Akshay Thakur - Friday, Dec 05, 2025IND vs SA 3rd ODI: The third and decisive match of the three-match ODI series being played between India and South Africa will be played on December 6 at the stadium in Visakhapatnam, in which everyone's eyes will be on the toss of this match.
Team India won the first match of the three-match ODI series between India and South Africa by 17 runs, while in the second match, the African team made a brilliant comeback and won it by 4 wickets, bringing the series to a 1-1 draw. Now all eyes are on the third match of this ODI series, which will decide which team will win the trophy. The third match of the ODI series between India and South Africa will be played on December 6 at the Visakhapatnam ground, where all eyes are also on the pitch, which is expected to be dominated by the batsmen.
In the first two matches of this ODI series, bowlers faced significant difficulties during the second innings due to dew. When Team India failed to defend a total of 358 runs in the second ODI, India captain KL Rahul cited dew as a major reason for the defeat. Now, in the third ODI to be played in Visakhapatnam, bowlers may face similar challenges during the second innings. Therefore, the toss will play a crucial role, with the winning team deciding to bowl first.
Ten matches have been played at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam so far. The team chasing has won six, while the team batting first has won three, and one match has ended in a draw. The average first innings score here ranges between 250 and 255.
The Indian team has an impressive ODI record in Visakhapatnam. Team India has played a total of 10 matches here, winning seven, losing only two, and tying one. The Indian team last played an ODI here in 2023 against Australia, where they suffered a lopsided 10-wicket defeat.
