The third and final ODI between India and South Africa is being played at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2025. The match start time is 1:30 PM IST.
India Banking on Virat Kohliโs Vizag Record
India enter the decider with the weight of history on their shoulders. The Men in Blue have not lost both a Test and ODI series at home in nearly four decades, making this clash a matter of pride as much as performance.
Virat Kohli, who has already scored two centuries in this series, boasts a stellar record at Vizag with innings of 118, 117, 99, and an unbeaten 157. Alongside Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal have provided solid starts, while Ruturaj Gaikwad impressed at No.4 in the previous game.
However, Indiaโs bowling remains a concern, particularly with Prasidh Krishna struggling for control and no backup pacer available in the squad. An unchanged XI is likely to take the field.
South Africa Eyeing Historic Double
For South Africa, this match presents a golden opportunity to script history. A series win would mark a rare double, with victories in both the Test and ODI series on Indian soil โ a feat last achieved nearly forty years ago.
Injuries to Tony de Zorzi and Nandre Burger have forced changes, but Ottneil Baartman is expected to return, while Rubin Hermann may be drafted in to maintain balance.
Led by captain Temba Bavuma, with Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram anchoring the batting, the Proteas have shown resilience under pressure. Their ability to chase down daunting totals has already rattled India, and they will look to exploit the dew factor once again.
India vs South Africa 3rd ODI tv channels and live streaming details
Watch the match live on television on Star Sports and JioHotstar in India. The match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar website and app.
#TeamIndia started strong in Ranchi, but Raipur saw South Africa's comeback! ๐
With the series locked at 1-1, Vizag awaits a thrilling decider! ๐ฅ#INDvSA 3rd ODI ๐ SAT, 6th DEC, 12:30 PM! pic.twitter.com/tEEdEsIRve
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 6, 2025
Visakhapatnam Pitch Report
The track is known for producing high-scoring matches. The surface is generally flat and batting-friendly, allowing stroke-makers to dominate once they settle in.
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Vizag set for the ODI series finale! ๐#TeamIndia | #INDvSA | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/YMOWvySp2n
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 6, 2025
Spinners may find some assistance as the game progresses, but the biggest factor is expected to be dew in the evening, which makes gripping the ball difficult for bowlers and heavily favors the team batting second.
The weather in Visakhapatnam is predicted to be clear and dry, with no chance of rain.
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