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The 1st T20I matches of the South Africa tour of India will begin on December 9, 2025, at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. It is part of a 5-match T20I series between these 2 nations.
India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, with the return of Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya returning from injury, will look to win the match to start the series on a high note. South Africa comes into the series looking to bounce back after losing the ODI series.
This match will help India build up for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Fans can watch the action live on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network. Get the match odds, prediction, and pitch & weather report of the 1st T20I match of the tour.
India vs South Africa 1st T20I Match Winning and Toss Odds
Indian teams haven’t lost a T20I series under Suryakumar’s captaincy. Since India is unbeatable and playing at home, betting odds offer higher returns on an Indian loss.
| Platform | India Win Odds | South Africa Win Odds | Toss Odds (India) | Toss Odds (South Africa) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.48 | 2.75 | 1.9 | 1.88 | Balanced odds overall |
| BetVibe | 1.5 | 2.6 | 1.92 | 1.85 | Value on India win |
| Stake | 1.45 | 2.8 | 1.88 | 1.92 | High liquidity for match bets |
| 4rabet | 1.48 | 2.7 | 1.91 | 1.87 | Enhanced payouts on toss |
India vs South Africa 1st T20I: Match Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | IND vs SA, 1st T20I |
| Series | South Africa tour of India, 2025 |
| Date | December 10, Wednesday |
| Time | 07:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack |
India vs South Africa Squad For 1st T20I
Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya are included in the squad as they are returning to the squad after their respective injuries. Here is the squad of both teams.
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, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana
Pitch Report of Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
A spin-friendly pitch, where batters need to work hard to score runs above 150.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | Bowling assistant with variable bounce and turn. It favours bowlers early, especially spinners, throughout the games. |
| Batting Assistance | Batting is tough at this venue, as it is not a high-scoring one and requires careful innings-building due to seam movement and turn. |
| Bowling Assistance | High assistant for spinners; seamers get swing in early overs; dew can impact second innings bowling. |
| Ground Dimensions | Straight boundaries are around 70 m, while square boundaries are 65 m. |
| T20I First Innings Score | Average score at the venue is 150; the highest is 222; competitive totals are 150-160. |
| Toss & Dew Factor | Teams usually prefer to bowl first because of evening dew, which makes chasing easier. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | The temperature is around 27°C, a favourable condition for players. |
| Weather | Partly sunny and overcast conditions where pacers can create trouble for the batters. |
| Precipitation | There will be a 10% chance of rain. |
| Humidity | The humidity will be 54% which will help chase teams. |
| Wind | Wind speed will be 10 km/h, helping pacers to get more swings on such a tough pitch. |
India vs South Africa Head-to-Head In T20Is
The World Cup T20 World Cup 2024 finalists have danced each other 31 times in this format. On 31 occasions, India has won 18 times, while South Africa has managed to win 12.
| Total Matches Played | 31 |
| India Won | 18 |
| South Africa Won | 12 |
| No Result | 01 |
In their last bilateral series, both teams finished 1-1 of 3-match series.
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Key Players to Watch
Both teams will look to start the series with a win. Here are the key players for the 1st T20I between India and South Africa.
| Players | T20I Career Stats |
|---|---|
| Keshav Maharaj (SA) | 38 wickets in 39 T20I matches at an economy of 7.33. |
| Dewald Brevis (SA) | 400 runs in 15 games at an average of 30.76. |
| Reeza Hendricks (SA) | 2483 runs in 87 T20Is at an average of 29.55. |
| Arshdeep Singh (IND) | Most T20I wickets for India, 105 wickets in 68 matches at an economy of 8.36. |
| Abhishek Sharma (IND) | No.1 T20I batter, 1012 runs in 29 games at an average of 37.48. |
| Varun Chakravarthy (IND) | 45 wickets in 29 T20I games at an economy of 6.88. |
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