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India vs South Africa Live Updates, 5th T20I IND vs SA: Abhishek Sharma looked visibly frustrated after throwing away his wicket in the early overs, while Sanju Samson capitalized on the opportunity, smashing aggressive shots to dominate the powerplay and give India a flying start in Shubman Gill’s absence. South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss and chose to bowl first, with India missing Shubman Gill while Kuldeep Yadav was left out of the XI. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson will return to the opening role. All eyes turn to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as India and South Africa prepare for the decisive fifth and final T20I. India hold a 2–1 advantage in the five-match series after the fourth game in Lucknow was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to heavy fog, giving the Proteas a chance to level the contest and avoid a series defeat.
For India, the Ahmedabad clash carries added significance as it serves as the final opportunity to fine-tune combinations before the T20 World Cup squad is announced on Friday. Captain Suryakumar Yadav has been central to India’s campaign, producing commanding performances in the opening and third T20Is, but his failure in the second match—where India were outplayed by South Africa—has raised questions about consistency at the top.
The spotlight is also firmly on Shubman Gill, whose recent form has come under scrutiny amid growing competition for places. With Sanju Samson waiting in the wings and Yashasvi Jaiswal not part of the squad, Gill’s position is being closely monitored. The opener was set to miss the Lucknow T20I due to a foot injury sustained during training, and his availability for the series decider remains uncertain. How India manage these selection calls could shape not only the outcome in Ahmedabad, but also the makeup of their World Cup-bound squad.
Suryakumar Yadav’s form remains a talking point for India, especially since his output with the bat has dipped after taking over the captaincy. The runs have dried up at the top, and his trademark strike rate has taken a hit, even though his calm leadership has delivered results, including an Asia Cup title and a memorable series win in Australia. With the World Cup around the corner, the team will be keen to see him rediscover his scoring touch.
Team combination will also be under focus, with Harshit Rana’s place likely to come under threat as Jasprit Bumrah is expected to return to the XI after being rested in the previous game. The bowling attack could look sharper with Bumrah back leading the pace unit.
In the spin department, Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav are expected to play a key role. South Africa have shown vulnerability against quality spin in the series, and India may look to exploit that weakness on the Ahmedabad surface, which is expected to offer assistance as the game progresses.
South Africa may be tempted to reshuffle their batting for the series decider, with Aiden Markram a strong contender to return to the top of the order after Reeza Hendricks endured a quiet run through the tour. The Proteas will also be hoping for a timely return to form from Dewald Brevis, who has shown flashes of intent but hasn’t been able to convert his starts in any of the three matches so far. A big knock from the young batter could prove decisive.
The visitors have also lacked the kind of explosive contributions from Marco Jansen that added bite to their ODI campaign, leaving the middle overs short of momentum. On the bowling front, though, Lungi Ngidi has been reliable with the new ball, while Ottneil Baartman has impressed with his discipline and control, keeping South Africa competitive despite their batting inconsistencies.
India vs South Africa Updates, 5th T20I:
– Abhishek Sharma rues a self-inflicted dismissal, scoring 34 runs in the series decider.
– Sanju Samson made a strong statement, lit up the powerplay as India reshuffled in Shubman Gill’s absence.
– Abhishek Sharma welcomed Marco Jansen in the match with a hat-trick of boundaries.
– South Africa Playing XI: Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram(c), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman
– India Playing XI: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma(w), Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh
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For India, the Ahmedabad clash carries added significance as it serves as the final opportunity to fine-tune combinations before the T20 World Cup squad is announced on Friday. Captain Suryakumar Yadav has been central to India’s campaign, producing commanding performances in the opening and third T20Is, but his failure in the second match—where India were outplayed by South Africa—has raised questions about consistency at the top.
The spotlight is also firmly on Shubman Gill, whose recent form has come under scrutiny amid growing competition for places. With Sanju Samson waiting in the wings and Yashasvi Jaiswal not part of the squad, Gill’s position is being closely monitored. The opener was set to miss the Lucknow T20I due to a foot injury sustained during training, and his availability for the series decider remains uncertain. How India manage these selection calls could shape not only the outcome in Ahmedabad, but also the makeup of their World Cup-bound squad.
Suryakumar Yadav’s form remains a talking point for India, especially since his output with the bat has dipped after taking over the captaincy. The runs have dried up at the top, and his trademark strike rate has taken a hit, even though his calm leadership has delivered results, including an Asia Cup title and a memorable series win in Australia. With the World Cup around the corner, the team will be keen to see him rediscover his scoring touch.
Team combination will also be under focus, with Harshit Rana’s place likely to come under threat as Jasprit Bumrah is expected to return to the XI after being rested in the previous game. The bowling attack could look sharper with Bumrah back leading the pace unit.
In the spin department, Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav are expected to play a key role. South Africa have shown vulnerability against quality spin in the series, and India may look to exploit that weakness on the Ahmedabad surface, which is expected to offer assistance as the game progresses.
South Africa may be tempted to reshuffle their batting for the series decider, with Aiden Markram a strong contender to return to the top of the order after Reeza Hendricks endured a quiet run through the tour. The Proteas will also be hoping for a timely return to form from Dewald Brevis, who has shown flashes of intent but hasn’t been able to convert his starts in any of the three matches so far. A big knock from the young batter could prove decisive.
The visitors have also lacked the kind of explosive contributions from Marco Jansen that added bite to their ODI campaign, leaving the middle overs short of momentum. On the bowling front, though, Lungi Ngidi has been reliable with the new ball, while Ottneil Baartman has impressed with his discipline and control, keeping South Africa competitive despite their batting inconsistencies.
India vs South Africa Updates, 5th T20I:
– Abhishek Sharma rues a self-inflicted dismissal, scoring 34 runs in the series decider.
– Sanju Samson made a strong statement, lit up the powerplay as India reshuffled in Shubman Gill’s absence.
– Abhishek Sharma welcomed Marco Jansen in the match with a hat-trick of boundaries.
– South Africa Playing XI: Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram(c), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman
– India Playing XI: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma(w), Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh
For India, the Ahmedabad clash carries added significance as it serves as the final opportunity to fine-tune combinations before the T20 World Cup squad is announced on Friday. Captain Suryakumar Yadav has been central to India’s campaign, producing commanding performances in the opening and third T20Is, but his failure in the second match—where India were outplayed by South Africa—has raised questions about consistency at the top.
The spotlight is also firmly on Shubman Gill, whose recent form has come under scrutiny amid growing competition for places. With Sanju Samson waiting in the wings and Yashasvi Jaiswal not part of the squad, Gill’s position is being closely monitored. The opener was set to miss the Lucknow T20I due to a foot injury sustained during training, and his availability for the series decider remains uncertain. How India manage these selection calls could shape not only the outcome in Ahmedabad, but also the makeup of their World Cup-bound squad.
Suryakumar Yadav’s form remains a talking point for India, especially since his output with the bat has dipped after taking over the captaincy. The runs have dried up at the top, and his trademark strike rate has taken a hit, even though his calm leadership has delivered results, including an Asia Cup title and a memorable series win in Australia. With the World Cup around the corner, the team will be keen to see him rediscover his scoring touch.
Team combination will also be under focus, with Harshit Rana’s place likely to come under threat as Jasprit Bumrah is expected to return to the XI after being rested in the previous game. The bowling attack could look sharper with Bumrah back leading the pace unit.
In the spin department, Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav are expected to play a key role. South Africa have shown vulnerability against quality spin in the series, and India may look to exploit that weakness on the Ahmedabad surface, which is expected to offer assistance as the game progresses.
South Africa may be tempted to reshuffle their batting for the series decider, with Aiden Markram a strong contender to return to the top of the order after Reeza Hendricks endured a quiet run through the tour. The Proteas will also be hoping for a timely return to form from Dewald Brevis, who has shown flashes of intent but hasn’t been able to convert his starts in any of the three matches so far. A big knock from the young batter could prove decisive.
The visitors have also lacked the kind of explosive contributions from Marco Jansen that added bite to their ODI campaign, leaving the middle overs short of momentum. On the bowling front, though, Lungi Ngidi has been reliable with the new ball, while Ottneil Baartman has impressed with his discipline and control, keeping South Africa competitive despite their batting inconsistencies.
India vs South Africa Updates, 5th T20I:
– Abhishek Sharma rues a self-inflicted dismissal, scoring 34 runs in the series decider.
– Sanju Samson made a strong statement, lit up the powerplay as India reshuffled in Shubman Gill’s absence.
– Abhishek Sharma welcomed Marco Jansen in the match with a hat-trick of boundaries.
– South Africa Playing XI: Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram(c), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman
– India Playing XI: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma(w), Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh
India vs South Africa Live Score: Tilak Varma has already hit a couple of boundaries since his arrival in the middle. The left-handed batter is in fine touch, and India wants to continue the left-right combination, which is why he is sending over Suryakumar Yadav at number 3. 9 runs came off Donovan Ferreira’s over. IND 76/1 in 7 overs
India vs South Africa Live Score: Corbin Bosch is into the attack and bowls a couple of dot balls, but a wide after that hurts his momentum. Abhishek Sharma takes advantage of it and smashes a six on the third ball. The left-handed batter was dismissed on the fourth ball of the over. It was a loose delivery and he gloves it behind the stumps. He departs for 34. IND 63/1 in 5.4 overs
India vs South Africa Live Score: Sanju Samson takes on Marco Jansen this time and smashes him over the cover for a boundary. He is making a strong statement as to why he should be a regular in the XI. Abhishek continues his onslaught against Jansen and hits him for a couple of fours. A 50-run stand between the two openers. IND 56/0 in 5 overs
India vs South Africa Live Score: Sanju Samson is in no mood to back down today and slams Ottneil Baartman for a couple of boundaries to keep the scoreboard moving after a quiet last over. Three boundaries in the over with Samson setting the powerplay on fire. IND 41/0 in 4 overs
India vs South Africa Live Score: Lungi Ngidi manages to deceive Abhishek Sharma with a couple of smart slower deliveries. Meanwhile, Quinton de Kock is agonising in pain here. The physio is out in the middle to check him, but he continues to keep wickets.
India vs South Africa Live Score: Marco Jansen, on the other hand, Abhishek Sharma welcomed him with a hat-trick of boundaries. The left-handed batter is on fire here. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson smashed a six on the last ball to make it a big over for India. 19 runs off it. IND 25/0 in 2 overs
India vs South Africa Live Score: It seems like Quinton de Kock has injured himself on the first ball itself. He didn’t miss the grab and hit the fingertips. However, he continues his job, while Samson opens his account with a flashy shot over point for a single. On the other hand, Abhishek Sharma is off the mark with a boundary straight down the ground. 6 runs came off the over. IND 6/0 in 1 over
India vs South Africa Live Updates, 5th T20I: Sanju Samson is back as the opening partner of Abhishek Sharma as they are in the middle to open the innings. Lungi Ngidi has the ball in hand.
India vs South Africa Live Updates, 5th T20I: India suffered a late setback ahead of the series decider in Ahmedabad as vice-captain Shubman Gill was ruled out after picking up an injury during practice, dealing another blow to the team’s top-order options for the final T20I.
Update: Shubman Gill sustained an impact injury to his right foot while batting in the nets on 16th December in Lucknow.
After consulting a specialist and getting treatment with the BCCI medical team, he is improving but will be unavailable for selection for the final T20I in Ahmedabad.
India vs South Africa Live Updates, 5th T20I: South Africa Playing XI – Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram(c), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman
India vs South Africa Live Updates, 5th T20I: India Playing XI – Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma(w), Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh
India vs South Africa Live Updates, 5th T20I: South Africa skipper Aiden Markram wins the toss and elects to bowl first against India in Ahmedabad.
India vs South Africa Live Updates, 5th T20I: Shubman Gill’s latest fitness scare has once again brought his recent injury history into focus. The Indian vice-captain had earlier missed a large part of the Test series against South Africa after suffering a neck injury in the opening Test in Kolkata. That setback also forced him to sit out the subsequent three-match ODI series, disrupting his rhythm and continuity at the international level.
India vs South Africa Live Updates, 5th T20I: SA Probable XI Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi
India vs South Africa Live Updates, 5th T20I: India Probable XI – Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakarvarthy
India vs South Africa Live Updates, 5th T20I: Axar Patel has been ruled out of the final two T20Is of the five-match series against South Africa after falling ill, the BCCI confirmed on Monday. The all-rounder will remain with the Indian squad in Lucknow while undergoing further medical evaluation. With Axar sidelined, the BCCI Men’s Selection Committee has named Shahbaz Ahmed as his replacement for the remaining fixtures in Lucknow and Ahmedabad, adding depth to India’s spin-bowling and all-round options heading into the series finale.
India vs South Africa Live Updates, 5th T20I: India’s team management faces a late call on Shubman Gill’s availability for the series decider in Ahmedabad after the vice-captain endured another lean run with the bat and is also recovering from a toe injury. Gill’s fitness will be closely monitored ahead of the match, with Sanju Samson waiting in the wings as a potential replacement at the top of the order if Gill is deemed unfit to take the field on Friday.
India vs South Africa Live Updates, 5th T20I: India are set to announce their 15-member squad for next year’s T20 World Cup on Saturday.The national selection committee is unlikely to spring major surprises, preferring continuity over last-minute upheaval. The current core is expected to be backed, with selectors mindful of recent results and balance. The BCCI, however, retains the flexibility to make changes to the squad until the start of the tournament on February 7, keeping the door open for adjustments if required.
India vs South Africa Live Updates, 5th T20I: South Africa may consider reshuffling their top order for the series decider, with Aiden Markram a strong candidate to be pushed up the order in place of Reeza Hendricks. Hendricks has struggled to make an impact throughout the tour, failing to convert starts and looking out of sync against both pace and spin. Markram’s experience, composure and ability to control the innings at the top could provide the Proteas with greater stability and intent, especially on a batting-friendly surface where making full use of the powerplay will be crucial.
India vs South Africa Live Updates, 5th T20I: The flat surface at the Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to heavily favour batters, which could test India’s most effective bowler of the series, Varun Chakravarthy. With six wickets so far, the mystery spinner has been a key weapon, but the lack of assistance from the pitch may force him to rely more on variations and accuracy rather than turn or bounce.
India vs South Africa Live Updates, 5th T20I: Shubman Gill travelled with the Indian squad to Ahmedabad on Thursday ahead of the fifth and final T20I against South Africa, despite lingering concerns over his fitness. The opener had picked up a toe injury during a net session before the fourth match in Lucknow and was widely expected to be sidelined. However, the rain- and fog-hit contest was eventually abandoned, giving Gill additional recovery time as his availability for the series decider remains under close watch.
India vs South Africa Live Updates, 5th T20I: Jasprit Bumrah rejoined the squad ahead of the fourth T20I after missing the previous game for personal reasons. His return is expected to influence India’s team combination, with Harshit Rana likely to make way as Bumrah slots back in to spearhead the pace attack, adding experience and control to the bowling unit.
India vs South Africa Live Updates, 5th T20I IND vs SA: Suryakumar Yadav’s struggles have become increasingly glaring. Across 18 innings from 20 matches this year, he is yet to register a single fifty, managing just 213 runs at a disappointing average of 14.20. With each passing failure, the pressure continues to mount, turning his lean patch into a growing headache for the Indian camp.
India vs South Africa Live Score, 5th T20I IND vs SA: Hello and welcome to our live blog of fifth and last T20I between India and South Africa from Ahmedabad.
