India are up against South Africa in the fifth of the 5-match T20I series on Friday (December 19) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
India lead South Africa 2-1 in the five-match T20I series, with
the fourth match abandoned due to fog in Lucknow, setting up a decisive fifth match in Ahmedabad. India seeks a series-clinching win, while South Africa aims for a face-saving draw.
India won the first T20I by 101 runs in Cuttack and the third by 7 wickets in Dharamsala, but South Africa claimed the second by 51 runs in New Chandigarh. The series now hinges on this finale, where India can secure a 3-1 victory despite the no-result in game four. India holds a 20-13 edge in 35 T20Is.
India and South Africa Squads
India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma(w), Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, Sanju Samson, Shahbaz Ahmed
South Africa: Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram(c), Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman, David Miller, Keshav Maharaj, George Linde, Tony de Zorzi, Lutho Sipamla, Kwena Maphaka
India vs South Africa Team News
Shubman Gill has injured his toe and may be replaced by Sanju Samson, who is likely to get a rare opportunity at the top of the order. Shahbaz Ahmed was added as a replacement for injured Axar Patel, but the Bengal all-rounder is likely to remain on the bench. Bumrah is likely to return to the side, replacing Harshit Rana.
The visitors will be vying to restore parity in the series and they will have to play at their best to trouble this strong Indian side at home.
IND vs SA Playing 11: India vs South Africa Predicted Lineups
India: Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakarvarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
South Africa: Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi
