India and South Africa are set for a cracking finish as the three-match ODI series heads into the decider on Saturday at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. With the series tied 1-1, both teams walk into Vizag knowing this is the moment that decides bragging rights.
India dominated the opener in Ranchi, South Africa hit back strongly in Raipur, and now all eyes are on the final showdown—on a ground known for high-scoring thrillers and small boundaries that make bowlers sweat.
Pitch & Match Context
The Vizag wicket has historically favoured batters, and with both teams showcasing explosive batting so far, another run-fest looks likely. Bowlers will have to be sharp early on, especially with dew potentially playing a role in the second innings.
India’s Predicted Playing XI
Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna
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Player to watch:
Rohit Sharma is due for a big knock. After a strong time in Australia and a solid start in this series, the Indian captain will want to anchor a defining innings. He has slightly tweaked his approach recently—taking more time in the powerplay and exploding later—which could work perfectly in Vizag.
South Africa’s Predicted Playing XI
Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman
Player to watch:
Marco Jansen has been South Africa’s standout performer across formats on this tour. His all-round skill set gives the visitors depth and balance, making him a major threat with both ball and bat.
Full Squads
India Squad:
Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (c/wk), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Rishabh Pant, Tilak Varma, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy
South Africa Squad:
Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Ottneil Baartman, Rubin Hermann, Prenelan Subrayen
IND vs SA 3rd ODI: Date, Time & Venue
- Date: December 6, 2025
- Time: 1:30 PM IST
- Venue: ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
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Where to Watch the IND vs SA 3rd ODI
Fans in India can catch the match live on the Star Sports network.
Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
India vs South Africa ODI Series Schedule 2025
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2025 | 1st ODI | Ranchi, JSCA Stadium |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 2nd ODI | Raipur, Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium |
| Dec 6, 2025 | 3rd ODI | Visakhapatnam, ACA-VDCA Stadium |
What to Expect in the Decider
Both teams are evenly matched, and with the batting-heavy conditions in Vizag, expect aggressive starts, busy middle overs, and the kind of finishing fireworks that ODI fans love. India will look at their top order for stability, while South Africa’s pace attack must find breakthroughs early to keep the hosts in check.
A high-scoring thriller looks very much on the cards.
