India and South Africa head into the final T20I of the five-match series, which will be held on Friday, December 19, in Ahmedabad.
Dew will be a deciding factor in T20Is in India, especially during winter. The shortest format will run for just over three hours, which means all matches will start only after sunset.
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South Africa tumbled in the recently concluded ODI series as they lost 2-1 against the hosts, just weeks after historically winning the Test series 2-0 on Indian soil after 25 years.
The Proteas hoped to bounce back in the first match of the T20I series, however, they suffered an embarrassing 101-run defeat as they were bowled out for 74 runs in Cuttack.
The visitors, though, bounced back in style as they registered a thumping win in the second T20I, only to slip once again in Dharamshala in the third match of the series.
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The fourth T20I was called off due to excessive fog in Lucknow. India will now aim to seal the fate of the series in Ahmedabad, while South Africa will fight to keep a tie.
Ahmedabad latest weather forecast for India vs. South Africa 5th T20I
According to AccuWeather, Ahmedabad is set for a moderately cold Friday evening, with no rain expected at any point.
Evening temperatures are forecast to hover around 15°C, with moderate humidity and a mild wind from the north peaking at about 15 km/h. Conditions will only get cooler as the night approaches.
There is hardly any cloud cover and forecasts show no precipitation and no thunderstorms, creating a clear path for an uninterrupted match.
Chances of rain interrupting play in Lucknow:
Current projections indicate zero probability of rainfall, both during the evening innings and the night under the lights.
Reports suggest the only notable factor is the air quality in Ahmedabad, which has been deemed unhealthy.
With no weather threat on the radar, the contest is expected to run smoothly, placing full focus on team strategy, pitch behaviour and the debate about toss advantage.
Fans can anticipate a full 40 overs unless conditions in Lucknow change unexpectedly.
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What time does India vs. South Africa 5th T20I kick off?
The fifth T20I match takes place at Naredndra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, and kicks off on Friday, December 19 at 7:00 p.m. local time.
How to watch the India vs South Africa 5th T20I match from India?
Here’s how to watch the fifth T20I match in India:
- TV channel: Star Sports Network
- Live stream: JioHotstar App and Website
This match is available for live TV broadcast on Star Sports Network in India. Fans can also watch the live stream on the JioHotstar App and website.
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