The series is beautifully poised at 1-1, and India and South Africa now head into a cracking decider at Visakhapatnam. With Virat Kohli in sensational form and both sides eyeing a statement win before the new season cycle, Sunday’s match promises drama, dew and high-stakes cricket all at once.
Kohli has lit up the series with back-to-back centuries, and Vizag is one of his favourite hunting grounds — three tons in seven matches say it all. But India’s biggest battle might come before the first ball: the toss. The hosts haven’t won a single ODI toss since the 2023 World Cup final, a streak that has now stretched to 20 straight toss losses. Fans will be watching that coin flip almost as closely as the match itself.
Dew is expected to play a big role again, so batting second may offer an edge. Another key focus will be Washington Sundar, whose role in the middle order remains under scrutiny after a quiet run with the bat.
Match Details: India vs South Africa 3rd ODI
Date: Sunday, December 3
Time: Match starts at 1:30 PM IST (Toss at 1:00 PM IST)
Venue: ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Live TV Telecast: Where to Watch IND vs SA on TV
Cricket fans in India can watch the 3rd ODI live on the Star Sports Network, which will carry both Hindi and English broadcasts.
IND vs SA Live Streaming: How to Watch Onlin
The match will be streamed live on the JioCinema/Hotstar app and website, giving viewers the flexibility to watch on mobile, laptop, or smart TV.
India Squad
Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (w/c), Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Dhruv Jurel, Kuldeep Yadav.
South Africa Squad
Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock (w), Dewald Brevis, Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman, Rubin Hermann, Tony de Zorzi, Prenelan Subrayen.
What’s at stake?
This isn’t just a series decider — it’s a chance for India to build momentum with a squad that’s mixing experience and youth. For South Africa, a win in Indian conditions is always a huge confidence boost.
Add in Kohli’s form, dew predictions, and India’s bizarre toss drought, and this match suddenly becomes one of the most intriguing ODIs of the season.
FAQs: India vs South Africa 3rd ODI
The match will be played on Sunday, December 3, starting at 1:30 PM IST. The toss begins at 1:00 PM IST.
The decider will take place at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
The match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network, including both Hindi and English feeds.
Live streaming will be available on the JioCinema/Hotstar app and website.
Streaming begins around 1:00 PM IST, ahead of the toss.
Virat Kohli is in top form with two centuries. From South Africa, Quinton de Kock and Marco Jansen remain crucial.
Surprisingly, no. India has now lost 20 consecutive ODI tosses since the 2023 World Cup final.
Yes, the match is open to spectators as per local guidelines.
You can track ball-by-ball scores on Axpertmedia Hotstar, Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo, and major sports portals.
