India vs South Africa 2nd T20I Live Updates & Reports

The buzz around cricket circles is electric tonight as India hosts South Africa in the second T20I of their five-match series. After a dominant 101-run thrashing in the opener at Cuttack, the hosts are eyeing a series sweep. But Quinton de Kock has other ideas—he’s tearing into the Indian attack like it’s a practice net, pushing South Africa towards a formidable total on this debut international deck in New Chandigarh.

It’s December 11, 2025, and the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is alive with anticipation. This venue, fresh off IPL duties, steps into the big leagues for men’s internationals. Dew’s already whispering promises of a chase-friendly night, but right now, it’s all about the Proteas’ openers setting the tone.

Toss and Team News: India Opts to Bowl, Sticks with Winning Formula

Suryakumar Yadav called right at the toss—a rarity these days—and wasted no time electing to field first. “Dew was a factor even in warm-ups,” SKY mentioned post-toss, hinting at the sticky outfield that could turn this into a batting paradise under lights. Smart move, especially with the quick surface here.

India’s playing XI stays unchanged from the Cuttack romp: Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill open, followed by Yadav at three, Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma keeping, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Jasprit Bumrah closing things out. No surprises there—the blueprint worked wonders last time.

South Africa, licking wounds from that heavy defeat, shuffled their pack with three changes. In come Reeza Hendricks to bolster the top order, Ottneil Baartman for seam bite, and George Linde for spin variety. Out go Tristan Stubbs, Anrich Nortje, and Keshav Maharaj as part of their rotation policy ahead of the T20 World Cup. Their lineup reads: Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Lutho Sipamla, Lungi Ngidi, and Baartman.

Head-to-head, India holds a slight edge—19 wins to South Africa’s 12 in 32 T20Is, with one washout. But on home soil, it’s dead even at 6-6 from 13 clashes, so expect fireworks.

Pitch Report: Balanced Deck with a Dew Twist

This Mullanpur pitch has a split personality—it’s hosted IPL epics with scores north of 200 and gritty defenses of 111 all out. Early on, batters get a green light thanks to the lightning-quick outfield that turns fours into sixes if you connect. Seamers might snag some swing upfront, but as the game wears on, spinners like Axar and Varun could grip the surface.

Dew’s the wildcard tonight. Captains often chase here, and with moisture building, a par score might hover around 165-170. Chasing teams have won 60% of T20s at similar venues—something SKY’s clearly banking on.

Weather’s playing nice too: Clear skies, temps dipping to 18°C, no rain interruptions in sight. Perfect for uninterrupted T20 drama.

Live Score and Key Moments: De Kock’s Masterclass Overshadows Arshdeep’s Wides Nightmare

South Africa 138/2 after 13.3 overs (RR: 10.22). Quinton de Kock’s on 90* off 52 balls—pure class, mixing ramps over slips with brutal pulls. He’s nearing a ton that could haunt Indian bowlers for weeks. Dewald Brevis chips in with 7* off 5, flicking boundaries like it’s child’s play.

The standout shocker? Arshdeep Singh’s 11th over—a wide-laden disaster with seven extras, the most in a T20I over since 2016. Pressure got to him as de Kock and Markram piled on 83 for the second wicket before Varun Chakaravarthy struck, snaring Markram caught at deep mid-wicket. That broke the stand, but the damage was done—South Africa raced to 108/1 by the 11th.

Earlier overs were a grind for India. Powerplay: 54/0, de Kock (35*) and Hendricks (18) milking the pacers. Bumrah kept it tight with just 1 run in his 0.3, but Arshdeep leaked 8 in his first. No early breakthroughs, and the forecast total’s climbing past 180 now.

• Over 1-3: Steady start for SA—22/0. De Kock’s 4×6 off Arshdeep sets the tone.
• Over 6: Fifty up in a flash; Hendricks falls to Varun for 22, first blood.
• Over 11: Arshdeep’s wide frenzy—SA plunder 18, reaching 108/1.
• Over 13: Markram gone for 25, but Brevis counters with a six.

India’s bowlers need a miracle. Hardik’s gone for 30 off three, Axar economical at 5.33 but wicketless. Bumrah’s still to fire fully—his death overs could be key if SA bats on.

Streaming Guide: Catch Every Boundary Live

Miss nothing from this thriller. In India, tune into Star Sports Network for TV coverage starting 7 PM IST, with expert banter from the likes of Gavaskar and Manjrekar. Online? JioHotstar app or website streams it free for subscribers—HD quality, multi-angle replays, the works.

For global fans, check Willow TV or local broadcasters, but JioHotstar’s your go-to for seamless mobile viewing. Pro tip: Download the app early; servers can lag during de Kock’s onslaughts.

Why This Match Matters: World Cup Shadows Loom Large

Beyond the series stake, this is T20 World Cup dress rehearsal. India, fresh off that Cuttack masterclass, boasts a balanced unit—Abhishek’s explosive starts, SKY’s middle-order magic, Bumrah’s yorkers. But South Africa’s hurting: 9-17 in T20Is since last year’s final, top-order wobbles galore. Markram’s captaincy under the microscope after opening in the first and batting three here.

De Kock’s form is a silver lining for the Proteas—he’s averaged 45+ against India in T20Is. If he crosses three figures, it’ll boost their fragile confidence. For India, keeping Gill and Abhishek quiet in the chase will test the Proteas’ attack, especially with Nortje rested.

One stat to chew on: In dew-affected chases at similar venues, teams batting second win 70% of the time. Pressure’s on SA to post 180+.

What’s Next? Chase Looms as Dew Descends

As umpires eye the floodlights, South Africa’s innings nears its climax. Can Miller and Brevis explode, or will Bumrah’s cutters clip the wings? India’s chase—if they get there—starts around 9:30 PM IST, with the series on the line.

Stick around for real-time updates right here. This New Chandigarh night could etch new legends.

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