IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction Playing XI: 1st T20I, South Africa Tour of India, 2025 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, and Pitch Report
IND vs SA Dream11 Team Predictions for Today- Match Read South Africa Tour of India, 2025 Match 1st T20I H2H Records, Key Players, Pitch Report, and who will win today's match between IND vs SA.

IND vs SA 1st T20I Match Preview:
India will lock horns with South Africa in the first match of the 5-match T20I series. India defeated South Africa in the 3rd ODI and clinched the trophy. They will aim to replicate their performance. India defeated Australia in their last series, which boosted their confidence.
On the other hand, the Proteas have not had a good time in this format, as they lost their last series against Pakistan by 2-1. They will be looking to bounce back before the ICC T20 World Cup.
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Recent Performance:
| IND | W | W | L | W | W |
| SA | L | L | W | L | L |
IND vs SA 1st T20I Match Details:
- Series/Tournament: South Africa Tour of India, 2025
- Match: IND vs SA T20I
- Date: 9 Dec. 2025
- Match Start Time: 07:00 PM IST
- Stadium/Venue: Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, India
- Live Score: cricketwinner.com
- Live Streaming: Sony Sports TEN Network, Jio Hotstar & Fancode
Head-to-Head Stats:
(Last 10 Matches)
| IND Won | 6 |
| SA Won | 4 |
| NR | 0 |
Pitch & Weather Report:
The weather forecast for Cuttack indicates partly cloudy conditions, with low chances of rain. The temperature is expected to reach around 24.0°C. The average score on this venue is 140-160.
| Temp. | 24.2C |
| Rain Possibility | 20% |
| Avg Score | 151 |
| Best Suited For | Pacers (52%) |
Barabati Stadium, Cuttack Stats:
The Barabati Stadium pitch is a neutral surface that generally helps the batsmen. This is a chase-friendly venue; winning the toss and opting to bowl will be a wise decision on this surface.
| Win Bat First | 25% |
| Win Bowl First | 75% |
IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction Playing 11
India (IND) Probable 11:
1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Shubman Gill, 3. Suryakumar Yadav(C), 4. Tilak Varma, 5. Sanju Samson(WK), 6. Shivam Dube, 7. Hardik Pandya, 8. Axar Patel, 9. Harshit Rana, 10. Kuldeep Yadav, 11. Jasprit Bumrah
South Africa (SA) Probable 11:
1. Quinton de Kock(WK), 2. Reeza Hendricks, 3. Aiden Markram (C), 4. Tristan Stubbs(WK), 5. Dewald Brevis, 6. David Miller, 7. Marco Jansen, 8. Corbin Bosch, 9. Keshav Maharaj, 10. Ottneil Baartman, 11. Anrich Nortje
IND vs SA- Top Picks from IND
| Players | Role | Recent Performance |
| Abhishek Sharma | BAT | 62(34), 34(9), 50(19) |
| Kuldeep Yadav | BOWL | 2-45, 4-30, 1-31 |
| Tilak Varma | BAT | 11(23), 29(61), 39(58) |
| Hardik Pandya | AR | 10(6), 77(42)*, 2(3) |
IND vs SA- Top Picks from SA
| Players | Role | Recent Performance |
| Corbin Bosch | AR | 2-24, 1-17, 4-14 |
| Marco Jansen | AR | 0-39, 2-63, 2-76 |
| Quinton de Kock | WK | 106(89), 8(11), 0(2) |
| Reeza Hendricks | BAT | 58(40), 68(45)*, 23(19) |
Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:
- Abhishek Sharma (IND) is the leading run scorer in the T20 format for India. He will be a must-own pick for this match.
- Kuldeep Yadav (IND) is the leading wicket-taker in the recently concluded ODI series. He will be a good differential pick.
- Corbin Bosch (SA) has been in excellent form with both bat and ball on this tour. He will be a good captaincy pick for this match.
- Marco Jansen (SA) is another solid pick from the Proteas side. He has been in good form on this tour.
IND vs SA Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:
| Captain | Vice-captain |
| Abhishek Sharma | Corbin Bosch |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Marco Jansen |
IND vs SA Fantasy Team Suggestion:
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IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice
| SL Captain Choice | Abhishek Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav |
| GL Captain Choice | Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen |
| Punt Picks | Shubman Gill |
| Dream11 Combination | 1-3-4-3 |
IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:
India is expected to win this match. They have a strong batting lineup, and with star batsman Abhishek Sharma and key spinner Kuldeep Yadav in good form, it's a good sign for them. Additionally, they have the advantage of playing in their own backyard.
IND vs SA T20I, 2025 FAQ
Who is likely to win the IND vs SA match today?
India (IND) is expected to win this match.
Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?
India.
Who are the top fantasy picks for the IND vs SA Dream11 team?
Abhishek Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Marco Jansen and Corbin Bosch
What is the pitch report for this match?
The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 140 and 160 runs.
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