IND vs SA 5th T20I Match Preview: Pitch, Weather Report, Head to Head, Playing 11, Streaming Details. South Africa will face India for a 5th and final T20I in a five-match series at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Friday, December 19th, at 7:00 PM IST. India leads 2-1 in this series thus far. The hosts will aim to seal the series victory and continue the trend of winning at home. South Africa strives to level the series and finish their tour on a victorious note.
The first four T20Is have provided plenty of competitive cricket, with the momentum switching back and forth between the two countries. The 4th T20I in Lucknow was unfortunately lost to a thick fog, preventing South Africa from taking advantage of an opportunity to tie the series. Consequently, all eyes are now focused on Ahmedabad, where clear skies are forecasted to allow for full match play.
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Match Details
India vs South Africa, 5th T20I.
Date: December 19, 2025.
Time: 7:00 PM IST.
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Current Series Score: India leads 2-1.
Weather & Pitch Report
The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium is generally acknowledged to have true bounce and good pace. It provides good conditions for batting. If batters spend time at the crease, they can score runs freely. With dew expected to affect the second innings, it may be advisable to chase after the toss has taken place.
The weather is looking favourable, with clear skies and no chance of rain. The temperature is expected to be between 16° and 30° Celsius, which is perfect for playing conditions.
Head-to-Head Record
India and South Africa have had a competitive rivalry in T20 International Cricket. The Proteas have historically given India problems when it comes to playing T20, but considering India’s recent performances at home and their depth in the team, they should have a slight edge going into the third decider. In the head-to-head record between the two teams in T20 International Cricket, India has won 20 of the 33 matches, the Proteas have won 12, and 1 match was a no result.
Probable Playing XIs
India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana.
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (WK), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (C), Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman.
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Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network, while fans can stream the game live on JioHotstar in India.