India are all set to kick off a high-voltage five-match T20I series against South Africa at home, and there’s already a buzz—because Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya are finally back. Both players add serious balance to the squad, and their return couldn’t have come at a better time as India look to build momentum ahead of a packed T20 calendar.
Gill Back After Neck Injury; Hardik Also Returns
Gill, who had been nursing a neck injury sustained during the opening Test against South Africa, has been cleared by the BCCI’s Sports Science team. As India’s T20I vice-captain, his comeback boosts the top order and provides stability around skipper Suryakumar Yadav.
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Hardik Pandya is another big name returning after missing the Australia tour due to a quadricep injury. His all-round ability remains crucial for India in the shortest format.
India’s Squad Looks Balanced
Suryakumar Yadav continues to lead the side, while the pace attack will be spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh—India’s top wicket-taker in the format. Varun Chakravarthy, currently the world’s No.1 T20I bowler, will lead the spin department.
India begin this series after a confidence-boosting 2–1 ODI win, even though the Test series went South Africa’s way at 2–0.
Proteas Bring Back Nortje; Miller Joins the Party
South Africa will be led by Aiden Markram, with David Miller adding the much-needed firepower in the middle order. The big news for the visitors is the return of fast bowler Anrich Nortje to the T20I setup after more than a year.
IND vs SA T20I Venues
The action unfolds across five major stadiums:
- 1st T20I: Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
- 2nd T20I: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium, Mullanpur
- 3rd T20I: HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
- 4th T20I: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
- 5th T20I: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
IND vs SA T20I Head-to-Head
Both sides have faced off 31 times in T20Is:
- India: 18 wins
- South Africa: 12 wins
- No Result: 1
India and South Africa last met in the 2024 T20 World Cup final, where India clinched the trophy with a seven-run win.
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Where to Watch IND vs SA T20I Series Live
Fans can catch the live streaming of all five matches on JioHotstar (app & website).
Live telecast will be available on the Star Sports Network across India.
India vs South Africa T20 2025 — Full Schedule
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