India and South Africa will face each other in the decisive third ODI at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, December 6. South Africa enter the contest with momentum on their side, while India will be eager to respond strongly and close out the series. The visitors have already unsettled India by winning the two-match Test series, and the hosts will be determined to avoid a repeat in the ODI leg.

IND vs SA 3rd ODI: Pitch report

The surface in Visakhapatnam is known for favouring batters, particularly early in the innings when stroke play becomes easier. Dew is also expected to have a say, just as it did in the opening two ODIs, potentially influencing how the teams approach the chase. A high-scoring match is on the cards, with no interruptions predicted. While pacers may find modest assistance, the pitch largely leans towards batting.

IND vs SA 3rd ODI: Weather forecast

AccuWeather predicts mild conditions in Visakhapatnam, with temperatures hovering around 27°C in the morning and 28°C by afternoon. The evening could see a sharp dip, dropping to around 11°C. With favourable conditions and an important toss ahead, both teams will need to plan carefully for this deciding fixture.

IND vs SA 3rd ODI: Match timings–When and where to watch

The third ODI between India and South Africa will be played on Saturday, December 6, beginning at 1.30 pm IST, with the toss set for 1 pm IST.

Live television coverage will be available on the Star Sports network in India. The match will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website for viewers in India.

IND vs SA 3rd ODI: Squads

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Washington Sundar, KL Rahul(w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Rishabh Pant, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Dhruv Jurel, Tilak Varma

South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Ottneil Baartman, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Rubin Hermann