3rd T20I (D/N), Johannesburg, December 14, 2023, India tour of South Africa
South Africa vs India Live Score
 India | Today |
 South Africa | 201/7 |
| India won by 106 runs | (13.5/20 ov, T:202) 95 |
PLAYING XI – South Africa vs India Live Score
South Africa (Playing XI): Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi, Nandre Burger
India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar
| Batters To Watch (recent stats) | Bowlers To Watch (recent stats) |
| Reeza Hendricks, SA 7 M • 322 Runs • 46 Avg • 166.83 SR | Tabraiz Shamsi, SA 6 M • 5 Wkts • 9.8 Econ • 24 SR |
| Aiden Markram, SA 10 M • 303 Runs • 37.88 Avg • 150.74 SR | Lizaad Williams, SA 4 M • 5 Wkts • 10.64 Econ • 13.2 SR |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad, IND 9 M • 346 Runs • 57.67 Avg • 149.13 SR | Ravi Bishnoi, IND 9 M • 16 Wkts • 7.31 Econ • 13.5 SR |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal, IND 10 M • 256 Runs • 28.44 Avg • 171.81 SR | Arshdeep Singh, IND 9 M • 9 Wkts • 9.41 Econ • 21.33 SR |
The third T20I between South Africa and India is set to take place at Johannesburg’s New Wanderers Stadium on Thursday, December 14. The series opener was washed out due to rain, setting the stage for an eagerly anticipated match.
In the second encounter, South Africa won the toss and chose to field. India stumbled early, losing two crucial wickets with only six runs on the board. Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma then stabilized the innings, putting up 49 runs for the third wicket before Varma departed, scoring a brisk 29 off 20 balls.
Rinku Singh partnered with Suryakumar, forming a strong alliance that accumulated 70 runs for the fourth wicket. Suryakumar’s aggressive 56 off 36 deliveries, including five fours and three sixes, saw him becoming the fastest Indian to reach 2000 runs in T20Is. Rinku finished unbeaten on 68 off 39 balls, laced with nine boundaries and two sixes. India posted a total of 180/7 in 19.3 overs before rain interrupted play.
Gerald Coetzee was the standout bowler for South Africa, claiming three wickets for 32 runs in 3.3 overs. Other than Andile Phehlukwayo, who also picked up a wicket, the rest of the bowling unit managed to take a solitary wicket each.
Due to the rain interruption, the match was reduced to 15 overs, and South Africa was tasked with chasing 152 runs to win. Reeza Hendricks and Matthew Breetzke started explosively, contributing 42 runs for the opening partnership in just 2.5 overs. However, Breetzke’s departure for a quick 16 off seven deliveries halted their momentum. Hendricks combined forces with Aiden Markram, adding another crucial 54 runs for the second wicket. Despite losing three more wickets, South Africa successfully achieved the target in 13.5 overs.
Mukesh Kumar bagged two wickets for 34 runs in three overs, while Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav claimed one wicket each. Shamsi was awarded the Player of the Match for his economical four-over spell, taking the prized wicket of Suryakumar and conceding just 18 runs.
Match Details – South Africa vs India Live Score
The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
| Toss | South Africa, elected to field first |
| Series | India tour of South Africa |
| Season | 2023/24 |
| Player Of The Match | Suryakumar Yadav |
| Series result | 3-match series drawn 1-1 |
| Match number | T20I no. 2401 |
| Match days | 14 December 2023 – daynight (20-over match) |
| Umpires | Allahudien Paleker Bongani Jele |
| TV Umpire | Lubabalo Gcuma |
| Reserve Umpire | Stephen Harris |
| Match Referee |  Chris Broad |
SQUADS – South Africa vs India Live Score
| South Africa | India |
| Aiden Markram (c) Opening Batter | Suryakumar Yadav (c) Batter |
| Ottniel Baartman Bowler | Ravindra Jadeja Allrounder |
| Matthew Breetzke Batter | Arshdeep Singh Bowler |
| Nandre Burger Bowling Allrounder | Deepak Chahar Allrounder |
| Donovan Ferreira Allrounder | Yashasvi Jaiswal Opening Batter |
| Reeza Hendricks Opening Batter | Rinku Singh Middle order Batter |
| Heinrich Klaasen † Wicketkeeper Batter | Jitesh Sharma † Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Keshav Maharaj Bowler | Shubman Gill Opening Batter |
| David Miller Middle order Batter | Kuldeep Yadav Bowler |
| Andile Phehlukwayo Bowling Allrounder | Mohammed Siraj Bowler |
| Tabraiz Shamsi Bowler | Tilak Varma Batting Allrounder |
| Tristan Stubbs † Wicketkeeper Batter | Mukesh Kumar Bowler |
| Lizaad Williams Bowler | Ishan Kishan Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad Batter | |
| Shreyas Iyer Batter | |
| Washington Sundar Allrounder | |
| Ravi Bishnoi Bowler | |
Venue Details:
| Stadium: New Wanderers Stadium |
| City: Johannesburg |
| Capacity: 30000 |
Venue Weather:
| Weather: Sunny |
| Temperature: 25 °C |
| Rain Forecast: 1% |
| Humid: 50% |
| Wind: 6 km/h |
| Updated at: 01 Sep, 12:45 PM |