India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: Preview, H2H stats, recent form, when and where to watch?

India, riding high after a series-opening win, faces South Africa in the 2nd T20I on December 11, 2025, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium.

Hardik Pandya's unbeaten 59 off 28 balls helped India win the first T20I of the series in Cuttack. Image | BCCI on X

Riding high after a convincing win in the series opener, India steps onto the field with momentum firmly on their side. The stage is set for December 11, 2025, as the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, transforms into a battleground where South Africa will fight to even the score. Expect fireworks under the floodlights at 7:00 PM IST, as India looks to tighten its grip and South Africa seeks redemption in a contest brimming with drama and opportunity.

Match Details

Match: India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I

Date and time: 11 December, 7 pm IST

Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh

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Recent form

India enters on a high following their opening win, bolstered by Hardik Pandya's power-hitting and impact from Arhsdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel with the ball.

Their recent T20I streak underscores seamless transitions post key retirements, with victories over Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

South Africa, however, seeks redemption after a batting collapse in the first game and a prior whitewash by Australia.

Despite successes at venues like Gqeberha, their form has dipped since the T20 World Cup final loss. Both teams will prioritise momentum ahead of the five-match series.

H2H stats

India and South Africa have played against each other 32 times in T20I cricket. The Indian team has a clear advantage over the Proteas after winning 19 of those matches, while South Africa have won 12 times, with one game ending with no result.

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Injury updates and team news

India may stick with a winning combination, but could debut uncapped talents if rotations occur. Hardik Pandya's fitness remains key, alongside Arshdeep Singh's new-ball threat.

South Africa eyes returns like Reeza Hendricks from illness, potentially replacing underperformers, while bolstering pace with Ottneil Baartman. However, there are fewer chances of Anrich Nortje getting dropped right after one match as well.

Aiden Markram's leadership will stabilise the top order, with Dewald Brevis as an X-factor.

There are no news of injuries from either camp as of now.

Possible lineups

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

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