New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- India produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat South Africa by seven wickets in the third T20I at the HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala, moving ahead 2-1 in the five-match series. After being put under pressure in the previous game, the hosts responded with discipline and clarity, dominating both innings of the game.

Winning the toss, India opted to bowl first, a decision that helped their seamers exploit the conditions to dismantle South Africa's batting lineup.

South Africa never recovered from a shaky start. India's new-ball pair of Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana found movement through the air and off the surface, exposing technical frailties in the visiting top order. Wickets fell regularly, preventing Sou...