In the opening match, Hardik Pandya’s late surge helped India post a respectable total, but their batting vulnerabilities were exposed in the second T20I, where they collapsed while chasing 214. South Africa, meanwhile, look well-balanced and strong in all departments heading into the decider.
IND vs SA 3rd T20I Pitch Report of Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
The pitch at the HPCA Stadium is generally considered balanced but heavily influenced by conditions. At the start of the match, pacers tend to benefit from the grass, cold weather, and thin mountain air, which together generate swing and seam movement—particularly under the lights. As a result, batters must navigate the new ball cautiously, since aggressive shot-making during the powerplay can be risky.
As the innings progresses, the surface usually evens out, providing more consistent bounce and rewarding well-timed strokes. Once set, batters find scoring easier, with timing and shot execution improving noticeably.
IND vs SA Himachal Pradesh Dharamshala Weather Today
The weather in Dharamshala is expected to remain cool and cloudy, with temperatures lower than in recent days. Overcast conditions may aid fast bowlers by increasing swing and seam early in the match. Currently, there is no forecast of rain, and the game is unlikely to face any weather-related interruptions.
India Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Sanju Samson, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana
South Africa Squad: Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, David Miller. Northern Anrich, Tristan Stubbs