IND vs SA: Live streaming details, when and where to watch 1st T20I of India vs South Africa T20I series 2025

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Published at :December 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM

Modified at :December 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM

IND vs SA: Live streaming details, when and where to watch 1st T20I of India vs South Africa T20I series 2025

The first IND vs SA T20I will be played at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack.

After winning the three-match ODI series in Visakhapatnam, India will head to Cuttack to start the five-match T20I series against South Africa on a victorious note. These upcoming five T20Is are important for India to bolster their preparations ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup in February-March next year.

Vice-captain Shubman Gill will join the team as he has recovered from his neck injury. Gill suffered the injury while batting in the first test against South Africa in Kolkata. He was unavailable for the second test in Guwahati and the whole ODI series.

On the other hand, the Proteas have been bolstered by the return of David Miller and few others heading into the T20I series, which will help them get acquainted with Indian conditions ahead of the next year’s ICC T20 World Cup.

IND vs SA: Head-to-Head Record in ODIs

Matches Played: 34

India (Won): 18

South Africa (Won): 12

No-Results: 04

South Africa tour of India 2025 – IND vs SA 1st T20I, 9th December, Tuesday | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack | 7:00 PM IST

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

Match Date: December 9, 2025 (Tuesday)

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

Venue: Barabati Stadium, Cuttack

When to watch IND vs SA 1st T20I? Timing details

The first IND vs SA T20I will be played at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on December 9. The match will start at 7:00 PM IST (local time). The toss is scheduled 30 minutes before the scheduled match time at 6:30 PM.

Toss Timing – 6:30 PM IST / 1:00 PM GMT

How to watch IND vs SA 1st T20I in India?

Star Sports Network has the broadcasting rights for the South Africa tour of India 2025. Hence, fans can tune into the Star Sports Network and catch the live telecast of the game. On the other hand, fans can switch to the Jio Hotstar streaming platform to watch the game live.

Where to watch IND vs SA, 1st T20I? Country-wise TV, live streaming details

India: Star Sports / JioHotstar

England: Sky Sports

Ireland: Sky Sports

South Africa: SuperSport/ DStv app

USA: Willow TV

Canada: Willow TV

Australia: Fox Cricket/ Kayo Sports

New Zealand: Sky Sports NZ

Bangladesh: T Sports, Nagorik TV

West Indies: ESPN Caribbean/ ESPN Play Caribbean

Where will the first IND vs SA T20I take place?

The first IND vs SA T20I will be played at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.

Where to watch the live telecast of the first IND vs SA T20I?

The live telecast of the first IND vs SA T20I will be available on Star Sports Network.

Where to watch live streaming of the first T20I between India and South Africa?

The live streaming of the first India vs South Africa T20I will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.

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Navtej Vatsa

Navtej is all about narrating stories of human endeavour shaped by sporting excellence, from 22 yards to lush green pitches and buzzing arenas. With a background in broadcasting, he has a keen eye for compelling narratives that keep readers hooked. He primarily covers football and cricket, capturing the magic of two of the world’s most beloved sports.