The three-match ODI series between India and South Africa is currently tied at 1-1. The Indian team had registered a 17-run victory in the first ODI, while the African team made a comeback in the series by winning the second match by 4 wickets.
Sports News: The ongoing three-match ODI series between India and South Africa has now reached a decisive stage. Both teams have traded wins in the first two matches, and the series is tied at 1-1. India won the first ODI by 17 runs, while South Africa made a spectacular comeback in the second ODI, winning by 4 wickets to level the series. Now, the third and final ODI will determine the series winner.
When and where will the third ODI be played?
The third ODI will be played on December 6, 2025, at the Y.S. Rajasekhara Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The match will start at 1:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). The toss will take place approximately half an hour before the match. The team that wins this match will clinch the series 2-1. In the second ODI, the Indian team, batting first, scored 358 runs. Virat Kohli scored a magnificent century with 102 runs, and Ruturaj Gaikwad also hit a brilliant century with 105 runs. The excellent batting performances of these two players helped Team India set a massive total.
However, South African batsman Aiden Markram helped his team achieve the target with a powerful century of 110 runs, winning the match and leveling the series. Thus, the third ODI has become extremely crucial for both teams.
Live Streaming and TV Coverage
The third ODI will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network. Additionally, fans can watch it for free on the Jio Hotstar app. For live streaming, one simply needs to download the Jio Hotstar app, and no extra charges will be incurred. This facility is available on both mobile and tablet devices, allowing cricket fans to enjoy the match anywhere and anytime.
Probable Squads for Both Teams
Indian Team: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Washington Sundar, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Rishabh Pant, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Dhruv Jurel, and Tilak Varma.
South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma (captain), Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Ottniel Baartman, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, and Rubin Hermann.
