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IND vs SA statistical preview: Key stats, records and head to head ahead of 5th T20I

Soumyajit Dutta

IND vs SA 5th T20I preview [Source: AFP Photos]IND vs SA 5th T20I preview [Source: AFP Photos]

After excessive fog in Lucknow abandoned the 4th T20I between India and South Africa, the 5th and final T20I of the series awaits in Ahmedabad. The match is scheduled for December 19, as the live action starts from 7 PM IST.

India

India's top order is pretty much dependent on Abhishek Sharma, coming into the 5th T20I. While the middle order takes care of things, the fiery start Abhishek provides is not accelerated further after his dismissal. This is an aspect SKY & Co. have to work upon ahead of the final T20I. 

With the bowling lineup doing well, led by Arshdeep Singh, Varun and Harshit Rana, India, 2-1 up in the series, should bag the decider.

South Africa

South Africa has all the complaints in their batting department. The initial collapses and mega topples of top-to-middle order batters are itching points that the visitors need to address ahead of their chance to level the series. 

With attackers like David Miller, Markram, De Kock in fray, Proteas need to do better in the batting department as the bowling is well run by Marco Jansen, Ottneil Baartman and Anrich Nortje.

IND vs SA T20I head-to-head overview

India and South Africa have faced each other in 35 T20Is to date. India lead the head-to-head record with 20 wins, while South Africa has claimed 13 victories, and two matches ended with no result.

Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad pitch report

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad generally supports good scoring with the bat, and high scores are likely. However, pace bowlers may find some assistance with the new ball, while spinners tend to become more effective in the latter half of the game. 

Most importantly, smog or fog is not a factor at play here. Hence, a match cancellation is highly unlikely, with a run-fest on the cards.

India and South Africa probable playing XI

India

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy

South Africa

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

Top run-scorers in IND vs SA T20Is

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

David Miller – 545 runs

David Miller has been South Africa’s most reliable run-scorer against India in T20Is, compiling 545 runs in 24 innings at a blistering strike rate of 146.90. The left-handed batter has registered one century and two commanding half-centuries against the Men in Blue.

Quinton de Kock – 442 runs

Quinton de Kock occupies the second spot, having troubled India in T20Is with 442 runs at a healthy strike rate of 145.39 and an average of 40.18. The aggressive opener has produced several game-changing performances, including a notable 90 in the ongoing series.

Tilak Varma – 423 runs

Tilak Varma tops the list among active Indian batters against South Africa, accumulating 423 runs at an exceptional average of 70.50 and a strike rate of 161.45. The left-hander’s impressive record features two centuries and a half-century against the Proteas.

Top wicket-takers in IND vs SA T20Is

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Arshdeep Singh – 22 wickets

Arshdeep Singh has been a constant menace to South Africa in T20Is, claiming 22 wickets at an average of 17.59 with a strike rate of 12. His knack for swinging the new ball and delivering accurate yorkers at the death has repeatedly exposed weaknesses in the Proteas’ batting line-up.

Varun Chakravarthy – 18 wickets

Varun Chakravarthy has grown into a significant threat against South Africa in the shortest format, collecting 18 wickets in just seven matches at a remarkable average of 10.94 and a strike rate of 9. His mystery spin, coupled with consistent precision, has placed him among the standout bowlers in this rivalry.

Lungi Ngidi – 16 wickets

Lungi Ngidi has relished facing India in T20Is, bagging 16 wickets across eight games at an average of 14.68 and a strike rate of 9.6. His sharp pace, extra bounce and clever variations have often helped him deliver timely breakthroughs against India’s batting unit.

IND vs SA key stats

India’s key records

  • India has won five out of seven T20Is they have played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
  • Abhishek Sharma has been India’s standout T20I batter in 2025, amassing 825 runs at an average of 43.42 and a staggering strike rate of 195.03.
  • Varun Chakravarthy leads India’s bowling charts in T20Is this year, picking up 32 wickets at an impressive average of 13.18 with a strike rate of 11.8.
  • Hardik Pandya has been highly effective with the ball in Lucknow, claiming eight T20 wickets at an average of 11.75 and a strike rate of 7.23.
  • Arshdeep Singh has dismissed Quinton de Kock five times in all T20 cricket, conceding only 66 runs from 56 balls.
  • India has handled left-arm pacers comfortably in T20Is in 2025, scoring at an average of 35.22 with a strike rate of 141.61.
  • Arshdeep Singh vs Quinton de Kock in T20Is - 47 runs, 130.6 SR and 4 dismissals.

South Africa's key records

  • South Africa has won 40 out of 77 T20I matches they played on foreign soil.
  • Dewald Brevis has been South Africa’s standout T20I batter in 2025, scoring 433 runs at an average of 30.92 and an impressive strike rate of 176.01.
  • Corbin Bosch leads South Africa’s bowling in T20Is this year, claiming 18 wickets at an average of 17 with a strike rate of 13.6.
  • South Africa’s top order has struggled in T20Is this season, recording the lowest returns among teams with an average of 19.70 and a strike rate of 128.25.
  • Dewald Brevis has scored 103 runs in two T20 innings in Ahmedabad at an average of 51.5 and a strike rate of 168.9, with a highest score of 61.
  • Lungi Ngidi vs Hardik Pandya in T20Is: 11 runs, 9 balls, 2 dismissals.

Records which could be broken in IND vs SA 5th T20I

  • Hardik Pandya is 61 runs short of reaching the 2,000-run mark in T20I cricket.
  • Reeza Hendricks needs nine runs to bring up 2,500 T20I runs.
  • Lungi Ngidi, currently level with Kagiso Rabada on 77 T20I wickets, is just one scalp away from becoming South Africa’s second-highest wicket-taker in the format.