IND vs SA 3rd ODI Preview:

India will lock horns with South Africa in the Final and decisive ODI match of the three-match ODI series at Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, Visakhapatnam. The Men in Blue have failed to execute their bowling plans and suffered a 4-wicket defeat in the 2nd ODI. India needs to improve its bowling to avoid consecutive series defeats.

Meanwhile, South Africa strongly bounced back in the second ODI and levelled the series 1-1. Aiden Markram played a brilliant knock of 110, supported by Temba Bavuma, Matthew Breetzke and Dewald Brevis. South Africa is now aiming to win a long-awaited ODI series in India.

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IND vs SA 3rd ODI Details:

• Series/Tournament: South Africa Tour of India, 2025
• Match: IND vs SA 3rd ODI
• Date: 6 Dec. 2025
• Match Start Time: 01:30 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, India
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network, Jio Hotstar & Fancode

Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

Pitch & Weather Report:

Vizag's weather forecast indicates that it is partly cloudy, but there is a low chance of rain. It is predicted that the temperature will be around 28.0°C. The average score on this venue is 221-251.    

Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium Stats: 

Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium pitch is a neutral surface that generally helps the batsmen. This is a chase-friendly venue; winning the toss and opting to bowl will be a wise decision on this surface.  

IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

India (IND) Probable 11:

Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul (C & WK), Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna.

South Africa (SA) Probable 11:

Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock (WK), Temba Bavuma, Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Lungisani Ngidi, Nandre Burger, Keshav Maharaj.

IND vs SA- Top Picks from IND

IND vs SA- Top Picks from SA

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

• Virat Kohli (IND) is hammering back-to-back tons. He will be a must-own pick for this match.
• Marco Jansen (SA) was among the top performers for South Africa. He will be a valuable pick for this match.
• Matthew Breetzke (SA) is the leading run scorer for South Africa in this series. He will be a good pick for Captain and Vice Captain.
• Rohit Sharma (IND) is predicted to score a brilliant knock in the final game and will be confident to bat in his own style. 

IND vs SA Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

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IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

India is expected to win this match. Their batting lineup is strong, and the fact that Kohli is performing well is a positive indication for them. Furthermore, they have the advantage of playing in their own backyard.

IND vs SA 3rd ODI, 2025 FAQ

Who is likely to win the IND vs SA match today?

India (IND) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

India.

Who are the top fantasy picks for the IND vs SA Dream11 team?

Rohit Sharma, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, C Bosch, K Yadav and Virat Kohli 

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface favours the pacers, and we can expect an average score range between 221 and 251 runs.