The fifth T20I match between India and South Africa took place on December 19, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. South Africa won the toss and elected to field first, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter.
Match Details
- Date: December 19, 2025
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Toss: South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl
- Start Time: 7:00 PM IST
Playing XIs
South Africa
- 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
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson (wk)
- Tilak Varma
- Suryakumar Yadav (c)
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Washington Sundar
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Arshdeep Singh
Broadcast Information
The fifth T20I was available on the Star Sports Network and was also live streamed on JioHotstar. Fans eagerly anticipated high-action cricket between both teams.
As the match progressed, India managed to post a formidable total of 231 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. This was propelled by rapid fifties from the batsmen, showcasing their aggressive batting style.
Conclusion
This match was a significant event in the series, marking a high point for India as they faced off against South Africa. Fans witnessed an exciting display of cricket, highlighting the competitiveness of both teams in the T20 format.
