India and South Africa are set to clash in the 2nd T20I of their five-match series on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST.
Live Streaming Details
Cricket fans in India can watch the live telecast of the match on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
For viewers in other countries, the broadcast details are as follows:
- United States: Willow TV
- Australia: Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports
Venue and Pitch Report
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, will host its first men's international match. The pitch is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. The quick outfield should benefit batsmen early in the innings, while spinners are likely to become more influential as the match progresses. Overall, the pitch is expected to favor batsmen.
India's Predicted XI
India is likely to field a similar playing XI from their series-opening win. Here’s the predicted lineup: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh.
Players to Watch
- Shubman Gill: Gill's form has been a talking point since his return to the T20I setup during the Asia Cup. Despite the team management's continued support, he is yet to deliver a defining performance.
- Hardik Pandya: Making a comeback from injury, Hardik Pandya proved his value in the first match with an unbeaten 59 off 28 balls and a contribution with the ball.
- Suryakumar Yadav: The Indian captain's form has been inconsistent over the past year, raising concerns ahead of India's World Cup title defense on home soil.
South Africa's Predicted XI
Here’s the predicted lineup for 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.
Key Match-ups and Strategy
India will aim to extend their lead in the series, while South Africa will be looking to bounce back. A key challenge for South Africa will be to counter India's spin attack, led by Varun Chakaravarthy and Axar Patel.
Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have played 32 T20I matches against each other. India has won 19 matches, while South Africa has won 12. One match resulted in no result.
