India and South Africa are set to clash in the 5th and final T20I match on December 19, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST. India currently leads the series 2-1 and will be aiming to seal the series win, marking their 14th consecutive T20I series triumph. South Africa, on the other hand, will be looking to level the series. The previous match in Lucknow was abandoned due to heavy fog.
Predicted Playing XIs
Here’s a look at the probable playing XIs for both teams:
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India:
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson (likely replacing Shubman Gill, who is potentially out due to a foot injury)
- Tilak Varma
- Suryakumar Yadav (c)
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Harshit Rana
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Arshdeep Singh (potentially in place of Jasprit Bumrah, whose availability is uncertain)
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South Africa:
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Aiden Markram (c)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Dewald Brevis
- Donovan Ferreira
- George Linde
- David Miller
- Marco Jansen
- Lungi Ngidi
- Ottneil Baartman
- Keshav Maharaj
Live Streaming Details
The 5th T20I between India and South Africa will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India. The channels include Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 Hindi, Star Sports 2 Tamil, Star Sports 2 Telugu, and Star Sports 2 Kannada. Live streaming will also be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
Key Players to Watch
- India: Suryakumar Yadav's form is crucial for India, especially with his leadership role. Abhishek Sharma's attacking approach at the top of the order can provide early momentum. Kuldeep Yadav and Hardik Pandya will also be key.
- South Africa: Quinton de Kock's explosive batting at the top, Aiden Markram's leadership, and Marco Jansen's all-round abilities will be vital for South Africa.
The weather forecast for Ahmedabad predicts a cold evening with temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius and no chance of rain. Humidity levels are expected to be around 51%.
