Date: Wednesday, 17th December 2025
Kick-Off Time: 16:30 (AEST)
Stadium: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Ardonamau, India
India will hope to extend their winning run against South Africa when they both meet at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Ardonamau for the 4th game of this five-game T20I series. The hosts lead 2-1 with only a win needed to secure the series. Can they get it here? Let's dive into the preview and offer predictions.
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- Match: India vs South Africa
- Date: Wednesday, 17th December 2025
- Kick-Off Time: 16:30 (AEST)
- Stadium: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Ardonamau, India
Interesting Facts About Teams
India lead the head-to-head run against South Africa 20-13-1.
India are currently leading the series 2-1.
South Africa have lost six of their last eight, heading into this clash.
India have managed 14 wins of 18 T20Is since the start of 2025.
Weather Report before the Match
The weather at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Ardonamau is forecast to be cloudy, with temperatures ranging from 22°C, moderate humidity at 50%, and a moderate wind speed at 18 kmph. The chance of rain is around 0%, and the stadium is expected to be batting-friendly, so a high-scoring game is likely given the pitch conditions.
India vs South Africa: Chances of Winning
India enter this game for the fourth straight time, and it was expected despite the fact that they lost their last game. However, despite the bookmakers' favouritism, the game remains open to me, and either side can take the lead.
India's chance of winning - 72%
South Africa's chance of winning - 28%
India Preview
India defeated South Africa by seven wickets in the third game of the five-match T20 series in Dharamsala, taking the lead in the series once again. South Africa batted first and were dismissed for 117, with captain Aiden Markram scoring 61. Arshdeep Singh (2/13) and Varun Chakravarthy (2/11) led the Indian bowling attack. Jasprit Bumrah missed the match for personal reasons, making his future participation uncertain. This win follows India's 51-run loss in the second game, regaining momentum in the series.
Key Players: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Axar Patel, Sanju Samson
India Players List
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy.
South Africa Preview
After leveling the series 1-1 with a commanding 51-run victory in the 2nd match, South Africa are behind once again after losing by seven wickets in the third game. South Africa have now lost seven of their last nine matches and have only won six of 17 T20Is this year. However, they will now need to win this game for a chance to win the series.
Key Players: Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis
South Africa Players List
Aiden Markram (c), Ottineil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Tristan Stubbs.
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India vs South Africa Head-to-Head
India and South Africa have met 34 times in T20I events, with India leading the head-to-head run with 20 wins, South Africa have 13, and one game ended with no result.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total - 34
- South Africa - 13
- India - 20
- Draw - 00
- No Result - 01
Who will win the match, India vs South Africa?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday’s India vs South Africa T20 match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives India a 72% chance of beating South Africa in the T20 match.
India vs South Africa Prediction
It has been a tough series since game one here, with wins and counterwins. The hosts lead 2-1, and I think they will finish the business with another win here. While I think the tourists will put up a good fight, I expect the hosts to ink out a win.
Our first Prediction is over 339.5 runs — 1.70 odds for Bc.game Bookmaker
Our second prediction is India to win the toss — 2.00 odds for Dafabet bookmaker
Our Third Prediction is India to win the toss and the match — 2.524 odds for 1xBet Bookmakers
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