The biggest sports news today, Saturday, December 6, 2025, is the crucial third and final One Day International (ODI) between India and South Africa, which is currently underway in Visakhapatnam. The series is finely poised at 1-1, making this match a winner-take-all decider.
Toss Victory Ends Long Drought
The match began with a significant moment for the Indian side: Stand-in captain KL Rahul won the toss and elected to bowl first. This toss win snaps an astonishing run of 20 consecutive tosses lost by Indian captains in ODI cricket, a streak that extended back to the 2023 World Cup semi-final.
Current Match Status (Live)
- Venue: ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.
- Toss: India won the toss and elected to bowl.
- India’s Start: India got the perfect start from pacer Arshdeep Singh, who dismissed South African opener Ryan Rickelton for a duck in the very first over, echoing Rickelton’s similar dismissal in the first ODI.
- South Africa’s Stand: Despite the early wicket, opener Quinton de Kock and captain Temba Bavuma have steadied the innings and are building a solid partnership, looking to capitalize on a pitch that is expected to be flat and conducive to high scores as the game progresses and dew sets in.
The Series So Far
The series has been defined by high-scoring thrillers and record-breaking performances:
- 1st ODI (Ranchi): India won by 17 runs, anchored by Virat Kohli’s record-breaking 52nd ODI century.
- 2nd ODI (Raipur): South Africa bounced back to win by four wickets, successfully chasing a massive target of 359 runs, led by Aiden Markram’s century.
Series Implications
For India, a series win would be a major boost after their recent Test series loss at home. Virat Kohli is also on the verge of making history yet again, as another century would make him only the second player ever to score three consecutive ODI centuries twice in his career.
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