India vs South Africa 3rd T20: Team India’s Practice Session Today in Dharamshala

December 13, 2025

Dharanshala: The third T20 international match between India and South Africa will be played in Dharamshala on Sunday. Before this, the Indian team will practice today. According to the schedule released by the BCCI, Team India will practice in the nets from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.

South Africa’s practice canceled, only press conference

The South African team’s net session was scheduled from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, but according to sources, the team will not practice and will only participate in the press conference.

The weather changes before the Dharamshala match

The weather in Dharamshala changed a day before the match. The sky is cloudy since morning, due to which the cold is expected to increase at night. There is no chance of rain in Dharamshala, but light snowfall is likely in the Dhauladhar range visible in front.

Snowfall expected in high-altitude areas of Himachal

According to the Meteorological Department, light snowfall is expected in high altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. This may bring cool breezes to the field, which may prove beneficial for the bowlers. The day temperature in Dharamshala is expected to be between 15 and 17 degrees Celsius, and the night temperature is expected to be between 6 and 8 degrees Celsius.

Spectators advised to bring warm clothes

The match in Dharamshala will start at 7 pm and will continue till 11 pm. Given the cold, the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) has advised spectators to bring warm clothes.

A crucial match for the series lead

The five-match T20 series is currently tied 1-1. India lost the previous match in Chandigarh by 51 runs. Therefore, this third match in Dharamshala is crucial for both the teams to gain a lead in the series.

Both teams reach Dharamshala by chartered plane

The Indian and South African teams reached Gaggal airport from Chandigarh by chartered plane on Friday. Now both the teams are fully prepared for Sunday’s match.