𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : India vs South Africa
𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : December 11,Thursday
𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 13:40 PM IST
𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh, India
𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 2nd T20 2025
India have dominated South Africa in T20Is recently, winning four of their last five encounters.
- India’s key players for this match are Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Hardik Pandya.
- For South Africa, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, and Marco Jansen could be the game-changers.
- A score of around 180-190 will be competitive at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.
India vs South Africa
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
IND vs RSA Match Prediction & Analysis
India and South Africa are set to renew their battle in New Chandigarh for the second T20I of the series. The hosts made a strong statement in the opening match, taking a 1-0 lead with a commanding all-round effort. Now, they’ll aim to make it 2-0 and assert their dominance further in the series. For South Africa, the challenge is steep against a side that thrives in home conditions. They’ll need something exceptional to turn things around. Right now, India head in as clear favourites.
TEAMS PREVIEW
India Preview
A fiery innings from all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who struck a game-changing 59* from 28 balls, along with an inspired effort by the bowlers, helped India secure a massive 101-run victory in the first T20I.
The batting lineup looks deep and confident from beginning to end and will be counted upon to deliver again. Abhishek Sharma will again aim to strike early in the powerplay. He was India’s spark in the Asia Cup and during the series in Australia, often hitting 30 to 40 runs at a strike rate above 200. One burst of 30 from him can lift the innings right away.
Shubman Gill is set to guide the innings, while Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma should look to push on in the middle overs. Both are strong picks for contributions of 30 plus here.
Lower down, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, and Jitesh Sharma add depth and can chip in with handy 20 to 30 runs if they spend enough time in the middle.
India’s bowling has plenty of strength. Jasprit Bumrah is one of the most effective quicks in the world and will be their main threat in the final overs. Arshdeep Singh works well alongside him, and the pair can cause further damage late in the innings.
South Africa Preview
South Africa had a tough outing in the first T20I and never found the flow they wanted on a pitch that played true. A chase of 176 slipped away fast as they folded for 74, and the batting setup has to show far more control and form in the second match.
Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock shape the early phase of their lineup, blending intent with the patience needed to build once the opposition tightens its lines.
The middle section is held by Tristan Stubbs, who can spend long stretches at the crease and guide the innings forward while keeping his strike rate moving.
Their batting has depth, with Dewald Brevis, David Miller, and Marco Jansen providing steady support through the latter part of the order. All three have shown they can chip in with bursts of 20 to 30 runs at a strike rate above 130, which adds length to this side.
The bowling unit looked balanced, with Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi capable of delivering strong spells that trouble India at the start and in the closing overs. Jansen has also added pressure through the bounce and pace he finds on this tour, and he should have another good outing. Keshav Maharaj’s spin, however, is not expected to trouble India’s batters, and they will go after him.
Weather Conditions
Evening conditions at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh often make for a competitive 20-over contest under lights. Fast bowlers may get some early bounce and carry on the sand-based surface before the ball softens. As overs progress, the outfield tends to slow a bit, offering spinners a chance to make an impact.
The weather will be cold and pleasant, with no rain in sight.
IND vs RSA Pitch Report
Recent T20 games at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium have seen first-innings totals hover around 165–180, while chasing sides have occasionally surpassed 150 thanks to dew settling in. For this fixture, a score of around 180 will keep the chasing side under pressure.
Toss: To Bowl
Most sides prefer chasing in night games in T20 matches in India, and this pattern is likely to continue here.