IND vs SA 2nd T20I
Date: December 11, 2025 (Today) Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur (New Chandigarh) Time: 7:00 PM IST
After a record-breaking start to the series in Cuttack, Team India arrives in Mullanpur today with a chance to go 2-0 up against South Africa. The Men in Blue were ruthless in the opener, but the Proteas are known for their resilience. As the action shifts to Punjab, here is everything you need to know about the IND vs SA 2nd T20I.
The Context: India’s dominance vs SA’s Survival
India is coming off a massive 101-run victory in the 1st T20I, a game where everything went right for the hosts. Hardik Pandya’s blistering 59* off 28 balls powered India to 175, while the bowlers—led by Jasprit Bumrah—skittled South Africa for a paltry 74.
For South Africa, today is a test of character. Captain Aiden Markram needs his experienced batters, specifically David Miller and Quinton de Kock, to step up. Another loss here would put them under immense pressure for the rest of the 5-match series.
Pitch Report IND vs SA 2nd T20I: Mullanpur (New Chandigarh)
Unlike the turning track in Cuttack, the surface at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur is known to offer true bounce and carry, which should excite the pacers.
- What to expect: The ball will come onto the bat nicely, allowing for stroke-making. However, fast bowlers will get assistance with the new ball.
- Toss Prediction: With the match being played in Northern India during December, dew will be a massive factor. The captain winning the toss will almost certainly choose to bowl first.
Key Players to Watch
1. Arshdeep Singh (India)
Playing on his home ground in Punjab, the left-arm pacer will be India’s biggest weapon. He knows these conditions better than anyone and will look to swing the new ball under the lights.
2. Hardik Pandya (India)
Hardik is in red-hot form. His finishing ability was the difference in the first game, and his bowling adds the perfect balance to the Indian XI.
3. Tristan Stubbs (South Africa)
The Proteas need firepower. Stubbs is the designated “spin destroyers” and will be crucial in the middle overs if South Africa wants to post a competitive total.
Probable Playing XIs
India (Probable): Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Jitesh sharma(wk), Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, .
South Africa (Probable): Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Dewald Brevis,Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Lutho Sipamla
Match Prediction
South Africa will come hard, but India’s current form and the home conditions in Mullanpur make them the favorites. If India wins the toss and bowls, expect them to restrict South Africa to a chaseable total.
Prediction: India to win and take a 2-0 series lead.
Where to Watch Live?
- Streaming: JioCinema / JioHotstar
- TV: Sports18 Network / Star Sports
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only.
