Following a dominant victory in the series opener, India will look to press their advantage and take a commanding 2-0 lead when they face South Africa in the second T20 International. The action moves to the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur (New Chandigarh), which will be hosting its first-ever Men’s International T20 match.
India delivered a clinical performance in the first T20I, winning by a massive 101 runs. Hardik Pandya‘s spectacular return from injury (59* off 28 and crucial wickets) was the highlight and instantly addressed the team’s balance. The Indian bowling unit was exceptional, bundling out the Proteas for their lowest-ever T20I score. Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh provided early breakthroughs, while the spinners Axar Patel and Varun Chakaravarthy were highly effective.
The Proteas had a disastrous start to the series, struggling with both the bat and the ball. They will be desperate for a strong comeback to level the series. The batting lineup collapsed spectacularly. Key players like Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, and David Miller will need to shoulder the responsibility and provide stability against a quality Indian attack. Dewald Brevis, who showed some promise with a brief cameo, will be central to lifting the middle order on a supposedly truer surface. Their pace attack, featuring Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi, will be crucial in exploiting the early movement the Mullanpur pitch offers. They will need a more disciplined collective effort.
IND vs SA, 2nd T20I: Match Details
DetailInformationDate and TimeDecember 11; 7:00 pm IST / 1:30 pm GMTVenueMaharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, MullanpurHead-to-Head Record (T20Is)India holds a strong advantage, winning 19 of the 31 matches played, with South Africa securing 12 victories (NR: 1)
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The surface is expected to provide even bounce with some early assistance for seamers. Once the ball softens, batters often enjoy the pace on offer, thanks to a quick outfield that rewards free stroke play. Spinners are likely to come into effect as the match progresses, especially in the second half. A score around the 170+ mark is often considered competitive here based on the handful of matches played (including IPL fixtures).
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IND vs SA, 2nd T20I: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- India wins the toss and bats first
- India powerplay score: 55-60
- India total score: 170-180
Case 2:
- South Africa wins the toss and bats first
- South Africa powerplay score: 45-55
- South Africa total score: 150-160
Match result: Team batting first to win the contest
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