IND vs SA 2nd T20I, Pitch Report, Head to Head, Playing 11, AI Prediction

India and South Africa are set to clash in the 2nd T20I of the South Africa Tour of India 2025 on Thursday, 11 December, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur. After dominating the opening game, India leads the five-match series 1–0 and will look to extend their advantage, while South Africa aim to bounce back strongly and level the series.

Match Details: IND vs SA

Category	Information
Series	South Africa Tour of India 2025
Match	India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I
Venue	Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium
City	Mullanpur (New Chandigarh)
Date and Time	11 December 2025, 7:00 PM IST
Toss Time	Scheduled for 6:30 PM IST
Live Streaming	FanCode, JioHotstar, Star Sports Network

Match Preview

India produced a clinical performance in the 1st T20I, beating South Africa by a massive 101 runs. Batting first, India posted 175/6, thanks to a brilliant counter-attacking knock from Hardik Pandya, who hammered 59 runs off 28 balls, and a steady contribution from Axar Patel (23 off 21).

In response, South Africa were never in the chase. Indian bowlers showcased exceptional discipline and aggression, bowling out the Proteas for just 74 runs in 12.3 overs. Dewald Brevis (22) and Tristan Stubbs (14) were the only batters to reach double digits.

South Africa will need a strong comeback to stay competitive in the series, especially with their top order struggling against India's varied attack. Meanwhile, India will aim to maintain momentum and tighten their grip on the series with another commanding performance.

Head-to-Head Records (T20Is): IND vs SA

Team	Matches Won
India (IND)	19
South Africa (SA)	12
No Result	1

India hold a strong head-to-head advantage, giving them a psychological upper hand heading into the second match.

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Weather & Pitch Report

Weather Report: Chandigarh is expected to witness clear and dry weather. There is no chance of rainfall, ensuring a full match without interruptions.
Pitch Report: The Mullanpur surface offers early assistance to fast bowlers with extra bounce on the sand-based pitch. As the ball softens and the match progresses, spinners come into play due to the slowing outfield. Batting is easiest during the first half, and the average first-innings score is around 170, indicating a competitive yet balanced wicket.

Probable Playing 11

India (IND) Playing 11:

1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Shubman Gill, 3. Suryakumar Yadav (C), 4. Tilak Varma, 5. Axar Patel, 6. Hardik Pandya, 7. Jitesh Sharma (WK), 8. Shivam Dube, 9. Arshdeep Singh, 10. Jasprit Bumrah, 11. Varun Chakaravarthy.

South Africa (SA) Playing 11

1. Aiden Markram (C), 2. Quinton de Kock (WK), 3. David Miller, 4. Dewald Brevis, 5. Tristan Stubbs, 6. Donovan Ferreira, 7. Anrich Nortje, 8. Lutho Sipamla, 9. Marco Jansen, 10. Keshav Maharaj, 11. Lungi Ngidi.

Who Will Win Today’s Match? (AI Match Prediction)

Based on current form, team balance, and momentum from the 1st T20I, India enter the second match as strong favorites. Their batting depth, coupled with a world-class bowling attack led by Jasprit Bumrah, gives them a big edge.

South Africa do have match-winners like Quinton de Kock, Miller, and Markram, but they will need a significantly improved batting performance to challenge India.

AI Prediction: India to win the 2nd T20I and take a 2–0 lead in the series.

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