IND vs SA 2nd T20 Match Preview, Prediction, Playing11, Pitch and Weather Report

IND vs SA 2nd T20 Match Preview – After a crushing 101-run defeat in the series opener, South Africa faces a must-win situation as they take on a dominant India in the second T20I of the five-match series. The match will be held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on Thursday, December 11th, marking the venue’s first-ever Men’s International T20 fixture.

India’s victory in the first T20I was comprehensive, powered by a brilliant comeback knock from Hardik Pandya and a collective bowling effort that bundled out the Proteas for their lowest-ever T20I total of 74 runs. The hosts will be keen to extend their 1-0 lead, while Aiden Markram’s South African side will be desperate for a response to level the series.

IND vs SA 2nd T20 Match Details

IND vs SA 2nd T20 Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)

India holds a clear advantage over South Africa in the T20I format.

In the last five T20I matches, India has won four times, emphasizing their recent dominance.

IND vs SA 2nd T20 Pitch Report: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium

The Mullanpur stadium will host its first-ever men’s international T20 match. Based on the venue’s history of hosting IPL and domestic matches:

• Balance: The pitch generally assists both batters and bowlers.

• Batting Friendly: A high-scoring encounter is expected, as the surface is known to assist batters, and the outfield is fast. The average first-innings score in the T20 matches played here is around 169 runs.

• Spin and Pace: Pacers can expect some movement early on, but spinners will gain assistance as the game progresses.

• Toss/Dew Factor: Due to the December night fixture, dew is expected to play a major role in the second innings, making bowling challenging. Teams winning the toss may prefer to chase.

IND vs SA 2nd T20 Weather Report

The weather for the evening is expected to be clear but cold.

• Temperature: The conditions will be chilly, with temperatures dropping to around 8°C to 9°C by the evening.

• Rain Threat: There is virtually 0% chance of rain.

• Conditions: The cold conditions are a key factor, with the ground being surrounded by open fields.

IND vs SA 2nd T20 Squads

India Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma (w), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Sanju Samson, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav

South Africa Squad: Quinton de Kock (w), Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Lutho Sipamla, Lungi Ngidi, Reeza Hendricks, Corbin Bosch, George Linde, Tony de Zorzi, Ottneil Baartman, Kwena Maphaka

IND vs SA 2nd T20 Probable Playing11

India (IND): Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma (w), Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh.

South Africa (SA): Quinton de Kock (w), Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Lutho Sipamla.

IND vs SA 2nd T20 Match Prediction

India enters the match with significant momentum after their massive victory and the return of players like Hardik Pandya adds immense balance and makes them a lot more dangerous. India’s bowling attack, especially the spin department featuring Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav (if he plays), is a major strength.

South Africa’s batting collapsed in the first T20I and they will need their key players, especially Quinton de Kock and David Miller, to fire. Dewald Brevis has been their best batter in T20Is this year, and his form will be crucial. However, their spin attack looks weaker compared to India’s.

Given India’s home advantage, strong T20 form, and the psychological boost from the first match, they are the favourites. The win probability for India stands at around 69%.

Prediction: India to win and take a 2-0 series lead.