South Africa Tour of India, 2025

IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction Playing XI: 5th T20I, South Africa Tour of India, 2025 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, and Pitch Repor

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:21:54 GMT

IND vs SA 5th T20I Match Preview:

India will lock horns with South Africa in the Final and decisive T20I match of the five-match T20I series at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India. The Men in Blue are currently leading the T20 series by 2-1. India will aim to sign off the home season on a winning note.

Meanwhile, South Africa faces a must-win scenario to level the series. Aiden Markram and Lungisani Ngidi consistently put on a good show. The 4th T20I was abandoned due to rain, and this match offered a chance to South Africa to draw the series and salvage pride from the tour.

Recent Performance:

IND	W	L	W	W	W
SA	L	W	L	L	L

IND vs SA 5th T20I Match Details:

Series/Tournament: South Africa Tour of India, 2025
Match: IND vs SA 5th T20I
Date: 19 Dec. 2025
Match Start Time: 07:30 PM IST
Stadium/Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India, Visakhapatnam, India
Live Score: cricketwinner.com
Live Streaming: Sony Sports TEN Network, Jio Hotstar & Fancode

Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

IND Won	7
SA Won	3
NR	0

Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather in Ahmedabad is expected to be cloudy with the possibility of rain disrupting the match. It is predicted that the temperature will reach approximately 30.0°C. The average score on this venue is 147-181.

Temp.	30.0C
Rain Possibility	50%
Avg Score	165
Best Suited For	Pacers (62%)

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India, Visakhapatnam, India Stats:

Narendra Modi Stadium pitch is a neutral surface that generally helps the batsmen. Winning the toss and opting to bat will be a wise decision on this surface.

Win Bat First	50%
Win Bowl First	50%

IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

India (IND) Probable 11:

1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Shubman Gill, 3. Tilak Varma, 4. Suryakumar Yadav(C), 5. Shivam Dube, 6. Hardik Pandya, 7. Jitesh Sharma(WK), 8. Harshit Rana, 9. Arshdeep Singh, 10. Kuldeep Yadav, 11. Varun Chakaravarthy.

South Africa (SA) Probable 11:

1. Quinton de Kock(WK), 2. Reeza Hendricks, 3. Aiden Markram(C), 4. Dewald Brevis, 5. Tristan Stubbs(WK), 6. Donovan Ferreira(WK), 7. Marco Jansen, 8. Corbin Bosch, 9. Anrich Nortje, 10. Lungi Ngidi, 11. Ottneil Baartman

IND vs SA- Top Picks from IND

Players	Role	Recent Performance
N. Tilak Varma	BAT	114 Runs
Hardik Pandya	ALL	79 Runs, 2 Wickets
Abhishek Sharma	BAT	69 Runs
Varun Chakaravarthy	BOWL	6 Wickets

IND vs SA- Top Picks from SA

Players	Role	Recent Performance
Aiden Markram	BAT	104 Runs
Quinton De Kock	WK	91 Runs
Donovan Ferreira	BAT	55 Runs
Lungisani Ngidi	BOW	6 Wickets

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

N. Tilak Varma (IND) played a helpful knock in the last outing. He will be a must-own pick for this match.
Hardik Pandya (IND) was among the top performers for India. He will be a valuable pick for this match.
Aiden Markram (SA) could be a game-changer with his batting skills. He is the leading run scorer for SA in this series
Quinton De Kock (IND) is predicted to score a brilliant knock in the final game and will be confident to bat in his own style.

IND vs SA Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

Captain	Vice-captain
N. Tilak Varma	Aiden Markram
Hardik Pandya	Quinton De Kock

IND vs SA Fantasy Team Suggestion:

IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice

SL Captain Choice	Hardik Pandya
GL Captain Choice	Quinton De Kock
Punt Picks	N. Tilak Varma, Aiden Markram
Dream11 Combination	1-2-4-4

IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

India is expected to win this match. They have a strong batting lineup and consistent performers. Additionally, they have the advantage of playing in their own backyard.

IND vs SA 5th 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?

N. Tilak Varma, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Hardik Pandya, Quinton De Kock and Lungisani Ngidi

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface favours the pacers, and we can expect an average score range between 147 and 181 runs.

IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction Playing XI: 3rd T20I, South Africa Tour of India, 2025 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, and Pitch Report

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 16:21:16 GMT

IND vs SA 3rd T20I Match Preview:

India will take on South Africa in the 3rd match of the T20 series. South Africa made a strong comeback in Mohali, defeating India by 51 runs and levelling the series. In that match, the Proteas posted 213 runs on the board thanks to the brilliant innings of Quinton de Kock. In reply, Team India managed to reach 162 runs.

Tilak Varma and Jitesh Sharma fought hard, but their efforts were not enough. Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav's form is a major concern for Team India ahead of the Mega event. Team India was anticipating a big knock from them in this match.

IND vs SA Recent Performance:

IND	L	W	W	W	L
SA	W	L	L	L	W

IND vs SA 3rd T20I Match Details:

Series/Tournament: South Africa Tour of India, 2025
Match: IND vs SA 3rd T20I
Date: 14 Dec. 2025
Match Start Time: 07:00 PM IST
Stadium/Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
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 in Dharamsala shows partly cloudy, but the chances of rain are low. The temperature is expected to reach around 12.2°C. The average score on this venue is 140-160.

Temp.	12.2C
Rain Possibility	20%
Avg Score 1st Inn	150
Avg Score 2nd Inn	126
Best Suited For	Pacers (67%)

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium Stats:

The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium pitch is a neutral surface that generally helps the batsmen. This is a chase-friendly venue; winning the toss and opting to bat will be a wise decision on this surface.

Win Bat First	50%
Win Bowl First	25%

IND vs SA 3rd T20I Playing 11

India (IND) Probable 11:

1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Shubman Gill, 3. Axar Patel, 4. Suryakumar Yadav(C), 5. Tilak Varma, 6. Hardik Pandya, 7. Shivam Dube, 8. Jitesh Sharma(WK), 9. Varun Chakaravarthy, 10. Arshdeep Singh, 11. Jasprit Bumrah

South Africa (SA) Probable 11:

1. Quinton de Kock(WK), 2. Reeza Hendricks, 3. Aiden Markram (C), 4. Dewald Brevis, 5. Donovan Ferreira(WK), 6. David Miller, 7. Marco Jansen, 8. George Linde, 9. Lutho Sipamla, 10. Ottneil Baartman, 11. Lungi Ngidi

IND vs SA- Top Picks from IND

Players	Role	Runs	Wickets
Axar Patel	AR	44	3
Hardik Pandya	AR	79	1
Varun Chakaravarthy	BOWL	0	4
Tilak Varma	BAT	88	0

IND vs SA- Top Picks from SA

Players	Role	Runs	Wickets
Quinton de Kock	WK	90	0
Lungi Ngidi	BOWL	00	5
Ottneil Baartman	BOWL	00	4
Marco Jansen	AR	12	2

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

Quinton de Kock is an experienced batsman. He played a match-winning knock in Mohali, helping his team to post a good total on the board. He will be a must-own pick.
Lungi Ngidi is currently the leading wicket-taker in the series. So far, he has taken 5 wickets and is expected to take 1-2 wickets in this match.
Axar Patel has been a consistent performer for India in T20I and ODI. So far, he has scored 44 runs and taken 3 wickets.
Tilak Varma smashed a half-century in the last game, but his efforts went in vain. So far, he has scored 88 runs in 2 innings.

IND vs SA Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

Captain	Vice-captain
Abhishek Sharma	Axar Patel
Quinton de Kock	Tilak Varma

IND vs SA Fantasy Team Suggestion:

IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice

SL Captain Choice	Axar Patel, Tilak Varma
GL Captain Choice	Abhishek Sharma, Quinton de Kock
Punt Picks	Lungi Ngidi, Shubman Gill
Dream11 Combination	1-3-4-3

IND vs SA 3rd T20I Probable Winners:

India is expected to win this match. They have a strong batting lineup, and key all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel being in good form is a good sign for them. Additionally, they have the advantage of playing in their own backyard.

IND vs SA 3rd 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, Quinton de Kock, Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel

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.

IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction Playing XI: 2nd T20I, South Africa Tour of India, 2025 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, and Pitch Report

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:23:50 GMT

IND vs SA 2nd T20I Match Preview:

India will face South Africa in the second match of the T20 series. India defeated the visitors convincingly by 101 runs in the first T20I. Hardik Pandya was named Player of the Match for his all-round brilliance. India scored 175 runs. In response, the Proteas managed only 74 runs.

Dewald Brevis was their top scorer with 22 runs off 14 balls, while Lungi Ngidi took 3 wickets. South Africa aims to bounce back in this match. This series is very important for both teams ahead of the ICC T20I World Cup.

IND vs SA Recent Performance:

IND	W	W	W	L	W
SA	L	L	L	W	L

IND vs SA 2nd T20I Match Details:

Series/Tournament: South Africa Tour of India, 2025
Match: IND vs SA 2nd T20I
Date: 11 Dec. 2025
Match Start Time: 07:00 PM IST
Stadium/Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur, Mohali
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 Mohali indicates that it will be partly cloudy, but the chances of rain are slim. The temperature is expected to reach around 24.0°C. The average score on this venue is 170-180.

Temp.	24.2C
Rain Possibility	20%
Avg Score 1st Inn	170
Avg Score 2nd Inn	154
Best Suited For	Pacers (67%)

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium Stats:

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium pitch is a neutral surface that generally helps the batsmen. This is a chase-friendly venue; winning the toss and opting to bat will be a wise decision on this surface.

Win Bat First	67%
Win Bowl First	33%

IND vs SA 2nd T20I Playing 11

India (IND) Probable 11:

1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Shubman Gill, 3. Suryakumar Yadav(C), 4. Tilak Varma, 5. Axar Patel, 6. Hardik Pandya, 7. Shivam Dube, 8. Jitesh Sharma(WK), 9. Varun Chakravarthy, 10. Arshdeep Singh, 11. Jasprit Bumrah

South Africa (SA) Probable 11:

1. Quinton de Kock(WK), 2. Aiden Markram (C), 3. Tristan Stubbs(WK), 4. Dewald Brevis, 5. David Miller, 6. Donavon Ferreira, 7. Marco Jansen, 8. Keshav Maharaj, 9. Lutho Sipamla, 10. Anrich Nortje, 11. Lungi Ngidi

IND vs SA- Top Picks from IND

Players	Role	Runs	Wickets
Hardik Pandya	AR	59	1
Axar Patel	AR	23	2
Tilak Verma	BAT	26	0
Jasprit Bumrah	BOWL	0	2

IND vs SA- Top Picks from SA

Players	Role	Runs	Wickets
Lungi Ngidi	BOWL	0	3
Dewald Brevis	BAT	22	0
Lutho Sipamla	BOWL	0	2
Donavon Ferreira	AR	5	1

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

Axar Patel (IND) took 2 wickets and scored 23 runs in the last game. He will be a profitable pick for this match as well.
Hardik Pandya (IND) was named Player of the match for his 59-run inning and also took 1 wicket. He will be the favourite for c/vc in the fantasy team.
Abhishek Sharma (IND) is the leading run scorer in the T20 format for India. He will be a must-own 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
Hardik Pandya	Abhishek Sharma
Axar Patel	Donavon Ferreira

IND vs SA Fantasy Team Suggestion:

IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice

SL Captain Choice	Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel
GL Captain Choice	Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram
Punt Picks	Donavon Ferreira
Dream11 Combination	1-3-4-3

IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

IND vs SA 2nd 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, Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is batting-friendly, and we can expect an average score range between 180 and 200 runs.

IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction Playing XI: 1st T20I, South Africa Tour of India, 2025 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, and Pitch Report

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:52:03 GMT

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.

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:

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.