IND vs SA 4th T20I Match Fantasy Tips of South Africa Tour of India 2025
The fourth T20I of the South Africa tour of India 2025 is set to be played on December 17 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. With India holding a 2–1 lead in the five-match series, both teams will be eager to seize momentum heading into the final fixture. Here’s a detailed look at match preview, pitch report, key players, and IND vs SA 4th T20I Match Fantasy Tips.
IND vs SA 4th T20I Match Preview
India come into this contest high on confidence after a convincing eight-wicket win in the third T20I. Their bowlers dismantled South Africa for just 117 runs before the batters chased the target comfortably inside 16 overs. South Africa, meanwhile, will be desperate to bounce back and level the series.
Tilak Varma has been India’s standout performer with the bat so far, while Varun Chakravarthy has led the bowling attack impressively. For South Africa, skipper Aiden Markram has been the most consistent batter, whereas Lungi Ngidi has provided key breakthroughs with the ball.
Pitch Report: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
The Lucknow surface is traditionally on the slower side, offering assistance to spinners and bowlers who rely on variations.
Batters who apply themselves early and bowlers with good control are likely to thrive. Chasing hasn’t been easy at this venue, making the toss an important factor.
Current Form & Key Stats
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Top run-scorer (India): Tilak Varma – 114 runs
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Top wicket-taker (India): Varun Chakravarthy – 6 wickets
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Top run-scorer (South Africa): Aiden Markram – 104 runs
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Top wicket-taker (South Africa): Lungi Ngidi – 6 wickets
India’s depth in both batting and bowling has given them the edge, while South Africa have struggled with consistency in the middle order.
Fantasy Cricket Tips – India vs South Africa 4th T20I
Top Fantasy Batters
Best Fantasy Bowlers
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Varun Chakravarthy (India): His mystery spin makes him a must-pick on a slow Lucknow pitch.
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Anrich Nortje (South Africa): Can fetch wickets with pace and bounce, especially in the powerplay.
All-rounder Picks
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Match Prediction
Based on current form and conditions, India start as favourites, but South Africa have enough firepower to cause an upset if their top order clicks.
The India vs South Africa 4th T20I promises an exciting fantasy contest, with spinners and top-order batters expected to play a decisive role.
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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. **