India are being considered the favorites against South Africa by given the home advantage. Check out the all details like the H2H record, match prediction,top run scorers, wicket-takers for the 5th match of the five-match T20I series.
For a thrilling 5th T20 International match, India and South Africa are set to play at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on today, 19 December 2025, with the hosts India leading the 5-match series 2-1 and focusing to seal the series on home soil.
Due to heavy fog, the fourth T20I in Lucknow was abandoned, leaving both teams eager to complete the tour on a positive note. At Narendra Modi Stadium venue, Team India have enjoyed strong support and will be desiring to capitalize on familiar conditions and the backing of an intense home crowd.
For India, ahead of major upcoming events like the T20 World Cup, the series decider provides valuable preparation. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav will be hoping for big contributions from his batting order and from himself as well, whereas availability of the vice-captain of India Shubman Gill will be a question.
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On the other side, South Africa, meanwhile, arrive with plenty of questions to answer, specially around their batting starts and middle-order balance, as Proteas look to bounce back and finish the tour on a high.
India vs South Africa : In T20Is, Head – To – Head Record
India and South Africa have faced off 34 times in T20 internationals, and India have won 20 matches of those. South Africa have won 13 times, while one match ended in a no result.
India vs South Africa T20Is: Stats at a glance
Top run-scorers: With 545 runs from 27 India vs South Africa T20I matches, Southpaw David Miller tops the list. With 442 runs in 14 matches, Quinton de Kock comes second in the list. With 429 runs from 18 matches,former India captain Rohit Sharma is next, while among the current Indian players with 423 runs from 9 matches, Tilak Varma is on top.
Top wicket takers: With 22 wicket from 13 matches, left arm- seamer Arshdeep Singh is first while spinner Varun Chakaravarthy with 18 wickets in just seven matches is at the second spot.
Match Prediction of 5th T20I India vs South Africa
India are being considered the favourites given the home advantages in this match. According to Google, Indians a 68% chances of victory, and South Africa 32%.
