The stage is set at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Raipur as the excitement builds for the India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI. With the series on the line, KL Rahul’s India will look to secure a decisive win, banking once again on the leadership presence of Rohit Sharma and the exceptional form of Virat Kohli, who were seen warming up ahead of the high-stakes clash.
India Vs South Africa: Tension and Expectations Ahead of the 2nd ODI
The Men in Blue enter the second ODI with mixed emotions. While they lead the series, several unanswered questions continue to swirl around the team’s internal dynamics and on-field combinations.
The spotlight remains firmly on Virat Kohli, whose consistency has been a major boost. Likewise, Rohit Sharma’s calm influence continues to help India navigate pressure moments. In contrast, the rest of the batting order still appears to be a work in progress.
Middle-Order Concerns Surface
India experimented with their batting lineup in the previous match, but this raised more worries than solutions.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad, used at No. 4, looked uncomfortable in the role.
- Washington Sundar’s shifting responsibilities created further confusion about his best position in both batting and bowling orders.
These issues leave India with selection dilemmas heading into Raipur.
India Vs South Africa: Bowling Review as India Look to Improve
India’s bowling produced both brilliance and inconsistency in the previous game.
High Impact, High Cost Spells
- Harshit Rana impressed early with sharp breakthroughs but later struggled, conceding heavily.
- Kuldeep Yadav’s four-wicket haul turned out to be the game-changing performance India desperately needed.
Despite these strong moments, India could not fully contain South Africa’s comeback charge.
South Africa’s Fightback: Jansen and Breetzke Shine
South Africa refused to back down as:
- Marco Jansen smashed 70 runs, swinging momentum at crucial stages.
- Debutant Matthew Breetzke stunned India with a composed 72, proving his readiness for the big stage.
Their performances ensured the contest remained tight until the very end, reminding India that any lapse can be costly.
India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI: What Makes Raipur a Tricky Venue?
The match takes place at India’s third-largest cricket stadium, yet one that has hosted only a very limited number of international fixtures. The unfamiliarity of the conditions means both teams must adapt quickly.
India expect a tougher challenge, especially with more South African mainstays likely to return for this encounter.
India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI: Full Squads
India Squad
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Washington Sundar, KL Rahul (w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Rishabh Pant, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Dhruv Jurel, Tilak Varma, Yashasvi Jaiswal
South Africa Squad
Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (w), Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Ottneil Baartman, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Rubin Hermann, Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton
| 3 December 2025, India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI, Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur |
| India Vs South Africa Live Score 2nd ODI Burger angles it into the left-hander at a fair length and goes wide on the crease. The ball keeps a bit low and jags back in. To make the leave, Yashasvi crosses over and covers the off stump. Quinton de Kock dives low to his right to gather it. |
| India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live: OUT! Caught in the act! South Africa get the review right and this is a much-needed breakthrough considering the start they have had with the ball. About off, on a decent length. Rohit positions himself to work this one toward mid-on by bringing his bat out in front of him. This nips away off the deck to depart the right-hander. Was there an edge? The goalie, Quinton de Kock went up in an appeal straight away and there was a ruckus. The umpire did not give it. Temba Bavuma has a discussion with the keeper and takes the review. There is a scratch on UltraEdge and Rohit is left astonished. It will be necessary to reverse the on-field ruling. India is presently 40/1 after Sharma is dismissed for 14 (8). |
| India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live:47/1 ,6.1 Over On a delivery of medium length, outside off, Jaiswal gently taps it in front of point and starts running but is called back by Kohli. |
| India vs South Africa Live Score 2nd ODI: 53/1, 7.1 Over Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli: Delivered on a back length, targeting the middle. Virat taps it off the back foot towards mid-wicket |
| India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live Update:59/1, 8.1 Over Keshav Maharaj to Yashasvi Jaiswal: He begins with a tossed-up delivery, pitched on a length, targeting the middle. Yashasvi Jaiswal attempts the reverse but misses as the ball spins by him. |
| India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live Update :61/1, 9.1 Over Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli: Oh, that jumped up unexpectedly! A cross-seam delivery, pitched nicely, on middle. Virat leans in to defend, but the ball leaps up to strike Kohli’s fingers on the bottom hand of the handle. |
| India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live Updates:62/2, 9,4 Over Marco Jansen to Yashasvi Jaiswal: OUT! CAUGHT! The short delivery proves effective for Marco Jansen. Jansen sends the ball in short and manages to get it high enough to trouble the batsman. The ball comes around the left shoulder. Jaiswal attempts to handle the short ball but fails to manage the bounce properly. The ball surprises him, leading to a top edge that gets lofted. Corbin Bosch at mid-wicket takes a few steps in and catches an easy one. Jaiswal is out for 22 (38). India’s score now stands at 62/2. |
| India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live Score:66/2 , 10.1 Over Keshav Maharaj delivers to Virat Kohli: Keshav Maharaj runs in from around the wicket and bowls a flat, fuller delivery on the middle stump. Virat Kohli leans forward and drives it off the inner part of his bat toward mid-wicket. |
| India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live Updates:74/2 , 11.1 Over Marco Jansen approaches from over the wicket and delivers a fuller ball, targeting the middle. Ruturaj Gaikwad plays it defensively, directing it to the front. |
| India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live Updates:78/2 , 12.1 Over Keshav Maharaj to Ruturaj Gaikwad: A fuller delivery, targeting the off stump. Ruturaj Gaikwad drives it to the right of the cover fielder to secure a single. |
| India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live Updates:85/2 , 13.1 Over Marco Jansen to Ruturaj Gaikwad: Bowled short and wide of off-stump. Rubin Hermann pulls back and taps it to backward point for a single. |
| India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live:92/2 , 14.1 Over Keshav Maharaj bowled to Virat Kohli: delivered high, targeting the off-stump. Virat Kohli played it into the area of short mid-wicket. |
| India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live Updates:97/2 ,15.1 Over Corbin Bosch runs in from around the stumps and bowls a fuller delivery, drifting down the leg side. Ruturaj Gaikwad deftly flicks it to deep backward square leg, securing a single. |
| India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live Updates:101/2 ,16.1 Over Keshav Maharaj delivers a full ball, targeting the off stump. Ruturaj Gaikwad gently guides it back to the bowler. |
| India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live Updates:104/2 , 17.1 Over Corbin Bosch to Ruturaj Gaikwad: A delivery of good length, moving towards the middle stump. Ruturaj Gaikwad nudges it to mid on. |
| India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live Updates:110/2 ,18.1 Over Keshav Maharaj delivers a fuller ball, targeting the middle and leg stump. Virat Kohli steps down the pitch and drives it in the air towards the left of the long-on fielder, securing two runs. |
| India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live Updates:113/2 , 19.1 Over Corbin Bosch delivers a fuller ball, targeting the off-stump and angling it in. Virat Kohli leans forward on his front foot and hits it towards mid-off. |
| India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live Score:121/2 , 20.1 Over Nandre Burger to Ruturaj Gaikwad: Begins from around the wicket and pitches it in from outside off, Ruturaj Gaikwad advances confidently and nudges it towards mid off. |
| India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live Updates:125/2 , 21.1 Over Aiden Markram to Virat Kohli: TWO WIDES! Markram starts with a poor delivery. It’s a flatter ball aimed down the leg side. Kohli misses the sweep, but the wicketkeeper can’t collect it either, allowing the batters to score an extra run. |
| India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live Updates:137/2 , 22.1 Over Nandre Burger delivers to Virat Kohli: It’s nice and full outside off, played straight to the covers. |
| India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live Score:144/2 , 23.1 Over Aiden Markram delivers the ball to Virat Kohli: He flighted it around the off-stump, and Kohli leans forward to gently guide it through mid-on for a one-run score. |
| India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live Updates:154/2 , 24.1 Over Lungi Ngidi to Ruturaj Gaikwad: Begins the new over with a bouncer aimed at middle, Gaikwad defends it back down the pitch. |
| India Vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live Updates:162/2 , 25.1 Over Keshav Maharaj to Virat Kohli: FOUR! A genuine challenge for Nandre Burger, but the ball gets away. Bowled on the leg side, Virat Kohli nudges it expertly and sends it to fine leg, where Burger sprints after it but can’t catch it. The partnership has also reached 100 runs between these two. |