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IND vs SA statistical preview: Key stats, records and head to head ahead of 3rd T20I

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IND vs SA 3rd T20I preview [Source: @BCCI/x.com]IND vs SA 3rd T20I preview [Source: @BCCI/x.com]

India (IND) will lock horns with South Africa (SA) in the third T20I of the five-match series on Sunday, December 14 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala. The IND vs SA 3rd T20I will start at 7:00 PM IST.

India

After a sensational 101-run win in the series opener, India faltered in the second T20I, losing by 51 runs as they failed to chase a stiff target of 214. It was only India’s fourth defeat since November 2024, having played 21 matches in that period, but the loss has sparked discussions around their tactical choices.

Questions have been raised over Shubman Gill’s role at the top, as well as the decision to promote Axar Patel to No. 3. Despite the setback, India have plenty of positives. Abhishek Sharma has been outstanding throughout the year with strong support from Tilak Varma while the bowling attack has been expertly led by Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah. India will be keen to bounce back quickly and regain the lead by going 2-1 up in the series.

South Africa

For South Africa, the previous match was a much-needed win. The visitors will be particularly encouraged by Quinton de Kock rediscovering his rhythm in T20Is. While Dewald Brevis has been their most consistent batter, contributions from Donovan Ferreira and David Miller added valuable depth in the last game.

With the ball, Corbin Bosch has been their standout performer throughout the year, while Ottneil Baartman and Marco Jansen impressed with disciplined spells in the previous match. South Africa will look to carry this momentum forward and take the lead.

IND vs SA T20I head-to-head overview

India and South Africa have faced each other 33 times in T20Is. India hold the edge with 19 wins while South Africa have secured 13 victories. One match has ended in a no result.

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium pitch report

The HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala allows the ball to travel quicker through the air. The surface generally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Batting tends to be slightly easier in the first innings while spinners come into play as the match progresses. 

Fast bowlers often enjoy assistance with the new ball due to bounce, wind movement and early swing. Evening dew can aid chasing sides, making run-chases smoother. Toss has not played a decisive role here in T20Is with teams batting first and chasing having won four matches each.

India and South Africa probable playing XI

India

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah

South Africa

Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Lutho Sipamla, George Linde, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman

Top run-scorers in IND vs SA T20Is

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

David Miller – 545 runs

David Miller has been South Africa’s most impactful batter against India in T20Is as he has amassed 545 runs in 24 innings at a brilliant strike rate of 146.90. His ability to finish games under pressure makes him a constant threat.

Quinton de Kock – 441 runs

Quinton de Kock has been prolific against India, scoring 441 runs in 12 innings at an average of 44.10 and a strike rate of 146.51, including five fifties.

Tilak Varma – 397 runs

Tilak Varma has been sensational in this match-up, hammering 397 runs in just eight innings at an outstanding average of 66.16 and a strike rate of 174.12 with two centuries and one fifty.

Top wicket-takers in SA vs IND T20Is

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Arshdeep Singh – 20 wickets

Arshdeep Singh has been truly exceptional against South Africa in T20Is as he has snagged 20 wickets in 12 innings at an excellent average of 18.70 and an economy rate of 9.35.

Varun Chakravarthy – 16 wickets

Varun Chakravarthy has emerged as a major impact bowler, taking 16 wickets in just six innings at a remarkable average of 11.62 and an economy of 8.08. His career-best figures of 5/17 highlight his threat.

Keshav Maharaj – 15 wickets

Keshav Maharaj is South Africa’s leading wicket-taker in this contest with 15 wickets in 16 innings at an average of 29.33 and an economy rate of 8.80.

IND vs SA key stats

India’s key records

  • India have played three T20Is at the HPCA Stadium, winning two and losing one.
  • India have won 64 of their 96 home T20Is, with a win-loss ratio of 2.206.
  • Abhishek Sharma is India’s leading T20I run-scorer in 2025 with 790 runs in 19 matches at an average of 43.88 and a strike rate of 195.06, including one century and five fifties.
  • Tilak Varma has scored 468 runs in 16 innings in 2025 at an average of 42.54 and a strike rate of 128.92 with three fifties.
  • Arshdeep Singh has taken the joint-most powerplay wickets for India with 47 scalps.
  • Varun Chakravarthy has dominated 2025 with 30 wickets in 16 innings at an average of 13.70 and an economy of 6.96.
  • Kuldeep Yadav has picked up 19 wickets in nine T20Is in 2025 at an average of 10.68 and an economy of 7.12.
  • Axar Patel has also contributed with 17 wickets in 19 T20Is this year.
  • Jasprit Bumrah vs Reeza Hendricks in T20Is: 18 runs, 21 balls, 1 dismissal.
  • Arshdeep Singh vs Aiden Markram in T20Is: 71 runs, 58 balls, 3 dismissals.

South Africa’s key records

  • South Africa have won the only T20I they have played at the HPCA Stadium.
  • South Africa have won nine of the 18 T20Is they have played in India.
  • South Africa have claimed 40 wins from 76 away T20Is.
  • Dewald Brevis enjoyed an outstanding 2025, scoring 431 runs in 15 innings at a blistering strike rate of 180.33, including a century and a top score of 125.
  • Tristan Stubbs has scored 143 runs in six innings in 2025 at a strike rate of 127.70.
  • Lungi Ngidi has taken 13 wickets in 11 innings in 2025 at an economy of 7.47, with best figures of 3/31.
  • Corbin Bosch has impressed with 17 wickets in 11 innings at a sharp economy of 7.57, including best figures of 4/14.
  • Quinton de Kock vs Arshdeep Singh in T20Is: 46 runs, 35 balls, 4 dismissals.
  • Dewald Brevis vs Varun Chakravarthy in T20Is: 12 runs, 6 balls, 0 dismissals.
  • Lungi Ngidi vs Hardik Pandya in T20Is: 11 runs, 9 balls, 2 dismissals.

Records which could be broken in IND vs SA 3rd T20I

  • Suryakumar Yadav is one boundary away from completing 250 T20I boundaries.
  • Hardik Pandya needs 61 runs to reach 2,000 T20I runs.
  • Abhishek Sharma is two boundaries short of completing 100 T20I boundaries.
  • Shubman Gill needs seven fours to complete 100 T20I fours.
  • Axar Patel requires two fours to reach 50 T20I fours.
  • Hardik Pandya is one wicket away from completing 100 T20I wickets for India.
  • Varun Chakravarthy needs one wicket to reach 50 T20I wickets.
  • Dewald Brevis needs 64 runs to complete 500 T20I runs.
  • Reeza Hendricks needs nine runs to reach 2,500 T20I runs.
  • Lungi Ngidi (76 wickets) is two wickets away from overtaking Kagiso Rabada (77) to become South Africa’s second-highest T20I wicket-taker.