Date: Saturday, 6th December 2025
Kick-Off Time: 11:00 (AEST)
Stadium: ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, India
India and South Africa will lock horns for the third and final game of the three-match ODI series at the ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. The series is currently tied 1-1; who will win? Let's dive into the preview and offer predictions.
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- Match: India vs South Africa
- Date: Saturday, 6th December 2025
- Kick-Off Time: 11:00 (AEST)
- Stadium: ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, India
Interesting Facts About Teams
South Africa lead the head-to-head series between the two sides 52-41-3.
India have now managed four wins in their last seven ODIs.
South Africa have lost four of their last six ODIs.
Weather Report before the Match
The weather at JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi is forecast to be cloudy, with temperatures ranging from 24°C, moderate humidity at 45%, and a moderate wind speed at 6 kmph. The chance of rain is around 0%, and the stadium is expected to be batting-friendly, so a high-scoring game is likely given the pitch conditions.
India vs South Africa: Chances of Winning
India enter this series as the favourites for the third time in a row. They were impressive in the first game, but their best in game 2 was not enough, and the series is currently tied. With this, the game remains open for both sides.
India's chance of winning - 68%
South Africa's chance of winning - 32%
India Preview
India enter this game with lots of frustration after losing the 2nd ODI, despite posting a massive 358. Centuries from Virat Kohli (102) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (105 at a strike rate of 105), along with KL Rahul's quick 66, set a challenging total. However, the bowling attack, particularly Prasidh Krishna and Kuldeep Yadav, was expensive, and fielding was poor, highlighted by a dropped catch of Aiden Markram. Washington Sundar, who had a subpar game, might be replaced by Nitish Kumar Reddy. In any situation, the hosts will hope to quickly wake up from their slumber and secure the needed win in this clash.
Key Players: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant
India Players List
KL Rahul (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh.
South Africa Preview
South Africa leveled the series with a superb chase on Wednesday, powered by a century from Aiden Markram and strong support from Temba Bavuma, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, and Corbin Bosch. While the first four's contributions were expected, Bosch's big-hitting with a high strike rate suggests he could be a significant all-rounder, perhaps their best since Lance Klusener. Their target will now be to hold on to the very end for a victory in this game.
Key Players: Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma, Matthew Breetzke
South Africa Players List
Temba Bavuma (C), Quinton de Kock (WK), Rubin Hermann (WK), Ryan Rickelton (WK), Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Prenelan Subrayen, Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi.
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India vs South Africa Head-to-Head
India and South Africa have met a total of 96 times in ODIs, with South Africa leading with 51 wins and India having 41 to their name. However, three games ended with no results.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total - 96
- South Africa - 52
- India - 41
- Draw - 00
- No Result - 03
Who will win the match, India vs South Africa?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday’s India vs South Africa ODI match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives India a 68% chance of beating South Africa in the ODI match.
India vs South Africa Prediction
After India's 17-run win in the first Ranchi ODI, South Africa leveled the series in Raipur, winning the second match by four wickets with four balls remaining. Despite centuries from Ruturaj Gaikwad and Virat Kohli, and a quick 66 from KL Rahul contributing to India's 358/5 (Arshdeep Singh taking 2/54), South Africa came out with the shocker. With this, I am a little bit sceptical about backing the hosts, but what is certain is a high-scoring encounter. Kohli, who has scored back-to-back centuries, is the number-four-ranked ODI batsman (58.2 average overall, 69.64 against South Africa). So, I think he will be great once again in this clash.
Our first Prediction is over 599.9 runs — 1.70 odds for 1xBet Bookmaker
Our second prediction is India to win the toss — 2.00 odds for Dafabet bookmaker
Our Third Prediction is Top India Batter — Virat Kohli — 2.35 odds for Bc.game Bookmakers
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