India bounced back strongly in the third T20I against South Africa in Dharamsala, winning by seven wickets to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to field first. From the outset, South Africa's batters struggled to settle at the crease as the Men in Blue bowlers struck at regular intervals. The visitors were restricted to 117 all out in 20 overs, with Aiden Markram top-scoring with 61 off 46 balls while the rest of the lineup fell cheaply.
India's bowling effort was well-rounded, with Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, and Kuldeep Yadav picking up two wickets each to dismantle the South African batting order.
In reply, India chased down the modest target comfortably, reaching 120/3 in just 15.5 overs. Abhishek Sharma led the charge with a brisk 35 off 18 balls, ensuring there was no pressure during the chase. With the required run rate under control throughout, the Proteas bowlers had little opportunity to make inroads, as India sealed a convincing victory on home soil.
