IND vs SA 2nd T20: Pitch Report, Weather, Team News And More

International men’s cricket is coming to Mullanpur for the very first time in the form of the IND vs SA 2nd T20. With December chill and smoggy air, two finalists from the recent T20 World Cup will go up against each other once again, and the atmosphere is set.

However, what the pitch will offer remains a mystery. The venue has given several thrilling IPL contests, both high-scoring and low-scoring games thus making this contest slightly unpredictable.

Pitch Report for IND vs SA 2nd T20

The pitch report from Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium suggests yet another mixed challenge for teams in:

Fog and hazy air are expected as typical of Chandigarh’s winter. The dew is expected to set in, particularly during the second innings. Despite dew favouring the chasing side, 4 out of the 6 IPL games here were won by teams batting first. The surface has shown extremes of 200+ totals and low-scoring nail-biters.

Bowlers and fielders, particularly with lights, could also struggle to grip the wet ball, while batters will need to stay on their toes with the changes in the atmosphere.

ND vs SA 2nd T20 Match Details

Match: IND vs SA 2nd T20

Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM IST

Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.

Conditions: fog, dew, cool temperature, and uncertain surface

Form & Focus: Key Concerns for India and South Africa

While it may not change either result too much, it will nonetheless be important preparation for next year’s T20 World Cup that will most likely be played on batting-friendly pitches.

Talking Points from India

Hardik Pandya impressed on his return, and underlined the need for India to have batting depth. The biggest concern, of course, is the extended lean patch of Suryakumar Yadav. In 2025, he has an average of just 15.07 from 16 T20Is at a strike rate that is way below his standards. India hopes he can rediscover form quickly preferably in conditions as foggy and tricky as Mullanpur’s.

South Africa Focus

SA seek consistency with the same combination to familiarise themselves with Indian conditions. Captain Aiden Markram stressed staying positive and not overthinking early setbacks.

Team News and Probable XIs

India

No injury concerns. Expect experimentation.

Probable XI:

Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah.

South Africa

Probably stick with the same XI, with a view to continuity.

Probable XI:

Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi.

Did You Know? Key Stats Ahead of IND vs SA 2nd T20

Hardik Pandya requires 1 wicket to become only the third Indian bowler to take 100 T20I wickets, behind Arshdeep Singh-107 and Jasprit Bumrah-101.

If he gets that wicket, Pandya will become the first fast bowler ever to achieve 1000+ runs & 100+ wickets in Men’s T20Is. In this feat, only spinners Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Nabi and Sikandar Raza have been able to do so.