India's 175/6 proved to be too many runs for The Proteas who were bundled out by India on just 74 runs courtesy of some brilliant bowling performances in Cuttack.
The right-arm speedster now has 101 wickets from 82 T20Is, at an impressive average of 18.11.
Cricket fans can watch the live streaming of the India vs South Africa 1st T20I match on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
After a disappointing 0-2 loss in the Tests, India bounced back strongly to claim the ODI series 2-1.
With high-pressure selection battles, World Cup auditions, and IPL opportunities on the line, the India-South Africa T20I series promises to be far more than just another bilateral contest.
Reports suggest that a red-soil surface is likely to be used for the IND vs SA 1st T20I, offering more support for fast bowlers.
Surya highlighted the importance of flexibility in the T20I lineup, explaining that players from positions three to seven must be adaptable.
Kohli admitted that the Ranchi hundred held deeper meaning, especially since he had not played competitive cricket since the Australia tour.
India vs South Africa 3rd ODI highlights: Kuldeep Yadav ended as the top wicket-taker in the series, while Virat Kohli was the top run scorer
Before Jaiswal, Suresh Raina, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, and Shubman Gill were the five Indian batters with centuries in all formats of international cricket
Rohit had also broken Shahid Afridi's record for the most sixes in ODI cricket, demonstrating that even after years at the international level, he remains a formidable force.
The live telecast for the 3rd ODI between India and South Africa will be available on Star Sports Network in India
Gill was earlier named in India's squad for the South Africa T20I series, but his inclusion remained subject to fitness clearance.
India earlier created an unprecedented record in international cricket by losing 20 consecutive tosses between 23 November and 3 December 2025
India vs South Africa 3rd ODI playing 11: India made one change to their playing 11, while South Africa will take the field with two changes
India leads South Africa 3-2 in their last five One-Day International meetings
India and South Africa have never played an ODI match against each other at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam
Ryan ten Doeschate pointed out that India's defeat in the recent two-Test series has injected a certain desperation among the squad to clinch the ODI series
The 27-year-old said the comfort that comes from having Marco Jansen and Corbin Bosch late in the batting order is invaluable for the Proteas
Ruturaj Gaikwad and Virat Kohli's century goes in vain as the series will now be decided in the third ODI at Visakhapatnam