IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction 1st T20I Match Preview: The first T20I between India and South Africa is scheduled to be played at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. Team India defeated South Africa in the 3rd ODI and by 7 wickets and cliched the ODI series. The man in blue will be eager to replicate their performance in this series as well.
SA WON TOSS AND OPT BOWL
Shubman Gill returned to the squad and is most likely to open the innings with Abhishek Sharma,while Hardik Pandya has also returned to replace Shivan Dube. Team India won their previous T20I series against Australia. South Africa, on the other hand, lost their previous T20I series against Pakistan by 2-1. However, they have selected a strong squad for this series, and we can expect a good contest in Cuttack. Build your IND vs SA Dream11 team wisely—pick form players and stay updated with our latest match insights.
IND vs SA 1st T20I Match Details:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | IND vs SA 1st T20I |
| Date | 9 DEC 2025 |
| Venue | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, India |
| Time | 07:00 PM (IST) |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar, DD Sports |
IND vs SA Recent Form:
| IND | W | W | L | W | W |
| SA | L | L | W | L | L |
IND vs SA Head-to-Head stats:
| India Won | 18 |
| South Africa Won | 12 |
| Tie | 1 |
| NR | 0 |
IND vs SA 1st T20I Pitch & Weather Report:
The weather report of the 1st T20I is ideal, as there is a 1% possibility of rain during the game. The temperature can go up to 18.2 C, with humidity around 55%.
Barabati Stadium, Cuttack will host this series opener. A total 4 T20I have been played at this venue. The average score in the first innings is 128, and the chasing team has won 75% of the matches.
| Win Bat First | 25% |
| Win Bowl First | 75% |
| Avg 1st Innings | 128 |
| Avg 2nd Innings | 107 |
| Best Suited for | Spinner (52%) |
IND vs SA Dream11 Top Picks
- Abhishek Sharma currently sits in first place in ICC T20 batter ranking. He was the highest run getter against Australia and is expected to play a big knock.
- Corbin Bosch has been in excellent form in white ball cricket. He was top wicket taker against Pakistan. He will be a good pick for this match.
- Kuldeep Yadav could be a game changer on Cuttack track. He took 9 wickets in the recently concluded ODI series against SA.
- Marco Jansen is among the top performers on this tour from Proteas. He demonstrated his capabilities in the test and ODI series. He will be a profitable pick for this match as well.
IND vs SA 1st T20I Probable Playing 11
| India | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | Aiden Markram |
| Shubman Gill (vc) | Quinton de Kock / Donovan Ferreira (WK) |
| Suryakumar Yadav (C) | Reeza Hendricks |
| Tilak Varma | Tristan Stubbs |
| Sanju Samson (WK) | David Miller |
| Hardik Pandya | Dewald Brevis |
| Harshit Rana / Axar Patel | Corbin Bosch |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Marco Jansen |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Anrich Nortje |
| Arshdeep Singh | Lungi Ngidi |
| Varun Chakravarthy | Keshav Maharaj |
IND vs SA Fantasy Team Suggestion 1:
IND vs SA Fantasy Team Suggestion 2:
IND vs SA Expert Advice:
| Captain & Vice-Captain Picks | Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya |
| Team Combination | 2-3-3-3 |
| Punt Picks | Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen |
Also see: ILT20 2025–26 Points Table
IND vs SA Expected Winner:
This match is expected to be a thrilling one as both teams are equally balanced. However, India has a slight edge based on head-to-head stats and current form. South Africa will aim to give their best in this series. This series is very crucial for both teams, as ICC T20 world is scheduled to be played in February month.
