IND vs SA 5th T20I Live Streaming: India and South Africa face off in the fifth and final T20I of the series at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, December 19. With India leading the five-match series 2-1 and one game washed out due to fog, this last match becomes a high-stakes finale, especially for South Africa, who need a win to level the series. The contest also doubles up as a dress rehearsal of sorts, with both teams keen to read the conditions at a venue set to host the T20 World Cup final later this season.

India vs South Africa 5th T20I

The India vs South Africa fifth T20I will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on December 19, 2025. The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST, while the toss will take place at 6:30 PM IST.

India vs South Africa 5th T20I Live Streaming: Where to watch to watch

Fans in India can watch the live stream of the IND vs SA 5th T20I on the JioHotstar app and website.
The live telecast of the match will be available on the Star Sports Network.

India vs South Africa T20I squads

India squad: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma (w), Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, Sanju Samson, Shahbaz Ahmed.

South Africa squad: Quinton de Kock (w), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Corbin

Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman, David Miller, Keshav Maharaj, George Linde, Tony de Zorzi, Lutho Sipamla, Kwena Maphaka.

Why this India vs SA 5th T20 match in Ahmedabad is important

Beyond the series result, both sides have one eye on the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to begin in February. Ahmedabad’s pitch and evening conditions are expected to play a big role in the tournament, making this game more than just a bilateral fixture. South Africa, in particular, will be eager to decode the surface after losing momentum midway through the series.

IND vs SA 5th T20I: Bumrah returns, Gill in doubt

India receive a major boost with Jasprit Bumrah returning to the XI after missing the third T20I. The fourth match was abandoned because of excessive fog, denying fans a result and both teams valuable game time. There is, however, uncertainty over vice-captain Shubman Gill’s availability, with reports suggesting the Gujarat Titans skipper is carrying an injury.

IND vs SA 5th T20I: South Africa’s challenge

For the Proteas, the task is simple but tough. Win the match and square the series. Lose it, and India walk away with yet another home T20I series victory. Led by Aiden Markram, South Africa will bank on experience from players like Quinton de Kock, David Miller and Anrich Nortje to deliver under pressure.

As fog, fitness and form hover over the series finale, Ahmedabad is set for an offbeat but important night of T20 cricket, where preparation meets pressure and bragging rights are very much on the line.