IND vs SA Match Prediction of 4th T20I South Africa tour of India 2025
South Africa Tour of India 2025 4th T20I | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | December 17, 2025. So let’s know about IND vs SA Match Prediction of 4th T20I.
India head into the fourth T20I against South Africa holding a 2-1 series lead, following a commanding 8-wicket victory in the third match. With two games remaining, the hosts have a chance to clinch the series at this iconic Lucknow venue.
Overall Match Prediction
- India to win: 71%
- South Africa to win: 29%
Venue Statistics
At the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow (T20Is):
- Average 1st innings score: 151
- Average 2nd innings score: 126
The pitch typically favors teams batting first, with lower totals often proving competitive due to assistance for bowlers under lights.
Current Series Form
India secured a 2-1 advantage after dominating the third T20I. South Africa, opting to bat first, collapsed to a modest 117 all out. Early dismissals for Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks set the tone, while Dewald Brevis and Tristan Stubbs failed to build partnerships. Captain Aiden Markram fought valiantly with 61 off 46 balls, but lacked support as wickets tumbled regularly.
In response, India’s openers Abhishek Sharma (35 off 18) and Shubman Gill (28 off 28) provided a solid foundation. Tilak Varma contributed a steady 26, guiding the team to victory in just the 16th over with 8 wickets in hand.
Leading Performers in the Series So Far
Top Run-Scorers (T20I Series)
- Tilak Varma (India) – 114 runs in 3 matches
- Aiden Markram (South Africa) – 104 runs in 3 matches
- Quinton de Kock (South Africa) – 91 runs
- Hardik Pandya (India) – 79 runs
- Abhishek Sharma (India) – 69 runs
Top Wicket-Takers (T20I Series)
- Varun Chakravarthy (India) – 6 wickets
- Lungi Ngidi (South Africa) – 6 wickets
Team Squads
India T20I Squad Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar
South Africa T20I Squad Aiden Markram (Captain), Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Quinton de Kock (WK), Donovan Ferreira (WK), Tristan Stubbs, Ottneil Baartman, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje
Expert Predictions
- Toss Winner: South Africa
- Match Winner: South Africa
- Top Batsman: Shubman Gill (India), Reeza Hendricks (South Africa)
- Top Bowler: Varun Chakravarthy (India), Anrich Nortje (South Africa)
- Most Sixes: Hardik Pandya (India), Dewald Brevis (South Africa)
- Player of the Match: Reeza Hendricks (South Africa)
- Projected Scores (Batting First): South Africa 165+, India 160+
- Match Handicap: South Africa
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**Disclaimer: Predictions are based on analysis and research; they are intended as insights, not certainties. They should be viewed as informational and not as guarantees. **
