India will face South Africa at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, in New Chandigarh for the 2nd T20I of their five-match series. This match adds to India’s formal build-up to the T20 World Cup 2026, where they will defend their title on home soil. India has announced itself in this series with authority. India enters the 2nd match of this series with tremendous momentum, as Hardik Pandya single-handedly carried the long Indian T20I lineup & the formidable Indian bowling cleaned up South Africa for 74, with every bowler contributing. Eventually, India won the first match by 101 runs. Maintaining the record of 18-12 in T20Is
India had an upper hand in the T20I over South Africa for quite a long time, winning the World Cup final from a situation where no one could have wondered that India would win. Coming with the same energy, India dominated the 1st match in every department, whereas the Proteas need to work hard to keep up in the upcoming 2nd match.
IND vs SA 2nd T20I Match Preview
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, in New Chandigarh will host the 2nd T20I. No men’s internationals have taken place in New Chandigarh, but most of the India players and a few South Africa players have been here during IPL 2025. According to the last ipl matches played on Mullanpur Stadium, the average score is 170. In with no tall stands around it, the playing surface of New Chandigarh tends to not get affected too much by the dew. Teams batting first in the IPL hold a 6-5 record in New Chandigarh. Scores above 200 have been defended successfully, as has 111. Fast bowlers tend to hold sway there.
India comes into this match with W-W-W-L-W form in their last 5 completed T20Is, while South Africa displays L-L-L-W-L form in their last 5 matches. India has been near-invincible with Hardik Pandya in the side, winning 26 of their 29 T20Is since the start of 2024, when he has played.
On the other hand, South Africa finds trouble as their wicketkeeper opener, Quinton de Kock, who is returning back from retirement, is not in subtle form, and they need to rethink of their batting lineup.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs South Africa |
| Date | 11th November,2025 |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh |
| Tournament | South Africa Tour of India 2025-26 |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced wicket, seamers hold sway there |
| Average Score | 173 |
| Favours | Teams batting first have an advantage |
| Surface | Hard surface that stays consistent for 40 overs |
| Wicket Distribution | Total 88 wickets – By Pacers: 46, By Spinners: 42 |
| Weather Impact | Windy weather with almost no impact of dew |
| Toss Factor | The team batting first won 10 out of the last 15 T20s |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | High 74°F (23°C) / Low 44-47°F (7-8°C) |
| Humidity | 34% |
| Wind Speed | 9-19 km/h |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
| Overall | Clear to Hazy, good for cricket |
Toss Prediction
Historical data from Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium shows teams batting first have a 65% win rate in T20s at this venue. Teams batting first have won 10 out of 15-16 matches, making batting first the preferred option. The pitch tends to slow down as the match progresses, and the larger boundaries make chasing difficult.
Par score at this venue is around 170-180, and teams posting 170+ have won 9 out of 10 matches. The team winning the toss is likely to bat first based on venue history.
Injury Updates
India: No significant injury concerns reported. Shubman Gill struggled in the first T20I with just 4 runs but remained fit. Hardik Pandya made a sensational comeback with 59* off 28 balls, proving his fitness after recovering from a quadriceps injury.
South Africa: No major injury concerns reported, but the team will be looking to make tactical changes after their disastrous 74 all-out.
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IND vs SA Head-to-Head Records
- IND beat SA by 101 runs: India – 175/6 (20), South Africa – 74/10 (12.3) (09 Dec, 2025) at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
- IND beat SA by 135 runs: India – 283/1 (20), South Africa – 148/10 (18.2) (15 Nov, 2024) at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
- IND beat SA by 11 runs: India – 219/6 (20), South Africa – 208/7 (20) (13 Nov, 2024) at SuperSport Park, Centurion
- SA beat IND by 3 wickets: India – 124/6 (20), South Africa – 128/7 (19) (10 Nov, 2024) at St George’s Park, Gqeberha
- IND beat SA by 61 runs: India – 202/8 (20), South Africa – 141/10 (17.5) (08 Nov, 2024) at Kingsmead, Durban
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya (Vice Captain) | Scored 59* off 28 balls and took 1/16 in the 1st T20I – Player of the Match |
| Arshdeep Singh | Took 2/14 in the powerplay, dismissed De Kock and Stubbs early |
| Dewald Brevis | Only South African batsmen in the last match got to 20s. |
| Abhishek Sharma (captain) | A batting-friendly pitch and an explosive batter with a strike rate of 188.47 |
| Marco Jansen | Played for Punjab Kings, knows the pitch can be dangerous with bat and ball |
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