India vs South Africa 5th T20 - Head-to-Head, Playing XI, Players List, Match Prediction & Pitch Report

The IDFC FIRST BANK T20i series between India and South Africa has now reached its decisive stage. The fifth and last T20 match of this series will be played on Friday, 19th of December, 2025. This match between the two teams will be held in Ahmedabad - Narendra Modi International Cricket Stadium. Both teams have put up tough fights in previous matches of the series, and hence this match is considered very important not only for the series but also for the confidence of the players.

The Indian team will look to take advantage of home conditions, while the South African team will look to finish the tour with a strong performance. The match will begin at 19:00 PM (7:00) IST, with the toss taking place 30 minutes before that.

India emerged victorious in the opening match of the series, while South Africa won the second. The Men in Blue then fought back with a victory in the third T20I, and the fourth was abandoned due to smog. The fifth and final match of the series will now be played in the massive city of Ahmedabad.

India are leading the series by a margin of 2-1 and will be eyeing a win in this match to clinch the series, while South Africa will be eyeing to equalise the series.

IND vs SA, 5th T20I Match Pitch Report and Venue Details

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is generally considered to be a batsman-friendly pitch. While the ground is large, the surface remains flat and the outfield is quite fast, making run-scoring easier. The new ball may offer some assistance to the fast bowlers, but as the match progresses, batsmen find it easier to play shots.

In T20 matches played on this ground, the average first innings score has been around 160, while the second innings average has been 137. The team batting first has a slight advantage here, although teams chasing have also won. Along with high scores, low scores have also been defended here, making this pitch considered balanced.

IND vs SA, 5th T20I Weather Report

The weather in Ahmedabad is expected to be rough both day and night on Friday, December 19th. The sky is expected to be cloudy during the match, with a strong chance of rain. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 31 degrees Celsius, while the humidity level is expected to be around 57 percent. Light to moderate winds are expected, with speeds of up to 6.8 kilometers per hour.

Live Streaming Information

Cricket enthusiasts in India can catch the live streaming of the match through the JioHotstar website and app. You can watch the match at no cost on the JioHotstar application. The match will be aired live on television via the Star Sports 1 SD+HD and Star Sports 1 Hindi SD+HD channels of the Star Sports network.

Probable playing 11 for both teams

India's playing 11: Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Washington Sundar, Tilak Varma, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh & Harshit Rana.

South Africa's playing 11: Dewald Brewis, David Miller, Triston Stubbs, Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Aiden Markram (captain), Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, and Lungi Ngidi.

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