India and South Africa will lock horns one final time on the tour, with the fifth T20I serving as the series decider. The concluding fixture is set to unfold at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday, December 19.
Following their ODI series win, India have carried that form into the T20Is and currently hold a 2–1 advantage. With momentum on their side, attention now turns to wrapping up the series. Another collective performance will be the goal on Friday.
South Africa enjoyed a standout moment in the second encounter, registering a 51-run win over India. They required a repeat in Dharamshala to keep their campaign alive, but India shut the door decisively. With the series beyond reach, the visitors will aim to restore balance at 2–2.
Pitch report
The wicket at Ahmedabad tends to play true, encouraging batters to play through the line with confidence. Early spells may see seamers in the game, but the surface often settles, allowing teams to either set or hunt down big totals in T20 cricket.
IND vs SA T20I head-to-head record
India and South Africa have faced off 34 times in T20 internationals, with the hosts enjoying a clear advantage, registering 20 victories to South Africa’s 13, alongside a solitary no result.
| Matches Played | South Africa won | India won | No Result |
| 34 | 13 | 20 | 1 |
IND vs SA Match Prediction
Scenario 1
India win the toss and opt to bat first
60-65: Powerplay
200-210: Final score
India win the match
Scenario 2
South Africa win the toss and opt to bat first
55-60: Powerplay
190-200:Final score
South Africa win the match
IND vs SA probable top performers
Key batter to watch out for: Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill walks back into a ground that has been kind to him in the past, armed with plenty of experience at the venue. The Ahmedabad stadium remains the only place where he has struck a T20I century, achieved against New Zealand. With favourable conditions on offer, Gill could be primed for another productive outing if India bat first.
Key Bowler to Watch Out For: Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah is set for a special appearance, with the fast bowler playing his maiden T20 international at his home ground. Known for his mastery at the death and ability to strike early, Bumrah combines pace, accuracy and variation to keep batters under constant pressure. The stage is set for him to make an impact as India look to wrap up the series.
IND vs SA probable XI
South Africa : Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Donovan
Ferreira, Aiden Markram (captain), Dewald Brevis, Lungi Ngidi, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Lutho Sipamla, Anrich Nortje
India : Abhishek Sharma,Shivam Dube, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Jitesh
Sharma (wicketkeeper), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh