‘Weather is cold, wind-dew could be game-changer’:Tilak Varma shares insight ahead of 3rd T20I in Dharamshala; says, ‘India is ready…’

The third T20 International match between India and South Africa will be played in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, December 14. The weather here is cold. In such conditions, both teams are focused on high altitude, ‘dew’ and wind. After weather changes in Dharamshala, strong winds could prove helpful for fast bowlers. However, Indian batsman Tilak Varma doesn’t consider the toss that important due to dew. He said they will play in Dharamshala with the same intent as they played the last 15-20 matches. Additionally, South African team coach Shukri Conrad says that their players have played on this ground before. According to him, fast bowling rather than batting will be the key factor in the match. Tilak Varma shares his insights ahead of 3rd T20I in Dharamshala African team’s coach says – ‘Fast bowling is a key factor’
On the other hand, South Africa’s coach Shukri Conrad maintained a balanced perspective regarding the conditions in Dharamshala. He said, “Many players of the team have played here (in Dharamshala) before and the high altitude challenge is not new.” Conrad identified fast bowling as a crucial factor in the cold climate of Dhauladhar. Conrad also indicated that his team is moving towards squad stability, keeping in mind the preparations for the T20I World Cup 2026. ‘Bumrah is a world-class bowler’ – Shukri Conrad
Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was declared a world-class performer by Conrad, but he also added that in any big match, the final decision comes down to match-day performance. According to him, what’s important is how quickly players can read the conditions on the day of performance. IND vs SA T20I series level 1-1 in Mullanpur
The 5-match series between India and South Africa is currently tied at 1-1. Two days ago in Chandigarh, India lost by 51 runs. As such, this third match in Dharamshala has become important for both teams in terms of gaining the lead in the series. 32 cameras installed for online coverage
32 cameras have been installed on the ground for online live coverage. Inside the stadium, security is the responsibility of bouncers and private security agencies. The police and Home Guard will handle security outside the ground.