India vs South Africa 2nd T20I: Full Match Preview, Probable Playing XI, Key Players & Insights

India, Dec 11 : India will face South Africa in the second T20I of the five-match series on Thursday, 11 December 2025, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. After a dominant 101-run win in the series opener, India will aim to maintain momentum, while the Proteas will be eager to bounce back.

Match Details:

Match: India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I

Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA New International Stadium, Chandigarh

Date & Time: 11 December 2025, 7:00 pm IST (Toss at 6:30 pm IST)

Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network & JioHotstar

Key Players to Watch:

India: Captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill will look to make an impact after subdued performances in the first T20I. Hardik Pandya remains in excellent form, having scored a match-winning 59 off 23 balls and contributing with the ball.

South Africa: Captain Aiden Markram and young batter Dewald Brevis will be crucial for stabilizing the innings and accelerating the scoring. Lungi Ngidi remains a major threat for India, having taken three wickets in the opening match.

Probable Playing XI:

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), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka

Head-to-Head Stats:

Total Matches Played: 32

India Wins: 19

South Africa Wins: 12

No Result: 1

With Chandigarh hosting its first international men’s match, the stadium is nearly sold out, promising an electrifying atmosphere. Both teams will aim to balance aggression with caution on a pitch expected to offer early movement, making this second T20I a crucial contest in the series.