IND vs SA Match Prediction: Who Will Win 1st T20I? South Africa Tour of India 2025

India will be up against South Africa in the first of the five-match T20I series. This article will provide you with IND vs SA Match Prediction, Toss Prediction, Score Prediction, Best Batter Prediction, and Best Bowler Prediction for the 1st T20I 2025.

IND vs SA Match Prediction: Who Will Win 1st T20I? South Africa Tour of India 2025:

Match Details

Match: India vs South Africa 1st T20I

Date: December 9, 2025

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Time: 7:00 PM IST

Venue: Barabati Stadium, Cuttack

Live streaming: Jio Hotstar

Live broadcast: Star Sports

IND vs SA Match Prediction—Head-to-Head Record

India and South Africa have faced each other in 31 matches as far as T20I cricket is concerned.

It is India that has the lead with 18 wins, while South Africa has succeeded in winning 12 games.

Total Matches Played: 31

IND won: 18

SA Won: 12

No Result: 01

Pitch Report & Conditions

The pitch for the first T20I between India and South Africa at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack is expected to be a good one for batting, and we might witness a high-scoring contest.

The surface would assist the fast bowlers with having something in it for them, and the conditions being on the cooler side in this part of the world during this time of the year will also play their part.

The team that wins the toss in this particular match should opt to bowl first, as dew will play a decisive role in the gam,e especially in the second innings.

Weather Report

There is no chance of rain during the match. The temperature is expected to be a high of 27 degrees and a low of 14 degrees.

IND vs SA Match Prediction- Probable XIs

India Playing 11:

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah

South Africa Playing 11:

Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi

Form and Fitness

Shubman Gill's participation in the first T20I is subject to fitness

Score Prediction

The team that bats first in the first IND vs SA T20I should look to post at least 210-220 runs on the board to increase their chances of winning.

Players to Perform Prediction

IND- Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav

SA- Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi

Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for IND in the match: Abhishek Sharma or Suryakumar Yadav

Who will score the most runs for SA in the match: Aiden Markram or Dewald Brevis

Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for IND in the match: Jasprit Bumrah or Kuldeep Yadav

Who will pick the most wickets for SA in the match: Lungi Ngidi or Marco Jansen

Conclusion: Who will win the match?

India will start the match as the favorite and is expected to win the match.