Ind vs SA 3rd T20I Highlights 2025 delivered a thrilling night in Dharamsala as India stormed to a seven wicket win and took a 2-1 series lead. The seam friendly pitch at HPCA Stadium played a big role and India’s fast bowlers used it perfectly from the first over.
Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana set the match on fire with early breakthroughs that crushed South Africa’s top order. Their swing and movement kept the visitors under pressure and reduced them to a below par total in helpful conditions.
Aiden Markram stood tall with a fighting 61 but lack of support hurt South Africa badly. Varun Chakravarthy then took control in the middle overs and ensured the innings never recovered.
In the chase Abhishek Sharma played with fearless intent and smashed a quick 35 to make the target look small. India reached 118 in just 15.5 overs and sealed a confident win to go ahead in the T20I series.

Ind vs SA 3rd T20I Highlights 2025 Overview
India vs South Africa 3rd T20I saw India dominate in seam friendly Dharamsala as the bowlers set up a commanding seven wicket win.
Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana wrecked South Africa early before Aiden Markram’s lone fight could lift them to 117. Abhishek Sharma’s explosive start then made the chase simple as India moved 2-1 ahead in the T20I series.
India Squad
Abhishek, Shubman, Tilak, Suryakumar (c), Hardik, Shivam, Jitesh (wk), Harshit, Varun, Arshdeep, Kuldeep.
South Africa Squad
Quinton (wk), Reeza, Aiden, Dewald, Tristan, Donovan, Marco, Corbin, Anrich, Lungi, Ottneil.
| Detail | Time / Info |
|---|---|
| Match Venue | Dharamsala Cricket Stadium |
| Toss | India elected to field first |
| Series | South Africa tour of India |
| Season | 2025/26 |
| Player Of The Match | Arshdeep Singh (India) |
| Series Result | India led the 5-match series 2-1 |
| Match Number | T20I no. 3644 |
| Hours of Play (Local Time) | Start 19.00, First Session 19.00-20.30, Interval 20.30-20.50, Second Session 20.50-22.20 |
| Match Days | 14 December 2025, night 20-over match |
| Umpires | Jayaraman Madanagopal (India) |
| DRS | Virender Sharma (India) |
| TV Umpire | Rohan Pandit (India) |
| Reserve Umpire | KN Ananthapadmanabhan (India) |
| Match Referee | Richie Richardson (West Indies) |

India vs South Africa 3rd T20 Stats
- Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana shattered South Africa’s top order
- Aiden Markram scored a brave 61 but ran out of partners
- Varun Chakravarthy choked the middle overs with 2 for 11
- South Africa collapsed for just 117 in helpful seam conditions
- Abhishek Sharma blasted 35 off 18 to kill the chase early
- India chased 118 in 15.5 overs and went 2-1 up in the series 🔥
India bowlers help the hosts register a clinical win in Dharamsala to take the lead in the five-match T20I series 👌#INDvSA 📝: https://t.co/BBsDtNxokm pic.twitter.com/odZ6WQxpQx
— ICC (@ICC) December 14, 2025
Q1. Who won the India vs South Africa 3rd T20I? A: India won the match by seven wickets and took a 2-1 lead in the T20I series.
Q2. Who was the top performer for South Africa in the match? A: Aiden Markram top scored with a fighting 61 in a difficult batting conditions.
Q3. When and where is the final match of the series? A: The match was played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.

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