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India will face South Africa in the 1st T20 International (T20I) of their five-match series of South Africa Tour of India 2025 on 9th December 2025 at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. This series is crucial as both teams prepare for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India will aim to start the series with a win, while South Africa will look to make a strong comeback.
Here’s a complete guide of IND vs SA 1st T20I: match timing, TV broadcast, live streaming, and probable playing 11
Match Details: IND vs SA, 1st T20I
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Series | South Africa Tour of India 2025 |
| Match | India vs South Africa, 1st T20I |
| Date | 9th December 2025 (Tuesday) |
| Venue | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, India |
| Match Start Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Toss Timing | 6:30 PM IST |
IND vs SA TV Broadcast
- Channel: Star Sports Network
- Coverage: Live telecast of the first T20I between India and South Africa
Also Read: India’s Strongest Playing 11 for T20Is vs South Africa 2025 (AI Analysis)
IND vs SA Live Streaming
- Platform: JioHotstar app
- How to Watch: Download the JioHotstar app on mobile or access it via desktop. Log in with your Jio account to stream the match live for free.
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Probable Playing 11
India (IND) Playing 11:
1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Shubman Gill, 3. Suryakumar Yadav (C), 4. Tilak Varma, 5. Axar Patel, 6. Hardik Pandya, 7. Jitesh Sharma (WK), 8. Harshit Rana, 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Jasprit Bumrah, 11. Varun Chakaravarthy
South Africa (SA) Playing 11:
1. Reeza Hendricks, 2. Quinton de Kock (WK), 3. Aiden Markram (C), 4. Dewald Brevis, 5. Tristan Stubbs, 6. Donovan Ferreira, 7. George Linde, 8. Corbin Bosch, 9. Marco Jansen, 10. Keshav Maharaj, 11. Lungi Ngidi
How to Watch IND vs SA T20I for Free
Fans can watch IND vs SA 1st T20I live for free on the JioHotstar app:
- Download the JioHotstar app on your mobile device or access it on your desktop.
- Log in using your Jio account credentials.
- Navigate to the live cricket section and select India vs South Africa 1st T20I.
- Enjoy the match live without any subscription.
This first T20I promises high-octane action as both teams look to assert dominance early in the series. Don’t miss the chance to witness top-level cricket live from Cuttack!
Also Read: IND vs SA 1st T20I, Pitch Report, Head to Head, Playing 11, AI Prediction
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