India vs South Africa – Can the South African keep winning in India?

In the following article, we will make an India vs South Africa T20 prediction for the upcoming 5-match T20 series. South Africa has already created history with their first test series win over their rivals in 25 years. Can they beat them in the short form of the game as well? This series will be played out over the Christmas period and will be followed by the passionate local fans. The IPL is the premier T20 league in global terms, which will give the Indians added incentive to make sure they complete a victory on home soil.

Last time around in 2024  India comfortably won a best-of-four series 3-1. South Africa will be looking for revenge. The Test match victories should give them the confidence to go for their shots and take the game to India. Overall they have played 31 T20 matches India have the edge with 18 wins against South Africa’s 12. December is a good month for cricket in India and the drier and cooler season conditions should mean that all the matches will conclude with a final result.

When and Where are the Matches?

So when are the games taking place?

• Match 1 – Tuesday 9th December, 13:30 GMT at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack.
• Match 2  – Thursday 11th December 13:30 GMT at New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh
• Match 3 – Sunday 14th December 13:30 GMT at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala
• Match 4 – Wednesday 17th December 13:30 GMT at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
• Match 5 – Friday 19th December 13:30 GMT at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

What is the latest team news?

It’s important to know who is playing so we can create an informed India vs South Africa prediction. Obviously, the teams may change over the course of the 5 games so keep yourself updated when you are betting.

Injury news for India is that Captain Shubman Gill is out of the series with a serious neck injury. Another doubt is bowler Shreyas Iyer, who is undergoing rehabilitation after hurting his spleen during the first One Day International versus Australia last month.

South Africa’s squad on tour has managed to stay injury-free so unless there are any issues in the ODIs next week, they should be able to field their strongest team.

India

India are heading into this in a state of national crisis. The test captain is out injured and the test defeats have left the whole country soul searching. The T20 team however are rated number 1 in the world and will be expected to regain Indian pride.

They have been in great form in the 2024/25 period, with series wins over Bangledesh (3-0), South Africa (3-1), England (4-1) and Australia (2-1). They also won the T20 Asian cup in the United Arab Emirates. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who lead in most runs. Suryakumar Yadav is proving himself a great captain and will want to win the T20 next year. They also have top all rounder Ravindra Jadeja to call on and the world’s top rated T20 bowlerSuryakumar Yadav i .

South Africa

South Africa have had a massive boost to their confidence with their test victory but their T20 team know they will face an uphill batte. Results have not been good in 2024/25 and they seem to struggle a little bit with the short version of the game.

Series results; Ireland (1-1), Pakistan (2-0), Australia (1-2), England (1-1), Namibia (0-1) and Pakistan (1-2).

South Africa build a lot of their T20 innigs around the exciting and talented batsmen Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, and David Miller. Spinner Keshav Maharaj, should enjoy the conditions on the Indian pitches. They also have two great future prospects cutting their teeth at international level in Ryan Rickelton and Dewald Brevis.

Where to watch India vs South Africa T20 Series

You can watch the whole of the India vs South Africa T20 Series live via the Star Sports Network. You can also stream live via the JioHotsar website and mobile app.

SKy Sports cricket channel will also cover all the T20 series on national TV where available.

Prediction for the India vs South Africa T20 Series

So now we have  all the details we can create our full India vs South Africa T20 Series prediction.

Let’s also look at some India vs South Africa T20 Series betting tips with a few thoughts.

India are the top ranked team and are bursting with talent, at home and will be desperate to win in front of their home fans. Back Indians Sharma or Kohli to be top run scorers for the series. Also look at Varun Chakaravarthy for india to be top wicket taker. I can’t see them slipping up here and they will win this 5 match series I believe South Africa will at least pick up one win though to avoid a whitewash. I think weather will be favourable for all games to be completed. There’s no value in the odds for a simple bet on India to win the series. So I’m predicting a series score of 4-1.