Team India arrives in Himachal Pradesh ahead of the 3rd T20I against South Africa

The Indian cricket team arrives in Himachal Pradesh’s Dharamsala ahead of the third T20I against South Africa as the five‑match T20I series continues across India (Source: Photo by PTI)

India won the first T20I of the series, giving them an early advantage in the five-match contest (Source: Photo by PTI)

In the second T20I at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, India struggled while chasing 214, finishing at 162 and losing by 51 runs (Source: Photo by PTI)

India’s batting line-up collapsed while chasing a stiff target of 214 (Source: Photo by PTI)

Indian bowling was under pressure throught the match as the bowlers concede 213 runs and were able to take only 4 wickets (Source: Photo by PTI)

Key Indian batters, including captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill, struggled for consistency in the series so far, a concern with the T20 World Cup approaching (Source: Photo by PTI)

India’s coaching staff is expected to address India’s batting lapses and bowling inconsistency after the 51-run defeat, as the team regroups in Himachal Pradesh ahead of Sunday’s third T20I (Source: Photo by PTI)

This series is crucial as India prepares for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which India co‑hosts with Sri Lanka and enters as defending champions (Source: Photo by PTI)

With India likely to retain a similar core group for the 2026 T20 World Cup, performances in this series are expected to play a key role in shaping final squad selections (Source: Photo by PTI)

The team’s focus now shifts to the third T20I in Dharamsala on Sunday at 7pm IST, with India aiming to respond strongly after the setback (Source: Photo by PTI)