India vs South Africa: The forthcoming 4th T20I match between India and South Africa holds great importance at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
A win for India would seal the series by 3-1, leaving the last fixture to spare in Ahmedabad. South Africa can keep the series alive by winning the upcoming clash and extending their hopes of clinching the trophy to the 5th T20I.
This preview is all about predicting the winner of IND vs SA 4th T20I 2025 by scrutinizing the head-to-head records, weather, and pitch report, and probable changes in the playing XI.
IND vs SA 4th T20I 2025 Match Details
- Men’s T20I Match Number: 3,645
- Date and Day: December 17, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Seating Capacity: 50,100
- Timings (IST): 07 pm
- Format: 20-over match
Head-to-Head Analytical Data of India vs South Africa in T20I
Analyzing the overall T20I records and matches won at home, India maintains a superior record over South Africa, and here are the head-to-head stats:
| Total T20I Matches Played (IND vs SA) | 34 |
| Winnings | INDIA: 19, and SOUTH AFRICA: 13 |
| No Result / Abandoned T20Is | 01 |
| IND vs SA T20Is Won at Home | INDIA: 06, and SOUTH AFRICA: 04 |
| IND vs SA T20Is Won Away | INDIA: 09, and SOUTH AFRICA: 07 |
| T20Is Won at Neutral Stadiums (IND vs SA) | INDIA: 04, and SOUTH AFRICA: 02 |
| Highest T20I Innings Total (IND vs SA) | INDIA: 283/1 in 20 overs, and SOUTH AFRICA: 227/3 in 20 overs |
| Lowest T20I Innings Total (IND vs SA) | INDIA: 92/10 in 17.2 overs, and SOUTH AFRICA: 74/10 in 12.3 overs |
India vs South Africa Head-to-Head in Last 5 T20Is
Here is how India has been dominant in the rivalry, having won its last 4 out of 5 T20Is against South Africa:
- 14th December 2025: Won by 7 Wickets.
- 11th December 2025: Lost by 51 Runs.
- 09th December 2025: Won by 101 Runs.
- 15th November 2024: Won by 131 Runs.
- 13th November 2024: Won by 11 Runs.
Lucknow Weather Forecast Updates for IND vs SA 4th T20I 2025
As per the recently updated weather forecast reports, the 4th T20I between India and South Africa has no chances of getting interrupted due to rain, as the match will be played under clear conditions:
- Temperature: 12 °C
- Wind Speed: 7 km/hr
- Cloud Cover: 0%
- Humidity: 68%
- Dew Point: 6°
- Rainfall Chances: 0%
Ekana Stadium Pitch Report for IND vs SA 4th T20I 2025
The pitches at the Ekana stadium are expected to be very sluggish, where spinners tend to produce a high level of variations. Although pacers struggle to take wickets, but can control the flow of runs.
Especially in the first innings, the batting sides will find it tough to execute big shots. However, a proper shot selection and strike rotation would be wise enough to compile a challenging total between 160 and 185 on the board.
Batting or Bowling First: Toss Winning Captain’s Decision at Ekana Stadium
As dew is likely to influence the outcome of the match, particularly in the second half, the toss-winning skipper should prefer chasing as the best choice. While the first innings total in the range of 160–185 is often challenging at this venue, batters are assisted with perfect stroke play during run chases.
Predicting the Changes in Playing XI for India vs South Africa 4th T20I 2025
While India is expected to maintain the same playing XI combination, South Africa is expected to implement a few changes after suffering a massive loss in their recent outing:
India’s Predicted Playing XI vs South Africa for 4th T20I 2025:
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Abhishek Sharma | Spin Bowling All-Rounder |
| 2. | Shubman Gill | Batter |
| 3. | Suryakumar Yadav (Captain) | Batter |
| 4. | Tilak Varma | Batter |
| 5. | Hardik Pandya | Fast Bowling All-Rounder |
| 6. | Shivam Dube | Fast Bowling All-Rounder |
| 7. | Jitesh Sharma | Wicketkeeper and Batter |
| 8. | Harshit Rana | Fast Bowler |
| 9. | Varun Chakravarthy | Spin Bowler |
| 10. | Kuldeep Yadav | Spin Bowler |
| 11. | Arshdeep Singh | Fast Bowler |
South Africa’s Predicted Playing XI vs India for 4th T20I 2025:
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Reeza Hendricks | Batter |
| 2. | Quinton de Kock | Wicketkeeper and Batter |
| 3. | Aiden Markram (Captain) | Batter |
| 4. | Dewald Brevis | Batter |
| 5. | Tristan Stubbs | Wicketkeeper and Batter |
| 6. | David Miller | Batter |
| 7. | Marco Jansen | Fast Bowling All-Rounder |
| 8. | George Linde | Spin Bowling All-Rounder |
| 9. | Keshav Maharaj | Spin Bowler |
| 10. | Lungi Ngidi | Fast Bowler |
| 11. | Ottneil Baartman | Fast Bowler |
Winner Prediction: India vs South Africa 4th T20I 2025
India holds a slight advantage in winning against South Africa, given their head-to-head record against South Africa in terms of overall T20I cricket as well as the last five clashes.
As both teams feature highly aggressive batters in the squad, the competition is likely to become tougher than expected.
No matter how much the team bolsters its strong batting line-up, having a quality set of spinners in the playing XI is the key to success at the Ekana Stadium in the forthcoming clash.