The third match of the five-match T20 series is being played between India and South Africa. This match is being played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. Where India won the toss and decided to bowl. Star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been dropped from the playing eleven. The reason behind this has been given by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) itself.

BCCI official statement

BCCI issued a statement before the match saying that Jasprit Bumrah has returned home due to personal reasons. Therefore he will not be able to play in this match. The board said that information on his availability in the remaining matches will be given at the right time. This update came just before the toss, which surprised the fans.

Toss and team changes

Captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and chose to bowl first. He told that the wicket is good but there is a possibility of dew in the evening, hence bowling first will be beneficial.

Surya said, “The atmosphere here is great, the crowd is amazing. We want to show them a good game. Every match is important and we have to remain completely focused.” There have been two forced changes in the team. Harshit Rana and Kuldeep Yadav have been given a chance in place of Bumrah and Akshar Patel.

South African captain’s statement

South African captain Aiden Markram looked happy with batting first. He said that the cold here is different from Johannesburg but a good evening of cricket is expected. The team had made a brilliant comeback in the second match, now they want to repeat the same performance.

Three changes have been made in his team. This match is important for both the teams to take lead in the series. Bumrah’s absence will affect Indian bowling, but the young players are ready to take advantage of the opportunity.