IND vs SA 3rd ODI Match Prediction: The third and final One Day International (ODI) match between India and South Africa is set to conclude a thrilling series at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The series is tied at 1-1 after two high-scoring matches, so the final match on Saturday, December 6, is expected to be a thrilling contest.
India's batting has been strong, led by Virat Kohli, who has scored consecutive centuries. Ruturaj Gaikwad also added to the team's good form with a brilliant maiden ODI century in the second match. However, India's bowling has been a major concern, struggling to contain the Proteas, especially while chasing in Raipur.
Under the leadership of Temba Bavuma, South Africa has shown tremendous spirit in bouncing back from their first defeat. Their top order, including Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram, has been in excellent form, proving their ability to chase difficult totals. They will aim to win their first ODI series in India since 2015.
India vs South Africa Match Details
- League: South Africa tour of India, 2025
- Venue: ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
- Date: December 6, 2025
- Start Time: 01:30 PM (IST)
- Teams: India vs South Africa
IND vs SA 3rd ODI Pitch Report
The pitch at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam is good for batting, with decent bounce, consistent pace, and short boundaries that facilitate high scores, especially early in the innings. Fast bowlers may get some seam movement early on, but spinners can find turn later as the surface slows down. Dew significantly impacts evening play, making the ball slippery and easing stroke play, and the outfield becomes faster, aiding chases.
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Who will win todays 3rd ODI match between India vs South Africa?
Aaj ka SA vs IND match kon jeetega: India have a slight edge to win the third ODI against South Africa at the ACA-VDCA Stadium, with home ground advantage, strong spin options and batting depth in the series tied at 1-1.
- India's Virat Kohli has scored two consecutive centuries (237 runs in two matches), while Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 105 in the second ODI. South Africa's Aiden Markram (century in the Raipur chase) and Matthew Breetzke (140+ runs) are giving him competition.
- A batting-friendly pitch, with dew favoring chases (70-80% win rate in the second innings), so the team winning the toss can bowl first under clear skies.
IND vs SA 3rd ODI Match Playing 11
India (IND) Possible Playing 11: 1. Rohit Sharma, 2. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 3. Virat Kohli, 4. Ruturaj Gaikwad, 5. Lokesh Rahul(WK)(C), 6. Washington Sundar, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Harshit Rana, 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Arshdeep Singh, 11. Prasidh Krishna
South Africa (SA) Possible Playing 11: 1. Quinton de Kock(WK), 2. Aiden Markram, 3. Temba Bavuma(C), 4. Matthew Breetzke(WK), 5. Tony de Zorzi, 6. Dewald Brevis, 7. Marco Jansen, 8. Corbin Bosch, 9. Keshav Maharaj, 10. Nandre Burger, 11. Lungi Ngidi
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