IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - South Africa Tour of India 2025, 1st T20I

India is set to take on South Africa in the 1st T20I of the series on 9th December at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. India won the ODI series 2-1 while the Proteas cleaned swept the home side 2-0 in the Test format. Both teams will be looking to start on a positive note in the T20I series, which becomes even more significant, keeping in mind the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in early 2026.

With this article, we bring you the Dream11 prediction for today's match, IND vs SA, to help fantasy players pick the best team. This will also guide you with the best IND vs SA Dream11 team prediction.

IND vs SA Match Preview

A five-match T20I showdown between India and South Africa kicks off on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, with the opening game scheduled at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, beginning at 7:00 PM IST. India enters the contest on a high after clinching the ODI series 2–1 and will aim to extend that rhythm into the T20I series.

India's squad will include the likes of the skipper Suryakumar Yadav, along with the return of Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya after recovering from their respective injury concerns. The bowling lineup will be led by Jasprit Bumrah, and he will be supported by Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakaravarthy.

South Africa, meanwhile, arrives with a well-rounded squad featuring Aiden Markram, David Miller and Dewald Brevis in the batting lineup while Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj and speed gun Anrich Nortje will take charge of the bowling lineup.

India vs South Africa Match Details

IND vs SA Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Top-order batsman Shubman Gill was the leading run scorer in India's last T20I match, as he scored 46 runs off 39 balls. He will be a key player in the IND vs SA Dream11 team prediction.
• The right-arm off-spinner, Washington Sundar, was the standout for India, as he took 3 wickets in the last match. According to our IND vs SA Dream11 prediction for today, he is expected to be a key player.
• South Africa opener, Reeza Hendricks, was the team's top run scorer in their last match with 34 runs off 36 balls with 2 fours. He will be a key player in today's IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction match.
• Corbin Bosch was the standout player for the team as he took 2 wickets and also scored 30 runs for the South Africa team in the last match. He will be an excellent pick for the IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction today match.

IND vs SA Injury Update Today

Both India and South Africa have reported fully fit squads for this match, with no injury concerns from either side ahead of the IND vs SA clash. Although Tony de Zorzi and Kwena Maphaka have been ruled out of the T20I series due to injury concerns. Maphaka hasn't recovered in time from prolonged injury, while de Zorzi got injured during the second ODI of the tour.

IND vs SA Toss Prediction

We can expect the Proteas skipper, Aiden Markram, to win the toss and choose to bowl first in the first T20I of the South Africa Tour of India 2025. Due to pitch analysis and the chasing record of the Barabati Stadium, it is suitable for the team to opt for bowling after winning the toss.

Record of Chasing Teams at Barabati Stadium

The chasing record at this venue is average, although the sample size is very small, as only 3 T20I matches have been played at this stadium, in which the chasing team won twice, and the team batting first won one game.

IND vs SA Probable Playing 11

Both teams have players who have the capability of winning matches and should be considered for your IND vs SA Dream11 prediction today match. Aiden Markram will lead South Africa, while Suryakumar Yadav is the captain of India.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

• Shubman Gill and Reeza Hendricks were the top runners for their respective teams in the last match. Among the players who are set to feature in this upcoming game, viewers will expect an incredible performance from them.
• Washington Sundar and Corbin Bosch are the leading wicket-takers for their respective teams. According to the India vs South Africa Dream11 prediction, these players will be a threat to the opposition in this upcoming game.

IND vs SA Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• Abhishek Sharma and Corbin Bosch are the top candidates for captaincy in this match, as both of them are match-winners and have the potential to change the game with their match-winning performances.
• Aiden Markram and Hardik Pandya are the ideal candidates for vice-captains. Both players are well-suited for this format and will make great choices for the IND vs SA Dream11 prediction match today.

Top Picks for IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction

• Left-arm all-rounder, Axar Patel, was the Man of the Match in India's last T20I game and will be a top pick in this IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction.
• Quinton de Kock is one of the most experienced campaigners in the Proteas lineup and is coming on the back of a century in the 3rd ODI, and will be a key player for the team.

Budget Picks for IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction

• One of the best spinners in the world, Kuldeep Yadav, has scalped 9 wickets in the ODI series and will lead the bowling attack for India. Back him to do well in the T20I series as well.
• South African all-rounder Marco Jansen is a quality player who can contribute with both bat and ball. He will be a handy budget pick.

Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

• Keepers: Q de Kock
• Batters: T Varma, D Brevis, A Sharma(c)
• All-rounders: A Markram, C Bosch, H Pandya(vc), M Jansen
• Bowlers: J Bumrah, A Nortje, V Chakaravarthy

Best Dream11 Team Today

• Keepers: T Stubbs
• Batters: A Sharma, S Yadav, S Gill
• All-rounders: A Markram(vc), H Pandya, M Jansen, C Bosch(c)
• Bowlers: K Yadav, K Maharaj, V Chakaravarthy

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for IND vs SA based on their experience in fantasy cricket.

IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today (1st T20I) South Africa Tour of India 2025 Players to Avoid

• Fast bowler Kwena Maphaka from the South Africa lineup has been ruled out of the T20I series due to injury, so avoid selecting him for this match.
• Washington Sundar might struggle to deliver an impactful performance, so it might be advisable to avoid selecting him for this match.

IND vs SA Weather & Pitch Report at Barabati Stadium

• The weather in Cuttack for the 1st T20I match of the South Africa Tour of India 2025 is expected to be clear. The conditions will remain humid throughout the match, and there won't be any chance of rain.
• According to the Cuttack Stadium pitch report, seamers can test batters with movement off the pitch and early bounce. Spinners may start to get a little grip as the match progresses under floodlights.

IND vs SA Head-to-Head Records

India and South Africa have faced each other in 31 T20I matches. Out of these 31 games, India has won 18 of them, while South Africa has come out victorious on 12 occasions. One match ended in a no result.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.