Get the best IND vs SA 1st T20 preview, match 1 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and pitch data for the 1st match of the IND-SA series 2025. Expert examination and more with India vs South Africa.
IND vs SA T20 Match 1 Prediction Today
India faces South Africa in the 1st T20 today at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. This is India’s first home T20 series since January and they look ready. The IND vs SA T20 Dream11 Prediction leans towards India after beating Australia recently.
India grabbed 2 wins from 3 matches against Australia which boosted their confidence. Hardik Pandya is back to blast sixes while Shubman Gill returns as vice-captain. South Africa had a nightmare 2025 winning only 5 of 14 T20s played. This 1st T20 today will show who wants it more.
Pitch Report and Fantasy Cricket Tips
Barabati Stadium offers a tricky pitch where scoring big runs proves difficult. Average first innings scores hover around 130 runs at this ground recently. Teams need to build innings carefully without losing early wickets here.
Cloudy skies with 27°C and 25% humidity mean comfortable cricket weather today. Rain won’t bother this 1st T20 clash at all tonight. Build your Dream11 playing 11 with bowlers who can strangle run flow. Fantasy cricket tips say go heavy on spinners for the middle overs today.
India vs South Africa Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 31
India: 18
South Africa: 12
NR: 1
Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
India Playing 11
Suryakumar Yadav (c)
Abhishek Sharma
Shubman Gill
Tilak Varma
Jitesh Sharma
Hardik Pandya
Shivam Dube
Axar Patel
Varun Chakravarthy
Arshdeep Singh
Jasprit Bumrah
South Africa Playing 11
Aiden Markram (c)
Quinton de Kock
Reeza Hendricks
Tristan Stubbs
Dewald Brevis
David Miller
George Linde
Marco Jansen
Keshav Maharaj
Anrich Nortje
Lungi Ngidi
IND vs SA 1st T20 Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock
Batsmen: Abhishek Sharma (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Aiden Markram (vc), Dewald Brevis
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Anrich Nortje
Captain Choices for Fantasy Picks
- Abhishek Sharma attacks from ball one and offers huge fantasy points
- Aiden Markram leads South Africa and scores consistently in difficult situations
India vs South Africa 1st T20 Preview: Players to Avoid
- Tony de Zorzi is injured and ruled out of the series
- Sanju Samson might not feature in India’s playing 11
This IND vs SA Preview suggests an exciting encounter in the IND-SA 2025 season. Match will favors the chasing side. Captain choices should be from all-rounders. Win probability suggests India has 55% chances to win and 45% for South Africa.
