IND vs SA 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction
Match: India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I (South Africa Tour of India, 2025)
Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Time: 07:00 PM IST
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh
Introduction
The stage is set in Mullanpur for the second T20I between India and South Africa. After a dominating performance in the first game, the Men in Blue are looking to double their lead. The big news from the center is that India has won the toss and opted to bowl first, citing dew as a major factor.
South Africa, on the other hand, is desperate to bounce back. They have made three massive changes to their lineup, bringing in Reeza Hendricks, George Linde, and Ottneil Baartman to strengthen their squad. With the official Playing XIs now out, it’s time to lock in your winning fantasy teams!
Pitch Report: Mullanpur Stadium
Status: India chose to BOWL First.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed at the toss that there is already a bit of dew on the outfield. Mullanpur is a wonderful batting ground with fresh pitches, but the dew factor makes chasing significantly easier here.
- For Fantasy Players: Load up on India’s top-order batters (for the chase) and India’s death bowlers (who will bowl when the ball is dry). South Africa’s batters will be under pressure to set a high total (180+).
Confirmed Playing 11 (Just Announced)
🇮🇳 India Playing XI (Unchanged)
India goes with the same winning combination that decimated the Proteas in the first T20.
- Abhishek Sharma
- Shubman Gill
- Suryakumar Yadav (c)
- Tilak Varma
- Axar Patel
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Arshdeep Singh
🇿🇦 South Africa Playing XI (3 Changes)
Aiden Markram has shaken things up after the collapse in the first game.
- Reeza Hendricks (In for Stubbs/Rickelton)
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Aiden Markram (c)
- Dewald Brevis
- David Miller
- Donovan Ferreira
- George Linde (Spin all-rounder added)
- Marco Jansen
- Lutho Sipamla
- Lungi Ngidi
- Ottneil Baartman (In for Coetzee)
Key Players to Watch (Fantasy Picks)
- Hardik Pandya (IND): The MVP of the series so far. He offers 4 overs of pace and crucial finishing ability. A must-have captaincy choice.
- Suryakumar Yadav (IND): Chasing under lights is SKY’s territory. With the dew settling in, expect him to control the second innings.
- Arshdeep Singh (IND): Since India is bowling first, Arshdeep will bowl the crucial death overs. He is a prime candidate for 2-3 wickets.
- Quinton de Kock (SA): With Reeza Hendricks back, QDK can play more freely. He is the safest pick from the SA batting lineup.
- Marco Jansen (SA): His height and swing will be SA’s best weapon in the powerplay, plus he contributes lower-order runs.
Updated Dream11 Prediction Team‘ IND vs SA 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction
Based on Toss (India Bowling First)
| Category | Players |
| Wicketkeepers | Quinton de Kock (VC) |
| Batters | Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Reeza Hendricks |
| All-Rounders | Hardik Pandya (C), Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Axar Patel |
| Bowlers | Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh |
Fantasy Note: You can rotate David Miller in place of Axar Patel if you think SA will lose early wickets and need a middle-order rescue.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Small League Captain: Hardik Pandya (Safest), Suryakumar Yadav.
- Grand League Captain: Arshdeep Singh (Death bowling value), Abhishek Sharma (High risk, high reward), Marco Jansen.
FAQs
Q1: Who won the toss in IND vs SA 2nd T20?
Ans: India won the toss and elected to field (bowl) first.
Q2: What are the changes in the South Africa team?
Ans: South Africa made three changes: Reeza Hendricks, George Linde, and Ottneil Baartman have replaced Tristan Stubbs, Keshav Maharaj, and Gerald Coetzee.
Q3: Is the pitch good for batting or bowling?
Ans: It is a high-scoring ground, but dew will help the team batting second. Bowling first was the correct call by SKY.
Conclusion
With India opting to bowl, the game is set up perfectly for their pacers to restrict South Africa and for their explosive top order to chase down the target. South Africa’s inclusion of experienced players like Hendricks and Linde shows they are panicking slightly, but they remain a dangerous side. Prediction: India to win comfortably.
(Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.)
