India faces South Africa in the 2nd T20I of their five-match series, with the hosts holding a 1-0 lead after a solid win in Cuttack.
The Mullanpur pitch offers a balanced contest, favoring seamers early with some movement before spinners gain grip; expect a mid-160s first-innings par score on the quick outfield, where teams defending 170-plus have edged ahead. Dew will factor heavily post-sunset with rising humidity (42-58%), making chasing preferable as the ball skids and bowling second gets tougher—IPL games here back this trend.
India rides high after posting 175/6 in the opener—powered by Hardik Pandya’s explosive 59 off 25—before Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Axar Patel skittled South Africa cheaply, sealing a comfortable victory. This decider looms large for series momentum in a packed T20 calendar, testing South Africa’s resolve after a batting collapse exposed frailties post their T20 World Cup final heartbreak and Australia whitewash. Key talking points include India’s seamless post-retirement transition with young guns firing, versus South Africa’s need to fire up their pace battery and middle order amid dew threats.
Head-to-Head
India leads South Africa 19-12 in 32 T20Is, with one no-result; they’ve dominated lately, winning four of the last five clashes.
Last 5: India won by 135 runs (Johannesburg, Nov 2024), 11 runs (Centurion, Nov 2024), SA by 3 wkts (Gqeberha, Nov 2024), India by 61 runs (Durban, Nov 2024), India by 7 runs (Bridgetown, Jun 2024)
IND vs SA Match Details
- Match: 2nd T20 Match
- Teams: India vs South Africa 2nd T20
- Date: 11 December 2025
- Time: 1:00 PM / 8:00 AM GMT / 1:30 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Barabati Stadium in Cuttack
IND vs SA Live Streaming Info
The 2nd T20 Match between India vs South Africa is scheduled for December 11, 2025. This T20 match is at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.
- In India: The match will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network and live streaming will be available on FanCode and Amazon Prime Video (SonyLiv app).
- In New Zealand: The match will be telecast on TVNZ 1 and streamed live on Sky Sport Now.
- In Australia: Telecast is available on Foxtel, Kayo Sports, and Fox Cricket channel (Channel 501) with live streaming on Kayo and Foxtel platforms.
- In Pakistan and other regions, platforms like Tapmad may also provide live streaming options
How to Watch the Match for Free:
On TV: The match is available free on DD Sports if you have a DD Free Dish connection; this lets you watch the game without any extra subscription fee.
On apps/sites: Live streaming is officially on JioCinema/Disney+ Hotstar (as per current rights), but these usually require at least a basic mobile or bundled plan; full live action is not generally free, though highlights are often available at no cost after the match.
Live Streaming Info:
The 2nd t20 will be live on Willow TV.
Live Score Info:
Probable Playing XI:
India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah.
South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock/Donovan Ferreira (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj