Archive · 15 Dec 2025
India Wins 3rd T20I Against South Africa
India and South Africa played the third T20I match in Dharamsala.
India won by 7 wickets, taking a 2-1 lead in the series.
The match was important for both teams as they prepare for the T20 World Cup.
India's bowlers did well, and Abhishek Sharma scored quickly at the start.
Shubman Gill and Tilak Varma also helped India win.
South Africa's Aiden Markram scored 61 runs, but the team was bowled out for 117.
India chased down the target with 25 balls to spare.
The win was a good comeback for India after losing the previous match.
India won the third T20I against South Africa by 7 wickets, taking a 2-1 lead in the series.
South Africa was bowled out for 117 runs, with Aiden Markram scoring 61 and Donovan Ferreira scoring 20.
India chased down the target of 118 runs in 15.5 overs, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 35 runs off 18 balls.
Shubman Gill scored 28 runs, and Tilak Varma remained not out on 25 runs to help India win.
India's bowlers, including Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, and Kuldeep Yadav, took two wickets each.
- Who
- India and South Africa cricket teams
- What
- 3rd T20I match
- When
- December 14, 2025, at 7 PM IST
- Where
- HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala
- Why
- Part of the 5 T20I series between India and South Africa, with momentum and World Cup preparations at stake
India
South Africa
Series Performance
India
India has been dominant recently, with only three losses in 17 matches this year.
South Africa
South Africa has had a strong tour, winning the Test series and pushing the ODIs to a decider.
Momentum
India
India aims to bounce back after a rare loss in Chandigarh.
South Africa
South Africa looks to maintain their momentum and belief ahead of the T20 World Cup.
- Teams
- India vs South Africa
- Match
- 3rd T20I
- Venue
- HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala
- Date
- December 14, 2025
- Time
- 7 PM IST (13:30 GMT)
- Series Standings
- India leads 2-1
- Key Players (India)
- Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube
- Key Players (South Africa)
- Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, Donovan Ferreira, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch
- Match Result
- India won by 7 wickets
- Brief Scores
- South Africa 117 all out (Aiden Markram 61, Donovan Ferreira 20; Varun Chakaravarthy 2-11, Kuldeep Yadav 2-12) lost to India 120/3 in 15.5 overs (Abhishek Sharma 35, Shubman Gill 28; Corbin Bosch 1-18, Lungi Ngidi 1-23)
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