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The 4th T20I between India and South Africa will be played on December 17, 2025, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. It will start at 7:00 PM IST.
India leads the five-match T20I series 2–1 after winning the 1st and 3rd match, needing only 1 win to seal the series. South Africa won only one match, and they need to win this match to keep the series alive. It makes the 4th match very important. If India wins, they will take the inaccessible 3–1 lead.
It will be tough for the Indian side to win this match as their captain & vice-captain are not in form, and the middle order is also not contributing as they usually do. On the other hand, South African batsmen need to play with caution to avoid another batting collapse and win this match.
Get the match odds, prediction, and pitch report of the 4th T20I match in this blog.
Winning and Toss Odds For India vs South Africa 4th T20I Match
Let’s have a look at the match odds for the 4th T20I, where the South African winning odds are higher, as India leads the series 2-1.
| Platform | India Win Odds | South Africa Win Odds | Toss Odds (India) | Toss Odds (South Africa) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.41 | 2.9 | 1.88 | 1.9 | Balanced odds and specials |
| Stake | 1.43 | 2.85 | 1.9 | 1.88 | High liquidity for live bets |
| 4RABET | 1.45 | 2.8 | 1.91 | 1.87 | Enhanced toss payouts |
| BetVibe | 1.42 | 2.75 | 1.89 | 1.89 | Value on India win |
India vs South Africa 4th T20I: Match Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | IND vs SA, 4th T20I |
| Series | South Africa tour of India, 2025 |
| Date | December 17, Wednesday |
| Time | 07:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
India vs South Africa Squad For 4th T20I
India is likely to field the same XI to seal the series, while South Africa needs changes to their batting order, as it collapsed twice in the series. Let’s look at the squad of both teams for the 4th T20I.
South Africa Squad
Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Reeza Hendricks, Ottneil Baartman, Donovan Ferreira, Kwena Maphaka, George Linde
India Squad
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Shahbaz Ahmed, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana
Pitch Report Of Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Ekana Cricket Stadium is known for its spin-friendly pitches, where batters struggle to score big runs and chasing becomes tough as the pitch ages.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | Slow, dry black-soil surface with low bounce; two-paced track that grips and challenging stroke play. |
| Batting Assistance | Limited assistance to batters, and they need time to settle. Low-scoring ground where teams can easily defend 140. |
| Bowling Assistance | This venue provides strong support for spinners (grip and turn in the middle overs) and pacers who use variations. |
| Ground Dimensions | Straight boundary: 68 m; square boundaries: 64 m; relatively shorter venue. |
| T20I First Innings Score | Average 151-160 runs. The lowest score defended on this venue is 126. |
| Toss & Dew Factor | Toss crucial in night games; dew in the 2nd innings reduces grip, which favours chasing. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | The temperature is around 23°C, which is a relatively good condition for players. |
| Weather | A sunny day with dew expected. |
| Precipitation | There is no chance of rain. |
| Humidity | The humidity will be 68%, which will help chase teams. |
| Wind | Wind speed will be 06 km/h. |
India vs South Africa Head-to-Head In T20Is
India and South Africa have faced each other 34 times, with India leading the rivalry with 20 wins.
| Total Matches Played | 34 |
| India Won | 20 |
| South Africa Won | 13 |
| No Result | 01 |
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Key Players To Watch
These players will be key contributors in South Africa’s do-or-die match.
| Players | T20I Career Stats |
|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock (SA) | 2706 runs in 99 T20I matches at an average of 30.40. |
| Dewald Brevis (SA) | 438 runs in 18 games at an average of 27.37. |
| Marco Jansen (SA) | 21 wickets in 22 T20Is at an economy of 8.28. |
| Abhishek Sharma (IND) | 1081 runs in 32 matches at an average of 36.03. |
| Tilak Verma (IND) | 1110 runs in 39 games at an average of 48.26. |
| Shivam Dubey (IND) | 629 runs and 23 wickets in 49 T20I games. |
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