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India
South Africa
India and South Africa head into the 2nd T20I on Thursday, December 11, 2025, with the action shifting to the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. The match begins at 7:00 PM IST, and India arrives with momentum after taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
The opener in Cuttack was one-way traffic as India crushed South Africa by 101 runs. Hardik Pandyaβs unbeaten 59 powered a strong total, before Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel spun through the Proteas line-up to seal a commanding win. South Africa now faces early pressure and will be desperate for a response as they look to level the series in conditions expected to suit both pace and spin.
The surface in Mullanpur should assist grip and variation, making Varun Chakravarthy a strong wicket-taking option again.
The betting tip is...
Varun Chakravarthy - 1.5+ Wickets
69 %
31 %
IndiaSouth AfricaIndia is expected to go into the 2nd T20I with the same confidence and near-identical XI that delivered a 101-run win in the series opener, as the management aims to build consistency ahead of the T20 World Cup.
There are no new injury concerns, and both Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill - recently back from layoffsβhave been cleared and looked comfortable in Cuttack. Suryakumar Yadav is unlikely to tinker with a winning combination, though the only possible adjustment could come in the bowling unit if the pitch in Mullanpur demands an extra spinner, which may open the door for Kuldeep Yadav in place of Arshdeep Singh.
With solid depth on the bench through players like Sanju Samson, Washington Sundar and Kuldeep himself, India remains well-covered but is firmly leaning toward stability for this crucial fixture.
India will be going with the strongest XI for this match once again.
Predicted Lineup: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
South Africa is set to rethink their approach for the 2nd T20I in Mullanpur after a heavy defeat in the opener, with several changes likely as key players return from illness.
Reeza Hendricks, who missed the first match, is expected to rejoin the XI and slot back into the top order alongside Quinton de Kock, strengthening a batting unit that collapsed for just 74. The Proteas have no fresh injury issues, though they continue to miss Tony de Zorzi and Kwena Maphaka for the entire series, with Lutho Sipamla already drafted in as Maphakaβs replacement.
Their bowling attack is also under scrutiny, and Ottniel Baartman could be brought in to reinforce the pace department if conditions at the new PCA stadium favour seam over spin. With Aiden Markram and David Miller carrying the responsibility of stabilising the middle order, South Africaβs priority will be to produce a far more resilient batting display to stay alive in the series.
South Africa will be aiming to get the right balance for this match.
Predicted Lineup: Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (C), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Quinton de Kock (WK), Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Ottniel Baartman/Keshav Maharaj
India walk into the 2nd T20I with all the momentum, a settled XI and conditions that should again favour their spin-pace balance. South Africa will improve with Reeza Hendricks back, but their shaky middle order and inconsistent bowling remain major concerns.
Expect India to control the game with their stronger top order and sharper bowling attack. India is likely to win, with spinners playing a decisive role again.
