The rapid turnaround between fixtures gives India and South Africa barely any time to reset as they arrive in Chandigarh for the IND Vs SA 2nd T20I. With both teams stepping into the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium under tight scheduling, the focus shifts instantly from Cuttack’s outcome to Wednesday’s crucial face-off.
IND Vs SA 2nd T20I – Team News
India Stick to Nearly-Settled Combination
India fielded what looked very close to their strongest XI in the first T20I, with only the Rinku Singh question remaining in discussions. For the IND Vs SA 2nd T20I, India are expected to maintain their structure unless conditions force a switch.
- If the pitch is dry, Kuldeep Yadav may come in for Arshdeep Singh.
- If the management wants extra batting depth, Harshit Rana could replace Arshdeep.
- Apart from these conditional tweaks, India don’t need adjustments.
India’s Probable XI
- Abhishek Sharma
- Shubman Gill
- Suryakumar Yadav (c)
- Tilak Varma
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Axar Patel
- Arshdeep Singh
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Jasprit Bumrah
South Africa Hope for a Turnaround
Despite a heavy defeat in Cuttack, South Africa’s team combination itself wasn’t fundamentally flawed. The only likely consideration is the addition of an allrounder at the expense of Lutho Sipamla.
South Africa’s Probable XI
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Aiden Markram (c)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Dewald Brevis
- David Miller
- Donovon Ferreira
- Marco Jansen
- Lutho Sipamla / Corbin Bosch / George Linde
- Keshav Maharaj
- Lungi Ngidi
- Anrich Nortje
Squads
India
- Abhishek Sharma
- Shubman Gill
- Suryakumar Yadav(C)
- Tilak Verma
- Axar Patel
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Washington Sundar
- Jitesh Sharma (Wk)
- Sanju Samson
- Arshdeep Singh
- Harshit Rana
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Varun Chakaravarthy
South Africa
- David Miller
- Reeza Hendricks
- Aiden Markram (C)
- Corbin Bosch
- Dewald Brevis
- George Linde
- Keshav Maharaj
- Marco Jansen
- Donovan Ferreira
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Anrich Nortje
- Lungi Ngidi
- Lutho Sipamla
- Ottniel Baartman
Key Battle to Watch: Arshdeep Singh vs Quinton de Kock
The IND Vs SA 2nd T20I will once again feature a high-stakes contest between Arshdeep Singh and Quinton de Kock.
The first over in Cuttack shaped the entire match:Arshdeep made full use of the early movement and dismissed de Kock in the opening moments. Their T20 matchup heavily favors Arshdeep:
- Balls faced by de Kock: 41
- Runs: 38
- Dismissals: 5
This is a clear pattern, and it may push South Africa to let Aiden Markram take first strike instead of de Kock in Chandigarh.
Pitch & Conditions – Fast Bowlers Could Dominate
The New Chandigarh stadium’s open structure—with no tall stands—means dew does not heavily influence the pitch. That gives bowlers more consistent conditions across both innings.
Key pitch insights:
- Teams batting first in the IPL hold a 6-5 advantage in New Chandigarh.
- High totals (200+) have been defended successfully.
- Even a low score like 111 has been defended.
- Fast bowlers usually dominate on this surface.
These factors may tempt both teams to unleash their pacers early and often.
IND Vs SA 2nd T20I – Match Details
- Match: India Vs South Africa, 2nd T20I
- Venue: PCA New Cricket Stadium (Chandigarh)
- Time: 7:00 PM (Local Time)
- Date: 11 December 2025
Final Word
The IND Vs SA 2nd T20I promises to be a gripping clash as India look to continue their momentum and South Africa push for a quick revival. With specific match-ups, tactical depth, and a pitch that favors pace, the spotlight is set for an intense mid-series battle in Chandigarh.