The Indian cricket team currently leads the five-match T20I series against South Africa 2-1. All eyes are now on the series-deciding fifth T20, where Team India aims to seal the series, while South Africa will fight to level it.
The final T20 match will be played on Friday, 19 December, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The fourth T20 in Lucknow was washed out without a ball bowled, effectively making this match the series decider. A win for India would mark their 14th consecutive T20I series triumph, adding another milestone to their record.
India’s Key Concerns: Gill and Suryakumar
While most Indian players are in top form, captain Suryakumar Yadav has struggled with the bat. Moreover, vice-captain Shubman Gill was ruled out due to an injury just before the fourth match. Apart from these two, India looks well-positioned to claim victory. Fans will be keen to see whether Sanju Samson makes a comeback or if head coach Gautam Gambhir opts for another replacement.
Match Timing and Broadcast
- Date & Venue: 19 December, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Start Time: 7:00 PM IST (Toss at 6:30 PM IST)
- Live Streaming: JioCinema app
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports
Probable Playing XI
India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy
South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Mark Hansen, Corbin Bosch, Lungi Ngidi, Ottniel Bartman
T20I Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 35
- India Won: 20
- South Africa Won: 13
With both teams vying for victory, this fifth T20 promises to be a thrilling contest for cricket fans.
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