India vs South Africa 3rd T20I: Dharamshala weather forecast, HPCA Stadium pitch conditions today’s match
Hardik Pandya’s late surge in the opening match helped India post a respectable total, but their batting weakness became apparent in the second T20I, where they collapsed while chasing 214. South Africa, meanwhile, looks balanced and strong in all departments towards the decision-maker.
IND and SA 3rd T20I Pitch Report of Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
The field at HPCA Stadium is generally considered stable but is greatly affected by conditions. At the beginning of the match, pacers tend to take advantage of the grass, cold weather and thin mountain air, and these create a swinging and seaming movement, especially under the lights. As a result, batsmen need to guide the new ball carefully as hitting aggressive shots during the powerplay can be risky.
The surface often evens out as shots progress, providing a more consistent bounce and rewarding well-timed hits. Once adjusted, hitters find it easier to score, and timing and shot execution noticeably improve.
IND – SA Himachal Pradesh Dharamshala Weather Today
The weather in Dharamshala is expected to remain cool and cloudy, and the temperatures are expected to be lower than the recent days. Cloudy conditions can help fast bowlers by increasing swing and seam early in the match. No rain is currently forecast and the game is unlikely to face any weather-related disruptions.
India Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Sanju Samson, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana
South Africa Squad: Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Lutho Sipamla, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Tony de Zorzi, Kwena Maphaka, Anrich Nortje, Tristan Stubbs
