India and South Africa will face each other in the 5th and final T20I of the India vs South Africa T20I Series 2025. The match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Friday, December 19, 2025, starting at 7:00 PM IST.
India already hold an unbeatable 2-1 lead after the fourth T20I was abandoned due to heavy fog. While South Africa cannot win the series now, they will aim to level the series 2-2 with a victory in this final match.
This match is also important as both teams are preparing for the T20 World Cup 2026, which will be played in India and Sri Lanka.
IND vs SA 5th T20I – Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | India vs South Africa T20I Series 2025 |
| Match | India vs South Africa, 5th T20I |
| Date | December 19, 2025 (Friday) |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Match Type | T20 International |
IND vs SA Match Preview
The fourth T20I was abandoned due to fog, which left India with a 2-1 series lead. India have looked more balanced in both batting and bowling throughout the series.
A key talking point ahead of this match is Shubman Gill’s return. He missed the fourth T20I due to fitness issues but is expected to play the final game. Ahmedabad is one of Gill’s favourite venues, where he has already scored centuries in Tests, IPL, and T20Is.
South Africa, on the other hand, will treat this match as a confidence booster before the T20 World Cup 2026. This will also be their last match in Indian conditions before the World Cup, making it extremely important for them.
IND vs SA Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| India | 20 |
| South Africa | 13 |
| No Result | 2 |
India clearly have the edge in head-to-head encounters.
IND vs SA Last 5 Matches Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| India | NR, W, L, W, A |
| South Africa | L, L, W, L, A |
India have been more consistent compared to South Africa in recent matches.
IND vs SA Pitch & Weather Report – Ahmedabad
Weather Update
- Temperature: 22–24°C
- Humidity: 40–50%
- Rain Chances: 0%
- Dew Expected: Yes (2nd Innings)
Pitch Report – Narendra Modi Stadium
- Pitch Type: Batting-friendly
- Best Suited For: Spinners in middle overs
- Pace Bowlers: Help with the new ball
- Dew Factor: Makes chasing slightly easier
Record of Chasing Teams
- Winning Percentage: 40%
Narendra Modi Stadium – T20I Stats
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Total T20Is | 10 |
| Bat First Wins | 6 |
| Bat Second Wins | 4 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 160 |
| Highest Score | 234/4 – IND vs NZ |
| Lowest Score | 66 – NZ vs IND |
IND vs SA Probable Playing XI
India Playing XI (Predicted)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Shubman Gill
- Tilak Varma
- Suryakumar Yadav (C)
- Jitesh Sharma (WK)
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Harshit Rana
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Arshdeep Singh
South Africa Playing XI (Predicted)
- Reeza Hendricks
- Quinton de Kock
- Aiden Markram (C)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Dewald Brevis
- Donovan Ferreira
- Marco Jansen
- Corbin Bosch
- Anrich Nortje
- Lungi Ngidi
- Ottneil Baartman
IND vs SA Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Best Picks – Small League
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Abhishek Sharma
- Aiden Markram
- Tilak Varma
Best Picks – Grand League (Differentials)
- Marco Jansen
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Quinton de Kock
- Hardik Pandya
IND vs SA Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Small League
- Aiden Markram
- Abhishek Sharma
- Tilak Varma
- Donovan Ferreira
Grand League
- Marco Jansen
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Quinton de Kock
- Hardik Pandya
IND vs SA Dream11 Match Winner Prediction
Both teams will go all out to win the final match. However, India look stronger on paper, especially with their spin attack and familiarity with Ahmedabad conditions.
The toss will be crucial due to dew in the second innings, but based on current form, India are favourites to win the 5th T20I.
Predicted Winner: India
Injury Updates – IND vs SA
| Team | Injury Status |
|---|---|
| India | No injury update |
| South Africa | No injury update |
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