India (IND) and South Africa (SA) face off one final time as the fifth T20I marks the concluding match of the all-format tour. The decisive showdown will be played at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday, December 19.
Read The Betting Professionals’ expert analysis for the 5th T20I of South Africa tour of India 2025 between India vs South Africa, including top cricket betting sites and predictions.
India vs South Africa (IND vs SA) Match Details, 5th T20I - South Africa tour of India 2025
Series | South Africa tour of India 2025 |
Series Match No | 5th T20I |
Format | T20I |
Match Date | 19th December 2025 |
Match Time | `07:00 PM IST |
Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
India vs South Africa (IND vs SA) Match Preview, 5th T20I - South Africa tour of India 2025
India (IND) Preview
This match presents India with a valuable opportunity to fine-tune their World Cup preparations and experiment with combinations at a venue set to host the global event. Playing at Ahmedabad will be an added boost as they look to build familiarity with conditions.
Abhishek Sharma has been outstanding for India this year, with Tilak Varma providing strong support in the batting lineup. On the bowling front, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, and Jasprit Bumrah have led the attack with consistent and impactful performances.
India Predicted XI
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh
South Africa (SA) Preview
South Africa head into the final T20I with a chance to level the series and return home with a Test series triumph and a drawn T20I contest, a solid outcome with the T20 World Cup approaching. However, defeat would leave them facing back-to-back losses in the white-ball formats, casting a shadow over the tour.
Dewald Brevis has been their standout batter in the series, while the return to form of Quinton de Kock, alongside valuable contributions from Donovan Ferreira, will be a major positive. With the ball, Corbin Bosch has led the attack consistently throughout the year, and the impressive displays of Ottneil Baartman and Marco Jansen in the previous match add further confidence.
South Africa Predicted XI
Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Aiden Markram (captain), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Lutho Sipamla, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje
India vs South Africa (IND vs SA) Head to Head in T20Is
India and South Africa have faced each other 34 times in T20Is so far, with India holding the edge after winning 20 matches compared to South Africa’s 13 victories, while one game ended with no result or a tie.
India vs South Africa (IND vs SA) Pitch Report, 5th T20I - South Africa tour of India 2025
Situated on the banks of the Sabarmati River in Motera, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is known for its massive crowds and batter-friendly conditions, particularly in T20 cricket. However, the surface tends to slow down as the game progresses, making run chases challenging. With an average first-innings score of 183 and a strong trend of teams batting first winning after posting above-par totals, captains are likely to opt to bat first at the toss, even with dew coming into play later in the evening.
India vs South Africa (IND vs SA) Betting Odds for 5th T20I
For the fifth T20I of South Africa’s 2025 tour of India, 1xBet have installed India as firm favourites with odds of 1.41, while South Africa head into the contest as underdogs, priced at 2.99.
India vs South Africa Win Probability
For the fifth T20I, Google’s prediction model strongly favours India with a 69% chance of victory, while South Africa are given a 31% probability of pulling off a win.
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