India and South Africa are set to face each other in the second T20I of the five-match series at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh on Thursday, 11 December. After winning the first match convincingly, India will look to extend their lead, while South Africa hope to bounce back strongly.
Match Details:
• Fixture: India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I – South Africa tour of India 2025
• Date & Time: Thursday, December 11, 7:00 PM IST
• Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh
India enter this match with full confidence after a dominant performance in the series opener in Cuttack. The Men in Blue claimed a massive 101-run victory after bowling out South Africa for their lowest-ever T20I score of 74. Hardik Pandya’s explosive return, combined with a clinical bowling display, gave India complete control from start to finish.
The first T20I saw India recover from early trouble. Suryakumar Yadav fell after a flashy start, and Shubman Gill’s comeback from injury ended after just two balls, leaving India unsettled. But Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma steadied the innings with a composed partnership. Axar Patel added important runs later, and Hardik Pandya stole the show with a powerful unbeaten 59 off 28 balls, guiding India to 175/6.
South Africa, on the other hand, never managed to settle in their chase. Arshdeep Singh dismissed Quinton de Kock and Tristan Stubbs early, putting the visitors under pressure. Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Varun Chakaravarthy and Shivam Dube all joined the wicket-taking effort. Apart from Dewald Brevis’ 22, no other batter could resist India’s disciplined attack as South Africa were bowled out in just 12.3 overs.
Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Matches Played: 32
India Wins: 19
South Africa Wins: 12
No Result / Tied: 1
First Meeting: December 2006 (India won)
Most Recent Meeting: 9 December 2025 (India won)
Probable Playing XIs
India:
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh
South Africa:
Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Lutho Sipamla, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje
Pitch Report – Mullanpur, Chandigarh
The pitch in Mullanpur offers a balanced contest. Batters enjoy the first half of the innings due to the quick outfield and good bounce. As the match progresses, spinners begin to take control, especially in the second innings. Bowlers who rely on variations tend to succeed here. A score around 170–180 is competitive on this surface.
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Key Players to Watch
Tilak Varma: Looked in good touch in the first match and is expected to play another important role in the middle order.
Jasprit Bumrah: Fresh from completing 100 T20I wickets, he is in great rhythm and can exploit early movement and late-overs pressure.
Hardik Pandya: His form with the bat and his wicket-taking ability make him one of India’s biggest threats.
Dewald Brevis: South Africa will hope their young star delivers under pressure after being the only positive in the previous game.
Probable Match Scenarios
If India bat first, they are likely to aim for a total above 170, given their power-hitters and the batting-friendly conditions early on. South Africa must avoid early collapses and may look to shuffle their batting strategy to counter India’s pace attack. Spinners will play a major role in the second half, especially if the pitch slows down.
Match Prediction
Considering India’s form, confidence, and depth, the team batting first is expected to hold the advantage. India remain favourites to win the second T20I unless South Africa produce a significantly improved batting performance.
