Updated 17 December 2025 at 18:05 IST
India vs South Africa 4th T20I Live Updates And Score: Suryakymar Yadav-led Men in Blue Look To Seize Series Win Tonight
India will lock horns against South Africa in the 4th T20I at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, starting at 07:00 PM IST. The Men in Blue are leading the series 2-1 after winning by 101 runs in the third T20I. Stars like Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Sharma will be in prime focus among Indian fans, while Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav will look to improve their form in the limited-over format.
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IND vs SA 4th T20I Live: India and South Africa will now lock horns in the fourth T20I match, with the action happening at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The series currently stands at 2-1, with the Men in Blue currently having the lead in the competition.
The Suryakumar Yadav-led Team India bounced back in style with an all-around performance, helping them seize a clinical victory in the third T20I and take the series 2-1. The Proteas Men have a lot at stake now, as the match today has become a must-win affair.
The Men in Blue and Proteas Men will look to stamp authority in the competition, and expect it to be a competitive affair between the two sides. Stay tuned as we bring you ball-by-ball updates, expert insights, and all the action from this high-voltage encounter.
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IND vs SA 4th T20I Live: India will aim to extend their dominance in the competition, while South Africa will be desperate to bounce back and level the series once again. Key battles will ensue between India's in-form bowling arsenal and the Proteas Men's power hitters, making it a promising contest under the lights.
17 December 2025 at 18:05 IST
India vs South Africa 4th T20I Live: Toss coming up shortly
IND vs SA 4th T20I Live: Toss is scheduled to take place at 6:30 PM IST at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
17 December 2025 at 17:56 IST
India vs South Africa 4th T20I Live: SKY and Gill under pressure
IND vs SA 4th T20I Live: Skipper Suryakumar Yadav has been struggling with the bat for quite some time now, having scored 239 runs from 21 innings at a strike rate of 119.5. While India have won 80% of the games under the leadership of SKY, the skipper's underwhelming form ahead of the World Cup is a concern for everyone.
Meanwhile, vice captain Shubman Gill is yet to make an impact on the T20I format. With players like Yashasvi Jaiswal waiting on the sidelines, Gill is under pressure to deliver an impactful knock.
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17 December 2025 at 17:40 IST
India vs South Africa 4th T20I Live: Match to start at 7 PM IST
IND vs SA 4th T20I Live: India vs South Africa 4th T20I is scheduled to start from 7 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 6:30 PM IST at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
17 December 2025 at 17:38 IST
India vs South Africa 4th T20I Live: South Africa T20I squad against India
IND vs SA 4th T20I Live: SA T20I squad: Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Lutho Sipamla, Lungi Ngidi, Reeza Hendricks, Corbin Bosch, George Linde, Tony de Zorzi, Ottneil Baartman, Kwena Maphaka.
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17 December 2025 at 17:35 IST
India vs South Africa 4th T20I Live: India T20I squad against South Africa
IND vs SA 4th T20I Live: The T20I squad against 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 Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar.
17 December 2025 at 17:32 IST
India vs South Africa 4th T20I Live: Will Jaspreet Bumrah be back for the 4th T20I?
IND vs SA 4th T20I Live: Jaspreet Bumrah missed out on India's win against South Africa on December 14 due to a family emergency. The player is, however, expected to feature in the 4th T20I. Teammate Shivam Dube in the pre-match conference shared, "I think, probably, what I have heard is that he is coming for the match. Bumrah is available, as far as I know. But exactly, I don’t know what is 100% sure."
17 December 2025 at 17:26 IST
India vs South Africa 4th T20I Live: South Africa's record at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
IND vs SA 4th T20I Live: The Proteas are yet to play a T20I match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
17 December 2025 at 17:24 IST
India vs South Africa 4th T20I Live: India's T20I record at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium
IND vs SA 4th T20I Live: India have played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on three occasions against New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and West Indies. The host's side have emerged victorious in all three occasions.
17 December 2025 at 17:16 IST
India vs South Africa 4th T20I Live: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow pitch report
IND vs SA 4th T20I Live: The 4th IND vs SA T20I will be played in Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. The Lucknow pitch typically plays on the slower side, placing importance on patience and smart batting. Batters would need to focus on their timing and strike rotation rather than hard-hitting. As the innings wear on, the pitch is expected to allow the batters to play more freely. Meanwhile, Spinners could find assistance through grip and turn during the middle phase, while seamers using cutters and hard lengths can likely extract help from the pitch. Additionally, evening dew can also be a factor.
17 December 2025 at 16:40 IST
India vs South Africa 4th T20I Live: Hello and Welcome!
Welcome to the love blog of the India vs South Africa 4th T20I. The stakes are high for both sides as one win will help India secure a series lead.
South Africa, on the other hand, will look to reassert their dominance in the competition and level the series once again.
Expect it to be a thrilling competition under the lights.
Published By : Pavitra Shome
Published On: 17 December 2025 at 16:47 IST