When is IND vs SA 5th T20I 2025 Match? What is The H2H Record? Who Are The Key Players? Read India vs South Africa Match Preview

With the fourth match of the ongoing five-T20I series between India and South Africa getting abandoned due to fog, both teams have a chance to end the tourney on a high note. The Men in Blue eye a 3-1 win, while the Proteas hope to make a comeback and level the series at 2-2. The IND vs SA 5th T20I 2025 will be played at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which often produces high-scoring encounters. IND vs SA 4th T20I 2025 at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow Gets Called-Off Due to Heavy Fog; Poor Weather Abandons Play Despite Long Wait

Despite a 2-1 lead, India have few issues in XI to address, such as Shubman Gill and  Jasprit Bumrah's availability, with both players struggling with niggles. India's batting, too, has been quite underperforming, heavily reliant on Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya. The bowling, too, has been quite up and down, with Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakaravarthy leading the way forward with six and four wickets, respectively.

South Africa, on the other hand, will feel confident with players like David Miller and George Linde slated to be in the XI again, adding depth to the lineup. Aiden Markam's return to form is good news for South Africa, with Lungi Ngidi, Marco Jansen, and Anrich Nortje.

When is IND vs SA 5th T20I 2025 Match?

The India National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team 5th T20I 2025 is set to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, on December 19. The IND vs SA 5th T20I 2025 will start at 7:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).

What is The IND vs SA H2H Record in T20I Cricket?

The India National Cricket Team and the South Africa National Cricket Team have faced each other in 34 T20 Internationals (T20Is). In terms of head-to-head record, South Africa have ended on the winning side 13 times, compared to India's 19, while two ended in a no-result, including IND vs SA 4th T20i 2025. Hardik Pandya Spotted Wearing Mask At Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow Due to High AQI As Fog Delays IND vs SA 4th T20I 2025 (See Pic).

Who Are the IND vs SA 5th T20I 2025 Match Key Players?

IND vs SA 5th T20I 2025 Likely Playing XI

India Likely XI vs SA: Shubman Gill/Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Jasprit Bumrah/Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh.

South Africa Likely XI vs IND:  Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman

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