India and South Africa are all set to play the third T20I of the five-match series and it will be held at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on December 14. Both the teams have claimed one win each and the upcoming match is even more significant as the battle intensifies.
India started the series on a positive note with convincing win in the opening T20I but the team struggled in the second match and even lost it by a huge margin of 51 runs. The Proteas will now have plenty of confidence and will be eager to build the momentum as they aim to take the series 2-1.
IND vs SA, 3rd T20I: Pitch Report
The Dharamsala pitch will offer a fair contest between bat and ball as the fast bowlers are likely to enjoy assistance and due to the fresh surface and will give helpful seam movement, especially in the overcast conditions. There is extra bounce also so the batters will also receive some assistance and can play their shots freely. As the match moves on the surface will settle and spinners may come in play during the middle overs but they are not likely to get much assitance.
IND vs SA, 3rd T20I: Toss Strategy
The captains of both the teams may prefer to bowl first and keep in mind that pacers can bring in early breakthrough and there is a possibility of dew also in the evening. Chasing the target might be more advantageous if the batting side handles the new ball carefully. Overall, a closely fought encounter is on the cards, with conditions promising an exciting balance between pace, bounce, and run-scoring opportunities.
