IND vs SA: Most runs, most wickets after 3rd T20I, Dharamsala

By Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek has a Master's in Journalism and has written more than 50,000 articles. He currently works as a cricket content writer at Khel Now.

Published at :December 14, 2025 at 10:40 PM

Modified at :December 14, 2025 at 10:40 PM

IND vs SA, India vs South Africa, Suryakumar Yadav, Aiden Markram

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India defeated South Africa in the third IND vs SA T20I in Dharamsala to gain 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

Indian Cricket Team and South Africa Cricket Team squared off in third T20I of the five-match series on Sunday, December 14 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. The Suryakumar Yadav & Co. outplayed South Africa by seven wickets to gain a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

After opting to bowl first in the encounter, Indian bowlers delivered a lethal bowling performance, bundling out the Proteas for just 117 runs in the first innings. Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana gave early blows to the visitors, dismissing Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, and Dewald Brewis cheaply in the powerplay overs.

Aiden Markram led the fightback with his half-century (61); however, other batters failed to support him, losing their wickets like a house of cards. Arshdeep, Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, and Kuldeep Yadav took two scalps each to showcase magnificent teamwork for India.

In the chase, Abhishek Sharma (35) and Shubman Gill (28) made a quickfire opening stand of 60 runs, helping the hosts to dominate from the start of the chase. The Proteas bowlers were helpless while defending a low total. In the end, India chased down the target with comfort within 16 overs by seven wickets.

IND vs SA 2025: Most runs

IND vs ENG: What are the changes India have made to their playing XI for the Vizag ODI? — Tilak Varma. (Image Source: BCCI)

Tilak Varma is the leading run-scorer of the series after three matches, followed by Aiden Markram in the second spot. Quinton de Kock, Hardik Pandya, and Abhishek Sharma occupy next spots in the list of top five highest run-scorers.

Top 5 leading run-scorers of the IND vs SA five-match T20I series 2025:

Tilak Varma (India) – 114 runs
Aiden Markram (South Africa) – 104 runs
Quinton de Kock (South Africa) – 91 runs
Hardik Pandya (India) – 79 runs
Abhishek Sharma (India) – 69 runs

IND vs SA 2025: Most wickets

Varun Chakravarthy India T20I 2025 — Varun Chakravarthy. (Image Source: BCCI)

Varun Chakravarthy and Lungi Ngidi are the leading wicket-takers of the series with six scalps each. Ottneil Baartman, Arshdeep Singh, and Lutho Sipamla are next on the list with four scalps each.

Top 5 leading wicket-takers of the IND vs SA five-match T20I series 2025:

Varun Chakravarthy (India) – 6 wickets
Lungi Ngidi (South Africa) – 6 wickets
Ottneil Baartman (South Africa) – 4 wickets
Arshdeep Singh (India) – 4 wickets
Lutho Sipamla (South Africa) – 4 wickets

Who won the third IND vs SA T20I?

India defeated South Africa by seven wickets in the third IND vs SA T20I in Dharamsala.

Who is the highest run-getter of the IND vs SA T20I series?

Tilak Varma (114 runs) is the highest run-getter of the IND vs SA T20I series

Who is the highest wicket-taker of the IND vs SA T20I series?

Varun Chakravarthy and Lungi Ngidi (6 wickets) are the highest wicket-takers of the IND vs SA T20I series.

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Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek is a core cricket-lover since childhood and has always followed the sport both in his personal and professional life. He started his school life by watching cricket at home with family. Later, he played cricket on the field at local clubs during college. After his Master's in Journalism from Mumbai, he followed his passion by covering cricket news across various digital media. Since 2015, he has been an aspiring sports journalist and cricket content writer with over 50K+ articles.