Updated On: 15 December, 2025 10:04 AM IST | Dharamsala | Agencies
A strong bowling effort helps India bundle out South Africa for just 117 before opener Abhishek Sharma’s 18-ball 35 guides hosts to a commanding 7-wicket win with 25 balls to spare; SKY & Co go 2-1 up in five-match T20I series

India pacer Arshdeep Singh (centre) celebrates after dismissing SA opener Reeza Hendricks (second from right) in Dharamsala on Sunday. Pics/BCCI
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India’s pacers produced a mesmerising spell of swing bowling as the hosts thrashed South Africa by seven wickets with 25 balls to spare in the third T20I to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series here on Sunday.
India chased the modest 118-run target in just 15.5 overs, thanks to a 60-run stand for the opening wicket between Shubman Gill (28 off 28 balls) and Abhishek Sharma (18 off 35 balls). Tilak Varma contributed 25 not out off 34 balls. Pacers Marco Jansen (1-24), Lungi Ngidi (1-23) and Corbin Bosch (1-18) claimed one wicket each for the visitors.