The Board of Management for Cricket in India has formally unveiled the nationwide squad for the 5 match T20I sequence in opposition to South Africa, bringing an finish to the hypothesis surrounding a number of key gamers. Suryakumar Yadav will proceed to steer the Indian aspect, and the suspense round Shubman Gill’s availability has lastly been cleared. Gill makes his return to the squad after recovering from a brief damage layoff and has been named the vice captain for the sequence beginning on December 9. His choice marks a major enhance to India’s prime order because the crew prepares for one more aggressive worldwide project.
Hardik Pandya has additionally been named within the squad after finishing his rehabilitation from damage. His comeback provides depth to India’s center order and strengthens the all spherical division, a side India has relied on closely in T20 cricket. Hardik’s return, mixed with Gill’s availability, offers India a balanced lineup with each expertise and youthful vitality.
The crew encompasses a mix of rising skills and seasoned performers. Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma proceed to obtain backing from the selectors, whereas Shivam Dube and Axar Patel present extra energy hitting and all spherical versatility. India could have two wicketkeeping choices in Jitesh Sharma and Sanju Samson, each of whom convey robust ending skills. The bowling assault is headlined by Jasprit Bumrah, supported by Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana and Washington Sundar, providing a mixture of tempo, swing and spin choices.
India’s Squad for the T20I Collection in opposition to South Africa:
Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC)*, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar.
Observe: Shubman Gill’s participation is topic to health clearance from the BCCI Heart of Excellence.
South Africa Tour of India 2025 – T20I Schedule
1st T20I – Tuesday, 09 December 2025 at 7:00 PM in Cuttack
2nd T20I – Thursday, 11 December 2025 at 7:00 PM in New Chandigarh
third T20I – Sunday, 14 December 2025 at 7:00 PM in Dharamsala
4th T20I – Wednesday, 17 December 2025 at 7:00 PM in Lucknow
fifth T20I – Friday, 19 December 2025 at 7:00 PM in Ahmedabad
With star gamers returning and younger skills persevering with to rise, India’s squad announcement units the stage for an thrilling and exhausting fought sequence in opposition to South Africa.