IND vs SA 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction: Suryakumar Yadav-led India will square off against Aiden Markram-led South Africa in the 1st T20I match on December 09 at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack.
| Tournament | South Africa tour of India 2025 |
| Match | India vs South Africa, 1st T20I |
| Venue | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack |
| Date | Tuesday, December 09, 2025 |
| Time | 07:00 PM IST / 01:30 PM GMT / 07:00 PM Local |
IND vs SA 1st T20I Squad
India
Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar
South Africa
Aiden Markram (C), Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Quinton de Kock (WK), Donovan Ferreira (WK), Tristan Stubbs, Ottneil Baartman, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje.
India Unavailable Players
- Injury: NIL
- Others: NIL
South Africa Unavailable Players
- Injury: NIL
- Others: NIL
IND vs SA 1st T20I Probable Playing 11
India
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh
South Africa
Aiden Markram (c), Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, George Lindi, Corbin Bosch, Kwena Maphaka, Marco Jansen
IND vs SA 1st T20I Pitch Report
The Pitch at Barabati Stadium usually offers a slow surface with low bounce, making it advantage for spinners and bowlers who rely on variations.
Batters could face a challenge early on, and teams often need time to adjust to the pace of the wicket. As the match progresses, stroke making becomes easier.
Dew is expected to factor in the evening, making the ball slippery. Toss winning team will aim to bowl first and chase the target.
IND vs SA 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction
- Batters: A Sharma, D Brevis, S Yadav
- All-rounders: A Markram, H Pandya, M Jansen,
- Bowlers: J Bumrah, V Chakravarthy, L Ngidi, K Yadav
- Wicketkeeper: QD Kock
- Captain: A Sharma
- Vice-Captain: D Brevis
