India vs South Africa are going to face each other in the second T20I of the five-match series at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, on Thursday, December 11.
Team India, which has won the first match, comes as a confident pack to add even more dazzle to the diamond. South Africa, on the other hand, is going to aim for a comeback and make the series one-all in what appears to be an electrifying battle.
The venue is ripe for another exhilarating clash between the two highly competitive teams. The winning streak brings them a mental advantage as they enter this important match.
South Africa has to deliver under the pressure created by their opening loss, which, on the other hand, is a very good chance for them to show their quality. Both teams are aware of the necessity of edging the series to either 2-0 or 1-1 in the middle matches with three matches left in the series.
India vs South Africa Match Details
| Match | India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I, South Africa tour of India 2025 |
| Date | Thursday, December 11; 7:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh |
| Broadcast and live-streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App and Website) |
IND vs SA: Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
| Matches Played | 32 |
| Won by IND | 19 |
| Won by SA | 12 |
| No Result / Tied | 01 |
Mullanpur, Chandigarh Pitch Report
The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, in New Chandigarh is a fair battleground for both bat and ball. The surface gives an early lead to the batsmen because of the fast outfield. Admission to the spin department is given in the latter half of the game, especially during the second phase. Batters rule the roost in this place, where they will face less resistance from the bowlers.
India vs South Africa: 2nd T20I Match Analysis
India’s Strengths
India’s bowling attack proved devastating in the first T20I, dismissing South Africa for their lowest-ever T20I total of 74. Arshdeep Singh’s early breakthroughs set the tone, removing Quinton de Kock and Tristan Stubbs. Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Varun Chakaravarthy showcased collective excellence, sharing wickets effectively. This multi-dimensional bowling attack creates sustained pressure across all phases.
India’s Weaknesses
India’s top-order batting collapsed initially in the first match despite reaching 175/6. Suryakumar Yadav departed after quick boundaries, while Shubman Gill’s injury return lasted just two deliveries, creating instability. Early-order fragility against quality opposition could become problematic if South African bowlers execute disciplined line-and-length bowling strategically in upcoming matches.
South Africa’s Strengths
South Africa possesses quality pace bowlers capable of generating movement and extracting bounce from helpful pitches. Their batting lineup includes talented players like Quinton de Kock and Tristan Stubbs, who can accelerate scoring quickly. Dewald Brevis showed resilience with 22 runs in the first match, indicating individual capability exists despite collective failure during their 12.3-over collapse.
South Africa’s Weaknesses
South Africa’s catastrophic 74-run collapse exposes severe batting vulnerability and lack of resilience under pressure situations. They folded in just 12.3 overs, suggesting fundamental issues with team composition and middle-order stability. The absence of partnerships and inability to handle the Indian bowling combination indicate potential structural weaknesses that could persist throughout the series.
India vs South Africa Predicted Playing XIs
India (IND):
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma(w), Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh
South Africa (SA):
Quinton de Kock(w), Aiden Markram(c), Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Lutho Sipamla, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje
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