"Dharamsala Showdown: IND vs SA 3rd T20 Pitch Report Revealed - Who holds the advantage?"

Exciting Clash: India vs South Africa 3rd T20 Match at HPCA Stadium - Pitch Report & Weather Forecast

India is set to take on South Africa in the highly anticipated third T20I match at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. As the two cricketing giants gear up for a thrilling showdown, let's delve into the pitch report, ground conditions, and weather forecast for today's IND vs SA encounter.

India and South Africa will face off at the picturesque Dharamsala stadium, where the conditions are poised to pose challenges to both teams amidst the chilly December weather. With a lush outfield and a lightning-quick ball, batsmen are likely to thrive, provided they tackle the pacers' early onslaught with caution. The high-altitude setting favors high scores, with previous IPL matches witnessing totals crossing the 200-run mark.

The last T20I at the venue was played in February 2022, where India emerged victorious against Sri Lanka on consecutive nights. The pitch is known to be a batting paradise, offering quick bounce off the surface, while fast bowlers can capitalize on the cold conditions early on in the game.

According to AccuWeather, temperatures are expected to hover around 10 degrees Celsius throughout the match, providing a chilly backdrop for the exciting clash between India and South Africa.

South Africa: Quinton de Kock (w), Aiden Markram (c), Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Reeza Hendricks, Ottneil Baartman, Donovan Ferreira, Kwena Maphaka, George Linde

India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (w), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana

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