IND vs SA Head-to-Head Record: India is set to face South Africa in the 2nd ODI of the 2025 series at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur, on Wednesday, December 03, 2025, at 01:30 PM IST.
India entered this match after a strong win in the 1st ODI, where Virat Kohli’s century and Kuldeep Yadav’s four-wicket haul set the tone. South Africa, despite a poor start, showed great fight with powerful contributions from Breetzke, Bosch, and Jansen, proving they cannot be taken lightly.
Both teams are expected to push harder in this encounter — India looking to seal the series, while South Africa aims to level it.
Let’s take a look at the IND vs SA head-to-head record, recent performances, key player battles, pitch report, and match prediction ahead of this ODI clash.
IND vs SA Head-to-Head in ODIs
| Matches Played | India Won | South Africa Won | No Result | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | 39 | 50 | 3 | 0 |
India – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2025 | SA | Won | 17 runs | 349/8 – 332/10 |
| Oct 25, 2025 | AUS | Won | 9 wickets | 237/1 – 236/10 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | AUS | Lost | 2 wickets | 264/9 – 265/8 |
| Oct 19, 2025 | AUS | Lost | 7 wickets (D/L) | 136/9 – 131/3 |
| Mar 09, 2025 | NZ | Won | 4 wickets | 254/6 – 251/7 |
South Africa – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2025 | IND | Lost | 17 runs | 332/10 – 349/8 |
| Nov 08, 2025 | PAK | Lost | 7 wickets | 144/3 – 143/10 |
| Nov 06, 2025 | PAK | Won | 8 wickets | 270/2 – 269/9 |
| Nov 04, 2025 | PAK | Lost | 2 wickets | 264/8 – 263/10 |
| Sep 07, 2025 | ENG | Lost | 342 runs | 72/10 – 414/5 |
Key Player Battles
Rohit Sharma vs Nandre Burger
Burger’s steep bounce and accuracy will test Rohit’s timing early.
Virat Kohli vs Keshav Maharaj
Kohli’s ODI consistency meets Maharaj’s discipline — a pivotal middle-overs clash.
Quinton de Kock vs Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep’s early swing can trouble de Kock, who has six ODI tons vs India.
Matthew Breetzke vs Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep’s variations will test Breetzke’s spin resistance.
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur – Pitch Report
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Pitch Type: Two-paced, batting-friendly but slows later
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Fast Bowlers: Movement early, bounce available
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Spinners: Get grip in the middle overs
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Average 1st Innings Score: ~280
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Toss Prediction: Bowl first (due to heavy dew expected after 7 PM)
Weather Forecast – Raipur, December 03, 2025
| Time | Temp | Rain | Clouds | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | 23°C | 0% | 80% | 2.8 km/h |
| 03:00 PM | 20°C | 0% | 5% | 2.7 km/h |
| 07:00 PM | 18°C | 0% | 3% | 2.1 km/h |
IND vs SA – Match Prediction
India will be looking to double their lead after a strong performance in the first match. South Africa put up a good fight, but their middle order was consistently good. India’s spin attack and batting depth give them a slight advantage.
Prediction: India will win the second ODI.
