The A five-match T20 International series between India and South Africa It reaches the grand finale at the famous Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The series remains at 2-1 in India’s favor after the fourth T20I in Lucknow was unfortunately abandoned due to excessive fog. This sets the stage for deciding where a top tier series will be Suryakumar Yadav-The leading side will try to win the cup with the last win, while the Proteas will lead Aiden Markramget a golden opportunity to level the series and end the tour on a high note.
IND vs SA, 5th T20I: Match details
- Date and Time: December 19 (Friday); 19:00 IST / 13:30 GMT / 19:00 LOCAL
- Location: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Head-to-head Record (T20I): India leads overall 18 wins Against South Africa 12 winsAfter the recent washout in Lucknow, two matches ended in no result.
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium usually has a large playing field with a mix of red and black clay pitches offering something for everyone. In T20Is, the surface generally suits batting with real bounce and allows the batsmen to play their shots freely after settling down. However, the sheer size of the boundaries means that spinners and pacers with good variations can be very effective in the middle overs. In this winter window, the pitch may retain some moisture, which may help seamers early. Dew is expected to be a significant factor in the second innings, making the toss important; The winning captain is likely to choose to bowl first to take advantage of the better batting conditions under the lights.
India vs South Africa: Team dynamics and key players
India: The hosts enter the final with the psychological advantage of the series lead. Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma While the bowling department has been exceptional, there have been outstanding performers with the bat. Varun Chakraborty continues to be the X-factor with his mysterious spin and leads the wicket-tally for India. The team will hope for a big score from the captain Suryakumar Yadavwho for a signature performance. return of jasprit bumrahRejoining the squad in Lucknow, he adds a lot of firepower to the death-bowling department.
South Africa: For the Proteas, this is a must-win game to avoid back-to-back defeats. Their strike relies heavily on explosive power Quinton de Kock and finishing abilities David Miller. Skipper Aiden Markram He showed his form in Dharamsala and will have to lead from the front. tempo duet Anrich Nortje and Good luck have been disciplined, but they will need their spinners, esp Keshav Maharajto strengthen and keep the Indian hitters off the massive Ahmedabad side.
IND vs SA, 5th T20I: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- India win the toss first
- South Africa powerplay score: 45-55 (6 overs)
- South Africa total score: 165-180
Case 2:
- South Africa win the toss first
- India powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- India Total Score: 175-190
Match result: India won the competition
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