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Preview: India vs South Africa 2nd T20: Prediction, Team News, Match Details

India vs South Africa

​‍​‌‍​‍‌​India vs South Africa T20I series continues with the second game after a one-sided victory in Cuttack. India fired on all cylinders in the first encounter, and South Africa would want to get back to their feet in no time, and maybe try a more consistent batting approach in ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌Mullanpur.

Team News

India:​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ After a convincing all-round show, Suryakumar Yadav is leading a confident team. Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill will look to provide a solid start at the top, while Hardik Pandya keeps dazzling with his finishing ability and provides the team with the most needed overs. Bumrah, Axar and Arshdeep are the ones to watch with the ball, adding extra spark with their growing rhythm.

South Africa: Aiden Markram’s side is hoping for a better batting performance after they were bowled out for 74. De Kock, Brevis and Miller are the ones to take the responsibility to stabilise the innings. Nortje and Ngidi are expected to lead the pace ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌attack, bringing renewed focus after their recent struggles.

Match Details

Location: New Chandigarh, India
Stadium: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
Date: Thursday, 11 December 2025
Kick-off Time: 7:00 p.m. IST

Head-to-Head

For the past several years, the two countries have engaged in a fierce competition for the T20 crown, and this rivalry has seen both teams prevail in important battles consistently. However, India comes to this game better equipped with better recent results, a stronger squad and the advantage of playing at home whereas South Africa is still looking for stability after a disappointing ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌beginning.

Match Prediction

India looks more balanced with a more potent bowling attack. The host can control the game if the top order gets the firepower.

Predicted score: India 178/5, South Africa 152/8 — India to win by 26 ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌runs, continuing their dominant run in this series.

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