All eyes on Shubman Gill after golden duck – IND vs SA 3rd T20I: Pitch report, weather forecast, likely XI

South Africa will aim to go ahead in the ongoing T20I series when they take on India in the third match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on Sunday, December 13, 2025.

The third T20I between India and South Africa is set to take place at the picturesque Dharamsala stadium, with fans expecting an exciting contest under clear skies. According to the weather forecast, there is no threat of rain on match day. Temperatures are likely to remain cool, with the mercury expected to hover between 10 and 13 degrees Celsius, creating pleasant playing conditions for both teams.

Pitch report

The pitch at Dharamsala has traditionally offered a balanced contest between bat and ball. Batters can look forward to consistent bounce, which should allow them to play their strokes freely, especially in the early stages of the innings. At the same time, fast bowlers could enjoy some assistance with movement through the air if they maintain disciplined lines and lengths. If the surface stays dry, spinners may come into play, but dew later in the evening could render them ineffective.
Probable Playing XIs

India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma(w), Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh.

South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock(w), Aiden Markram(c), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman.

Meanwhile, at the Dharamsala venue, both teams have won once, making the head-to-head record evenly poised at this ground.

Streaming info

Fans can catch all the live action on the Star Sports network, while the match will also be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website from 7 PM IST on Sunday. (With inputs from Agencies)