IND vs SA 4th T20I Match Prediction 2025 – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
India’s chances of winning the third T20I stand at 70 % on Wednesday, Dec 17.
The IND vs SA 4th T20I Match Prediction 2025 highlights a crucial encounter as India face South Africa with a 2–1 lead in the five-match T20I series. The match will be played on Wednesday, December 17 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow where India remain unbeaten and confident of sealing the series.
India bounced back strongly after a heavy defeat in New Chandigarh and showed composure and depth in the third T20I. Led by Suryakumar Yadav the hosts have looked more settled with both bat and ball while their spinners are expected to play a key role on the Lucknow surface.
IND vs SA 4th T20I Match Prediction 2025 Overview
IND vs SA 4th T20I Match Prediction 2025 Dream11 Squads
India T20 Dream11
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Jasprit Bumrah/Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh
South Africa T20 Dream11
Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Aiden Markram (captain), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Lutho Sipamla, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje
The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala Pitch Report & Weather Update
The BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium pitch in Lucknow is known to be challenging for chasing sides. Most T20I matches at this venue have been won by teams batting first, highlighting the importance of setting a total. The surface tends to be slow, bringing spinners into play as the match progresses, while stroke making becomes difficult under lights. Captains winning the toss are likely to opt to bat first and make full use of the initial conditions.
- Pitch: Slow surface, assists spinners, batting becomes tougher in the second innings
- Bowling: Spinners effective through the middle overs; pacers rely on cutters and variations
- Par Score: 150 to 170
- Weather: Pleasant evening conditions, clear skies expected, low chance of rain
Teams that build partnerships and apply scoreboard pressure are more likely to succeed at Ekana.
Head-to-Head in SA vs IND T20 Matches
India vs South Africa T20 Top Performers – Recent Stats
🏏 Batters to Watch
| Player | Team | Mat | Runs | Avg | S.R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | IND | 10 | 298 | 33.11 | 169.31 |
| Tilak Varma | IND | 9 | 266 | 53.2 | 120.36 |
| Aiden Markram | SA | 6 | 174 | 29 | 141.46 |
| Dewald Brevis | SA | 9 | 173 | 19.22 | 153.09 |
🎯 Bowlers to Watch
| Player | Team | Mat | Wickets | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varun Chakravarthy | IND | 8 | 14 | 6.52 | 13.28 |
| Arshdeep Singh | IND | 6 | 9 | 8.76 | 14.00 |
| Corbin Bosch | SA | 6 | 13 | 6.26 | 8.76 |
| Lungi Ngidi | SA | 6 | 7 | 8.15 | 17.14 |
South Africa Tour of India Live Streamings
| Source | Type | Platform / Region | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Sports Network | TV Channel / Streaming | India & Asia | Paid (Cable & SonyLIV app) |
| JioTV / JioCinema | App / Streaming | India | Free with Jio SIM |
| FanCode | App / Streaming | India | Free / Paid |
| Willow TV | TV Channel / Streaming | USA, Canada | Paid Subscription |
| WebCric | Free Streaming | Global | Free, unofficial streams |
Q1. What are India’s chances of winning the 4th T20I against South Africa? A: The 3rd India’s chances of winning are around 70%, thanks to their strong form and home advantage at Ekana Stadium.
Q2. How important is the 4th T20I for the series outcome? A: The 4th T20I is crucial as a win for India will seal the series, while South Africa must win to stay alive and push the contest to the final match.
Q3. Has India been successful at the Ekana Cricket Stadium before? A: Both teams have strong players, but India has a slight edge due to home conditions and bowling depth. However, South Africa’s batting firepower makes this a closely contested match.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team Batting First To Win The Match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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