India takes on South Africa in the second T20 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh, on December 11, 2025. The first match was total domination – India hammered South Africa by 101 runs as the Proteas’ batting just collapsed against India’s relentless bowling attack. The Cuttack pitch was tough on everyone except Hardik Pandya, who smashed it like the conditions were made for him, and now India’s riding high with a 1-0 lead and all the confidence. South Africa needs to regroup fast. Let’s break down the team performances, pitch conditions, and our IND vs SA 2nd T20 match prediction. Who will win today’s match?
Team Performance: IND vs SA
India:
The India put on a complete show in the first match, handling a tricky seam-friendly pitch way better than South Africa did. They were in a bit of trouble early on at 78/4, but then Hardik just took over. His unbeaten 59 off just 28 balls were absolutely brutal – the way he middles everything on a pitch with steep bounce and movement was pure class. That knock completely changed the game and pushed India to a solid 175/6.
Then the bowlers came in and finished the job. They used the conditions perfectly – way better than the South African batters could figure out. The seamers and spinners worked together beautifully and bundled out the Proteas for just 74. India looked sharp, confident, and knew exactly what they were doing out there. That’s the kind of all-round performance that shows real depth.
South Africa:
South Africa’s batting was a complete disaster. The pitch needed patience and smart cricket, but they just couldn’t figure it out. They got rolled over for just 74 in 12.3 overs – that’s a record low, and honestly, it was painful to watch. They never got going against India’s tight bowling and had no answer to the movement and bounce. Sure, they’ve had injuries and some squad changes lately, but that’s not the whole story. They just couldn’t read the conditions at all and nobody stuck around to build any partnerships. After getting hammered in the ODIs too, they’re now staring at back-to-back heavy losses across formats. Their biggest problem right now? They’re just not consistent enough, and with the tour only getting harder from here, they really need to sort things out fast.
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Weather forecast
- Temperature: 25.8°C
- Humidity: 81%
- Rain: 12% chance of rain
- Wind direction: North East
- Wind speed: 7.2km/h
Pitch Report: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
The pitch at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur should be pretty good for batting. It’s got a quick outfield and nice bounce, so batters who like to play their shots will enjoy it. The fast bowlers might get a bit of help early on with some movement, and the spinners should get into the game later as the pitch starts to wear out. Here’s the thing though – dew’s expected to come down in the evening, and that usually makes chasing a lot easier. So whoever wins the toss will probably want to bowl first and chase under lights.
India vs South Africa 2nd T20 – Playing 11
| India Squad | South Africa Squad |
|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | Quinton de Kock (wk) |
| Shubman Gill | Aiden Markram (c) |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | Tristan Stubbs |
| Tilak Varma | Dewald Brevis |
| Hardik Pandya | David Miller |
| Shivam Dube | Donovan Ferreira |
| Jitesh Sharma (wk) | Marco Jansen |
| Axar Patel | Keshav Maharaj |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Lutho Sipamla |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Lungi Ngidi |
| Arshdeep Singh | Anrich Nortje |
Today match Prediction: Team chasing are favourites to win today’s second T20 match.
India vs South Africa 2nd T20 match Prediction: 1
Who will win toss for today’s T20 match: India wins the toss and opt to bowl first
SA scores: 165-170
Who will win today’s match: India beat South Africa 2nd T20 match.
IND vs SA 2nd T20 match Prediction: 2
Who will win the today’s match toss: SA wins the toss and opt to bowl first
India scores: 180-195
Who will win the today’s match: India beat South Africa in 2nd T20 match
Expert cricket betting Prediction for IND vs SA 2nd T20 Match
- Who will win the toss Today: IND win the toss and elect to Bowl First
- Top Batter Performance: Suryakumar Yadav
- Top Bowler Performance: Keshav Maharaj
- Cricket betting tips: India are favourite for today’s match win
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