IND vs SA Pitch & Weather Report: Will Batsmen Shine or Bowlers Dominate at Dharamshala?

The stage is set for the third T20 International between India and South Africa at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on 14th December. With the five-match series currently tied 1-1, fans can expect another thrilling contest. Here’s a look at the pitch conditions and weather forecast for this high-voltage encounter.

Dharamshala Pitch Report
The Dharamshala pitch offers good bounce and generally favors both fast bowlers and stroke-playing batsmen. While batsmen can play aggressively, the early overs will see pacers posing serious challenges. Spinners may not get much assistance initially, but they can play a key role in the middle overs.

Teams winning the toss usually prefer to bowl first due to the pitch behavior. Historically, out of 11 T20 matches played here, teams batting first have won 4 matches, while teams chasing have won 6. The average first-innings score at this venue stands at 137 runs.

Weather Forecast
According to AccuWeather, Dharamshala will experience cold conditions on Sunday, with a maximum temperature of 14°C and a minimum of 9°C. Thankfully for cricket fans, rain is unlikely, ensuring a full match.

Probable Playing XIs

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

South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Lutho Sipamla, Enrich Norkia, Lungi Ngidi, George Linde, Kwena Mafaka, Reja Hendricks, Corbin Bosch, Ottniel Bartman.

With both teams in form and the Dharamshala pitch offering a fair contest, spectators can expect a match filled with excitement, big hits, and crucial bowling spells.