IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - South Africa Tour of India 2025, 5th T20I

India is set to take on South Africa in the fifth and final T20I of the five-match series on 19th December at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The home side leads the series 2-1 and will be eager to seal the deal, while the Proteas will be looking to win this clash and end the tour with a tie.

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

India will clash against South Africa in the 5th and deciding match of the T20I series. India is leading the series 2-1, with the 4th T20I being abandoned because of dense fog in Lucknow, which was a rare happening on the cricket field.

South Africa were bowled out for just 117 in the 3rd game, and in reply, one of the best cricket teams in the world, India, chased down the target comprehensively to win the match by seven wickets. Arshdeep Singh was named as the Man of the Match for his brilliant spell of 2/13 in 4 overs. South Africa will be looking to improve their batting performances as they hope to win the last match of the series and end their tour with a tie.

India vs South Africa Match Details

IND vs SA Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Left-hander Abhishek Sharma was the leading run scorer in India's last match, as he scored 35 runs off 18 balls. He will be a key player in the IND vs SA Dream11 team prediction.
• The right-arm legbreak bowler Varun Chakaravarthy was the standout for India, as he took two 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 captain Aiden Markram was the team's top run scorer in the last match against India with 61 runs off 46 balls. He will be a key player in today's IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction match.
• The Proteas all-rounder, Corbin Bosch, was the top bowler for the South Africa team in the last match. He took one wicket in a 3-over spell. 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.

IND vs SA Toss Prediction

We expect the South African skipper, Aiden Markram, to win the toss and choose to bowl first in the fifth T20I match of the South Africa Tour of India 2025. Due to pitch analysis and the chasing record of the Narendra Modi Stadium, it is suitable for the team to opt for bowling after winning the toss in this upcoming game.

Record of Chasing Teams at Narendra Modi Stadium

A total of 10 T20 matches have been played at Narendra Modi Stadium; the team batting first has won 6 times, while the chasing team has won 4 matches. The chasing record is average, but because of the chances of dew in Ahmedabad, both captains might prefer to chase in the upcoming match.

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

• Tilak Varma and Aiden Markram are the top runners for their respective teams in the T20I series. Among the players who are set to feature in this upcoming game, viewers will expect an incredible performance from them.
• Lungi Ngidi and Varun Chakaravarthy 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

• Quinton de Kock and Shubman Gill 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.
• Hardik Pandya and Marco Jansen 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 today.

Top Picks for IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction

• Abhishek Sharma scored 35 runs in the last game in just 18 balls. He can provide another quick start to the Indian team and back him to score a lot of fantasy points.
• South African skipper, Aiden Markram, scored 61 runs off 46 balls in the previous match, including 6 fours and 2 sixes and will be a top pick in this match.

Budget Picks for IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction

• Arshdeep Singh scalped two wickets in the last game and was the Man of the Match. He will be a key player for this match.
• One of the best spinners in the world, Varun Chakaravarthy, has been very consistent in this series with 6 wickets in three innings and will be a handy budget pick for this clash.

Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

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

Best Dream11 Team Today

• Keepers: Q de Kock(c), J Sharma
• Batters: S Yadav, T Varma, D Ferreira
• All-rounders: A Markram, H Pandya(vc), M Jansen, S Dube
• Bowlers: K Yadav, L Ngidi

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

IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today (5th T20I) South Africa Tour of India 2025 Players to Avoid

• The Proteas opener Reeza Hendricks might not perform well with the bat, so avoid selecting him for this match.
• The Indian skipper, Suryakumar Yadav, has been struggling to score runs for a long time now, so it might be advisable to avoid selecting him for this match.

IND vs SA Weather & Pitch Report at Narendra Modi Stadium

• The weather in Ahmedabad for the 5th T20I match of the South Africa Tour of India 2025 is expected to be clear. The conditions will remain dry throughout the match, and there won't be any chance of rain.
• According to the Narendra Modi Stadium pitch report, the surface at Ahmedabad can be a bit two-paced, offering good help for both pacers and spinners. Both teams will prefer chasing at this venue. The average first-innings score at this venue is 160 runs.

IND vs SA Head-to-Head Records

India and South Africa have faced each other in 35 T20I matches. Out of these 35 games, India has won 20 of them, while South Africa has come out victorious on 13 occasions. So, the men in blue are ahead in the IND vs SA H2H rivalry. Two matches ended without a 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.