After a 1-1 draw, India vs South Africa are facing each other in the third ODI of the series. The match will be a decider and should attract a lot of attention in Visakhapatnam as both teams will fight for a win before they concentrate on the T20Is.
What time does India vs South Africa game start playing?
The series decider is expected to start at 1:30 PM IST on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The toss will happen at 1:00 PM IST, and the teams will announce the playing XIs afterward. The captains will lead the teams with key decisions, and the fans are eagerly waiting for thrilling cricket action.
Where is the match between India vs South Africa happening?
Dr. Y.S. Raja-Sekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam hosts the match and fans love it for the very balanced nature of the conditions and for serving a spin-friendly track.
How to watch India vs South Africa – TV Channels & Live Streaming
Star Sports Network will live telecast the India vs South Africa 3rd ODI. The network will also be broadcasting the game across its various sports channels.
The JioHotstar app and site will offer the official live stream, which will be accessible only to the users with full paid subscriptions.
DD Sports telecasted the second ODI for free and might broadcast the decider as well, but there is no official confirmation regarding this.
Who will win?
India have a slight edge over their opponents thanks to home conditions and great batting form, in particular, Virat Kohli’s regular runs. However, South Africa are not a team to take lightly with the likes of Markram and Jansen coming into the game, but India may probably decide the game in the very last moments if it is a close one. The bowlers will aim to dominate the middle overs, and the fielders are ready to create crucial breakthroughs.
