IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st T20I, India vs South Africa T20I series 2025

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Published at :December 9, 2025 at 7:08 AM

Modified at :December 9, 2025 at 7:08 AM

IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st T20I, India vs South Africa T20I series 2025

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for 1st T20I of India vs South Africa T20I series 2025 between IND vs SA to be played in Cuttack.

After a hard-fought series between India and South Africa in ODIs, it is time for fast-track action. These two sides are ready to take on each other in five T20Is. All the big guns are back for both sides, and it will be an all-star battle.

The first game is scheduled to be played at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. This contest will be played on Tuesday, 9th December. For India, Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya are back after injuries.

For South Africa, David Miller and Anrich Nortje are back after a long time. These sides are preparing for ICC T20 World Cup 2026, and this will be a blockbuster clash in Cuttack.

IND vs SA: Match Details

Match: India (IND) vs South Africa (SA), 1st T20I, India vs South Africa T20I series 2025

Match Date: December 09, 2025 (Tuesday)

Time: 07:00 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 01:30 PM GMT / 07:00 PM LOCAL

Venue: Barabati Stadium, Cuttack

IND vs SA: Head-to-Head: IND (18) – SA (12)

A total of 34 T20Is have been played between these two sides so far. India have won a total of 18 games, and South Africa have won 12 matches, whereas four games couldn’t produce any result.

IND vs SA: Weather Report

The weather for Tuesday evening in Cuttack will be overcast with the temperature going around 19°C. The humidity is expected to be around 75 percent.

IND vs SA: Pitch Report

The wicket at the Barabati Stadium has a mixture of red and black soil. It has an even wicket, which tends to slow down a bit. Fast bowlers can generate some swing at the start, whereas spinners will have a bigger role with the ball. Batting will get better with time. Especially in the second innings, as there might be dew as well.

IND vs SA: Predicted XIs:

India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah

South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c),Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 IND vs SA Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Quinton de Kock

Batters: Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Donovan Ferreira, Dewald Brevis

All-rounders: George Linde, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram

Bowler: Varun Chakravarthy

Captain First-Choice: Abhishek Sharma || Captain Second-Choice: Quinton de Kock

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Aiden Markram || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Suryakumar Yadav

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 IND vs SA Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Quinton de Kock

Batters: Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Donovan Ferreira, Dewald Brevis

All-rounders: George Linde, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram

Bowler: Varun Chakravarthy

Captain First-Choice: Hardik Pandya || Captain Second-Choice: George Linde

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Marco Jansen || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Dewald Brevis

IND vs SA: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

India have been in red-hot form in this format, and home conditions will surely assist them more in terms of executing their plans. Hence, we back India to win the first T20I.

When will the first IND vs SA T20I take place?

The first IND vs SA T20I will take place on Tuesday, 9th December.

Where will the first IND vs SA T20I take place?

The first IND vs SA T20I will take place at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack.

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Karan Rawat

Karan Rawat is a seasoned cricket writer with a deep passion for the game and over 5 years of experience covering everything that the game can offer. He loves to share the analysis, match reports, and player profiles and tries to bring stories to life with a unique blend of statistics and storytelling. Whether breaking down Test match tactics or capturing the drama of a T20 thriller, Karan's work connects fans with the soul of the sport.