match T20I series between India and South Africa is finely poised at 1-1 after two contrasting encounters. India made a dominant start to the series with a commanding win in the opening match at Cuttack.
Hardik Pandya starred with an all-round performance, smashing an unbeaten 59 off 28 balls to guide India to 175/6. In response, South Africa suffered a dramatic collapse and was bowled out for just 74, their lowest total in T20I cricket. India sealed a massive 101-run victory, with every Indian bowler chipping in with wickets.
South Africa hit back strongly in the second T20I at Mullanpur. Quinton de Kock led the charge with a sensational 90 off 46 balls, powering the visitors to an imposing 213/4. India’s chase never really took off after losing key wickets early. Tilak Varma’s fighting 62 offered some resistance, but Ottniel Baartman’s impressive spell of 4/24 helped South Africa bowl India out for 162, securing a 51-run win and levelling the series.
With the series now tied, attention turns to the much-anticipated third T20I at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala, where both teams will be eager to gain the upper hand and take the lead.
India vs South Africa 3rd T20I Match Schedule, Date and Time:
The 3rd T20I between India and South Africa will be played on Sunday, December 1, at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala. The match will start at 7:00 PM IST.
IND vs SA broadcast in India:
The India versus South Africa 3rd T20I match will be televised in India on the Star Sports Network.
India vs South Africa 3rd T20I Cricket Live Streaming OTT:
The live streaming of India versus South Africa 3rd T20I will be available on the Jio Hotstar app and website.
IND vs SA Toss Time:
The toss for India versus South Africa 3rd T20I will take place at 6:30 PM IST.
India Squad:
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, 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 Squad:
Aiden Markram (c), Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock (wk), Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, George Linde, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Lutho Sipamla, Tristan Stubbs
