India vs South Africa Best Fantasy Playing XI Prediction for 1st T20I 2025 and Who Will Win IND vs SA T20I?

India vs South Africa Best Fantasy Playing XI Prediction for 1st T20I 2025: India have won the ODI series 2-1 after losing the Test series 2-0 and will be taking on South Africa in the first of the five-match T20Is, on Tuesday, November 09. The India vs South Africa game will be hosted at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. The India vs South Africa 1st T20I 2025 will have a scheduled start time of 7:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). Meanwhile, fans can scroll down to find out details about the India vs South Africa best fantasy playing XI predictions of the 1st T20I 2025. Trishul-Shaped Floodlights Installed in Under-Construction Cricket Stadium in Varanasi, Ground Design to Have More Symbols Associated to Lord Mahadev (Watch Video).

India come into the clash as a settled, confident unit bolstered by the return of Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya aiming to build momentum ahead of the next T20 World Cup. South Africa, meanwhile, must overcome a challenging year in T20s and rely on players like Dewald Brevis to spark momentum. Both teams will aim to set the tone early in the series, making this a crucial clash for momentum, team combinations, and early bragging rights in the IND vs SA rivalry. Expect a competitive opener as India looks to assert dominance while South Africa hunts for rhythm.

IND vs SA 1st T20I 2025 Fantasy Prediction?

Wicket-keeper: Quinton de Kock (SA)

Batters: Suryakumar Yadav (IND), Tilak Varma (IND), Dewald Brevis (SA)

All-Rounders: Abhishek Sharma (IND), Aiden Markram (SA), Donovan Ferreira (SA), Marco Jansen (SA)

Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah (IND), Kuldeep Yadav (IND), Varun Chakaravarthy (IND). Virat Kohli Partners with Agilitas Sports for One8: Ends Long-Term PUMA Deal.

Who Will Win IND vs SA 1st T20I 2025 Match?

India hold a clear edge in T20Is against South Africa, having won 18 of the 31 matches between them — compared to South Africa’s 12 victories. With their top weapons in form, including strike-heavy batters and full-strength bowling, India can exploit home-ground momentum. Meanwhile South Africa have struggled in T20 this year, picking up only a handful of wins, which raises doubts over consistency under pressure. While they are never to be underestimated — thanks to their pace attack and power-hitting — conditions in India and the home crowd advantage tilt the balance in India’s favour. Expect a dominant performance from the hosts and a likely first-match win for India.

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