IND vs SA 2nd ODI Match Prediction, Preview, Playing11, Pitch and Weather Report

IND vs SA 2nd ODI Match Preview – After clinching a hard-fought victory in the series opener, India will look to seal the three-match ODI series when they take on South Africa in the second ODI at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur today, Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

The first match in Ranchi was a high-scoring thriller, where a vintage century from Virat Kohli (135 off 120 balls) and crucial half-centuries from Rohit Sharma (57) and KL Rahul (60) helped India post a formidable total of 349/8. South Africa’s chase was valiant, driven by strong efforts from Matthew Breetzke (72) and Marco Jansen (70), but they ultimately fell short by 17 runs. The performance of rookie pacer Harshit Rana and the four-wicket haul by Kuldeep Yadav proved decisive for the hosts.

South Africa, having lost the Test series and now trailing 0-1 in the ODIs, will need their top order to fire to prevent India from taking an unassailable lead on home turf.

IND vs SA 2nd ODI Match Details

IND vs SA 2nd ODI Head-to-Head (Overall ODIs)

Historically, the Proteas have held an edge over India in ODI cricket, though India has dominated the most recent encounters.

IND vs SA 2nd ODI Pitch Report: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium

The Raipur pitch is generally considered a balanced or sporting wicket.

• Pace and Bounce: The pitch offers good bounce and carry early on, aiding the fast bowlers in the initial overs.

• Spin Factor: The surface tends to slow down and become two-paced as the match progresses, which brings spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Keshav Maharaj significantly into play.

• Boundary Size: The stadium has notably long boundaries, forcing batters to rely more on running singles and doubles rather than easily clearing the ropes.

• Toss Strategy: With evening dew likely to form and the pitch becoming easier for stroke-play under lights, the team winning the toss may prefer to bowl first. The first and only prior ODI at the venue saw India’s pacers wreak havoc, bowling New Zealand out for a low score.

IND vs SA 2nd ODI Weather Report

The weather in Raipur is expected to be clear and sunny for this day-night fixture.

• Temperature: The temperature will peak around 27°C in the afternoon, dropping to approximately 14°C by the evening.

• Rain: There is a minimal chance of rain during the day (5%) and virtually no chance of rain at night (0%).

• Conditions: The clear skies ensure the match proceeds without interruption. However, the significant drop in temperature will likely lead to dew forming in the evening, making the ball difficult to grip for bowlers in the second innings.

IND vs SA 2nd ODI Probable Playing11

Given the close nature of the first ODI and the strong performances of key individuals, both teams are unlikely to make significant changes.

India (IND): Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna.

South Africa (SA): Ryan Rickelton, Quinton de Kock (w), Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi.

IND vs SA 2nd ODI Match Prediction

India holds the momentum and the psychological advantage after a thrilling victory in the opening match. The return of senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma has energized the side, with Kohli providing a masterclass in Ranchi. India’s bowling attack is perfectly suited to the Raipur pitch, with both pace (Arshdeep/Prasidh) and quality wrist spin (Kuldeep).

South Africa’s key challenge is their top order, which collapsed in the first ODI (11/3). While their middle order showed tremendous resilience (Matthew Breetzke, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch), relying on the lower order to chase a big total is unsustainable. If Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram can provide a solid start, the Proteas can challenge the Indian total.

Considering India’s series lead and the balance of their squad, which is well-equipped for the two-paced Raipur surface, they are strong favorites to secure the win and seal the series.

Prediction: India to win.