The India Vs South Africa T20I series reaches its decisive stage as South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl first against India in the 5th and final T20I at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Friday.
With India leading the series 2-1, this match holds major importance for both sides, especially after the 4th T20I in Lucknow was abandoned due to poor weather conditions.
India Vs South Africa Toss Update: Markram Chooses to Bowl
South African captain Aiden Markram called correctly at the toss and elected to field first against Suryakumar Yadav’s India.
The decision comes with expectations of a good batting surface in Ahmedabad, where both teams could be eyeing a high-scoring contest to close out the series.
India Vs South Africa 5th T20I: Shubman Gill Misses Out
One of the key talking points ahead of the match is that Shubman Gill misses out for India in the final T20I.
Despite India’s strong results under Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership, questions still remain around player performances and team combinations, especially with an eye on the upcoming T20 World Cup in February.
The Indian skipper himself has faced scrutiny, as his form has been below the high standards he has previously set, even though results have largely gone India’s way.
India Vs South Africa Series Context: Momentum and Concerns
India have enjoyed success in the series so far, but clarity around their preferred combinations remains uncertain.
For South Africa, the series has seen good performances in patches, but consistency has been missing. Their best showing came in the second T20I, where Quinton de Kock smashed a 46-ball 90, highlighting the depth and firepower in their batting lineup. Their bowlers backed it up later in that match with disciplined efforts.
India Vs South Africa 5th T20I: Pitch Could Favour Big Scores
With Ahmedabad expected to offer a good batting pitch once again, both teams may look to post or chase big totals.
South Africa will be eager to replicate their strongest moments from earlier in the series, while India aim to seal the series convincingly at home.
India Vs South Africa Live Streaming Details
IND vs SA 5th T20I livestreaming options are available for fans looking to follow the action live as the series reaches its conclusion.
India Vs South Africa Playing XIs
South Africa Playing XI
Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman
India Playing XI
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh
| Friday, 19 December 2025, India Vs South Africa 5th T20I Match, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
India – 231/5 (20 Overs) V/s South Africa – 201/8 (20 Overs) |