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Cricket fans are set for another exciting contest as India and South Africa face each other in a five-match T20 International series. After winning the ODI series 2–1, Team India is now fully prepared for their final T20I assignment of the year 2025. The series will begin on December 9.
When Will the IND vs SA T20I Series Start?
The five-match T20I series will kick off on December 9, 2025, at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. The remaining matches will be played across New Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Lucknow, and Ahmedabad.
IND vs SA T20I 2025: Complete Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 9 December 2025 | Cuttack |
| 2nd T20I | 11 December 2025 | New Chandigarh |
| 3rd T20I | 14 December 2025 | Dharamsala |
| 4th T20I | 17 December 2025 | Lucknow |
| 5th T20I | 19 December 2025 | Ahmedabad |
India will aim to continue their good form after the ODI series win, while South Africa will try to protect their unique record—they have never lost a T20I series in India.
IND vs SA T20I Head-to-Head
In T20 Internationals, India holds a strong advantage over South Africa.
- Total Matches: 31
- India Won: 18
- South Africa Won: 12
- No Result: 1
Despite India’s dominance in individual matches, South Africa has never lost a T20I series on Indian soil, making this contest even more exciting.
IND vs SA T20I Squads
India (IND) Squad
- Suryakumar Yadav (Captain)
- Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Axar Patel
- Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper)
- Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper)
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Harshit Rana
- Washington Sundar
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South Africa (SA) Squad
- Aiden Markram (Captain)
- Ottniel Baartman
- Corbin Bosch
- Dewald Brevis
- Quinton de Kock
- Tony de Zorzi
- Donavon Ferreira
- Reeza Hendricks
- Marco Jansen
- Keshav Maharaj
- Lungi Ngidi
- Tristan Stubbs
- Anrich Nortje
- David Miller
- George Linde
- Qeena Mafaka
Conclusion
The IND vs SA T20I series promises thrilling cricket action to wrap up the year. India will look to dominate at home, while South Africa will aim to maintain their unbeaten T20I series record in India. With strong squads on both sides, the series is expected to be highly competitive and entertaining.
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