IND vs SA Head-To-Head Record: India and South Africa will face off once again for the second T20I of the series on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM IST in New Chandigarh.
After a resounding win in the first match, the hosts are full of confidence and have taken a 1-0 lead in the series. South Africa will have to make a strong comeback in this match to avoid falling further behind.
This match is crucial for both teams – India will look to strengthen their hold, while South Africa will have to find answers early if they want to stay in the series.
Below, we take a look at the India vs South Africa head-to-head record, recent performances, pitch report, key players and match predictions ahead of the second T20I.
IND vs SA Head-to-Head in T20Is
| Matches Played | India Won | South Africa Won | No Result / Tied |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 19 | 12 | 1 |
India – Recent Performance (Last 5 T20Is)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (IND – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 09, 2025 | SA | Won | 101 runs | 175/6 – 74/10 |
| Nov 06, 2025 | AUS | Won | 48 runs | 167/8 – 119/10 |
| Nov 02, 2025 | AUS | Won | 5 wickets | 186/6 – 188/5 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | AUS | Lost | 4 wickets | 125/10 – 126/6 |
| Sep 28, 2025 | PAK | Won | 5 wickets | 150/5 – 146/10 |
South Africa – Recent Performance (Last 5 T20Is)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (SA – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 09, 2025 | IND | Lost | 101 runs | 74/10 – 175/6 |
| Nov 01, 2025 | PAK | Lost | 4 wickets | 140/6 – 139/9 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | PAK | Lost | 9 wickets | 112/1 – 139/9 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | PAK | Won | 55 runs | 139/10 – 110/10 |
| Oct 11, 2025 | NAM | Lost | 4 wickets | 134/8 – 138/6 |
Key Player Battles
Hardik Pandya vs Anrich Nortje
Pandya’s ball-striking has been explosive, while Nortje will look to test him with pace and bounce.
Suryakumar Yadav vs Keshav Maharaj
Suryakumar attacks spin, and Maharaj’s control will be vital to contain India’s scoring.
Quinton de Kock vs Jasprit Bumrah
Bumrah’s new-ball accuracy vs de Kock’s aggressive approach sets the tone early.
Tristan Stubbs vs Axar Patel
Stubbs plays spin well, but Axar’s angles and pace variation caused trouble in Game 1.
Mullanpur Pitch Report – 2nd T20I
- Balanced surface
- Quick outfield early
- Spinners get help as the game progresses
- First-innings scores are often around 165–180
Average first innings score: 170
Recommended: Bowl First due to dew later in the evening.
Weather Report – New Chandigarh, December 11, 2025
| Time | Temp | Rain | Wind | Clouds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 PM | 21°C | 0% | 2 km/h | 35% |
| 09:00 PM | 18°C | 0% | 1 km/h | 40% |
| 11:00 PM | 14°C | 0% | 1 km/h | 8% |
Conditions: Cool, dry evening. No rain expected. Spinners in the second innings will be key.
IND vs SA – Match Prediction
India dominated the opening match with a superb all-round performance. Their batting depth and home advantage make them favourites again.
South Africa must find runs through Stubbs and Brevis, or this could be another tough night.
Prediction: India will win the 2nd T20I.
India looks stronger and more balanced, and is expected to take a 2–0 series lead.
