For hosts, Harry Tector starred with the bat as he smashed 64 runs off 33 balls while for visitors Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Hardik Pandya, and Avesh Khan scalped one wicket apiece.
India are eyeing their first T20I series win against Proteas on home soil while for the visitors it will be important to keep intact their great record against India in their backyard.
India have scored 169/6 in 20 overs with Dinesh Karthik playing a blistering knock of 55 off 27 balls. South Africa need to chase 170-run target to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in T20I series.
Despite a defeat in the last T20I, Temba Bavuma's side will take chances and will try to once again get back in winning form. While India will look forward to continuing their winning run against Proteas to level the series.
In his IPL career so far, the batter has represented now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant, Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad.