India and South Africa are set to face each other in the second match of the five-match T20 series at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on Thursday, December 11. This match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST. Stay tuned with our IND vs SA prediction, team preview, pitch report, player stats and winner prediction ahead of this exciting contest.
Like the ODI series, Team India has performed well in the first match of the 5-match T20 series. They won against South Africa by a huge margin of 101 runs. The Indian side is full of confidence ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. In the last match, while India batted first and made a good score of 175 runs, they also bowled out South Africa for just 74. The win in the last match will definitely increase the confidence of the Indian side.
On the other hand, South Africa performed well in the Test series, after which they lost the ODI series and didn’t do well even in the first match of the T20 series. South Africa will look to improve their batting and bowling lineups in the second match.
Head-to-Head Record: A total of 32 matches played between these two sides. India has won 19, South Africa has won 12, and one match has had no result. South Africa didn’t do well against India in the T20S. They have won only one match out of their last five head-to-head matches, while India has won four.
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India Preview
The Indian team continues its excellent form in the T20 format. In the very first match of the series, the host has shown that they are capable of defeating any team. Under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian side would like to continue this momentum in the second match as well.
The batting of the Indian side is its strong point. However, they did not show their best game in the last match. Abhishek Sharma is currently in excellent form, scoring 395 runs in the last 10 games at a strike rate of 174. Apart from him, the middle-order players are also in good form, who helped the team in difficult situations in the last match. Moreover, Hardik Pandya played a brilliant innings of 59 runs off 28 balls in last game. However, the poor form of the Indian captain and vice-captain can definitely be a matter of worry.
In the first match of the series, Team India’s bowlers did a great job by dismissing South Africa for just 74 runs and helped India to a massive 101-run win. Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel bowled well, and all managed to take 2 wickets each. The Indian team would like to continue the same kind of bowling performance in the next match as well.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | Over 29.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Abhishek Sharma is in explosive form with 395 runs in his last 10 matches at a strike rate of 174. He has been India’s most dependable top-order hitter and is well-positioned to cross this line again.
South Africa Preview
South Africa is a strong team, but their performance has been disappointing in white-ball cricket. They also suffered a one-sided defeat in the last match. However, in the second match, captain Aiden Markram can take the field with some changes.
In batting, no other batsman except Dewald Brevis has done well in the last match. However, Dewald Brevis and Tristan Stubbs, are in good form. Brevis scored 284 runs in the last nine games, while Stubbs scored 143 runs in the last nine. However, to make a comeback in this series, the team will have to get a good start from skipper Aiden Markram.
South Africa didn’t perform well in the bowling. However, Lungi Ngidi taking three wickets while Lutho Sipamla took two. They needs to improve in its bowling and stop India from scoring big total. Only a good performance can help the team win the next match. South Africa fans will be hoping for a good bowling performance from Marco Jansen and Anrich Nortje as well.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Breetzke | Over 28.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Matthew Breetzke was South Africa’s standout performer in the first ODI with a fluent 72. His current form and confidence make him a strong pick to score over 28.5 runs in this match.
IND vs SA Probably Playing XI
India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubham Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Shivam Dube, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh.
South Africa: Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi.
IND vs SA Pitch Report
The pitch at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, is known for batting friendly surfaces, as seen in the IPL games. Although there have never been any international matches here before, this is the first time this ground has hosted an international game. We can hope a high-scoring match at this surface. The toss could play a big role in this match. Dew could have an impact on the second innings. The toss winning team would like to bowl first and chase the target.
The weather on Thursday morning at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium, Mullanpur is expected to be sunny around 18°C, with 0% chance of rain, comfortable 46% humidity, and very light winds near 3 km/h.
IND vs SA Winner Prediction
The Indian side has been performing consistently well in the T20 format. The way their players have taken charge of the team after the retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from T20 is excellent. In their home conditions, India will once again be the favourites to win this match.
On the other hand, the South African will have to forget the defeat of the first match and enter the second match with a good mindset. Only a good performance can help them make a comeback in this series. The top order will need to perform well, with other batters and the captain needing to perform well. Fans will hoping for a good contest at the New Chandigarh ground.
Our Prediction: India
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