South Africa come into the third game high on confidence having won the two opening encounters with India. The Proteas were clinical in both games with the bat and improved massively in the second T20I with the ball.

As for this India team devoid of their star players, the bowling has been the biggest concern. Despite a brilliant start given by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, India's display with the ball regressed as the game went on, much like the first match.