India vs South Africa 2nd T20 Live Cricket Score Updates: India may be firm favourites for the home World Cup in two months but South Africa learned in Cuttack that even unfavourable conditions offer little respite against a side operating at full throttle. On a damp evening when the toss could have tilted the balance, India still proved a step ahead, reinforcing why they remain the team to beat.
The two sides now travel from the east to New Chandigarh, where they meet again on Thursday with no training day for the visitors. Despite holding a 6-2 edge over South Africa in recent T20 encounters, India know that the format allows little room for complacency. With nine home games left before the World Cup, the hosts are intent on testing themselves across every scenario.
Tonight’s contest also carries its own milestone. It will be the first men’s international match at the venue, which previously hosted two women’s ODIs between India and Australia in September.
IND vs SA T20I Squad
India squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill (vc)*, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar.
South Africa squad: Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Quinton de Kock (wk), Donovan Ferreira (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Ottneil Baartman, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje.
IND vs SA T20I where to watch in India?
India vs South Africa 2nd T20I will be telecast on the Star Sports Network and livestreamed on JioHotstar app and website.
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Match Yet To Begin ( Day – 2nd T20I )
Match begins at 19:00 IST (13:30 GMT)
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IND vs SA 2nd T20 Live Score Updates: Hardik Pandya 1 wicket away from making history
All-rounder Hardik Pandya announced himself with style and stunning half-century knock in the first T20I against South Africa. He is now just one wicket shy of joining an elite club. Pandya is set to become only the third Indian male cricketer to claim 100 T20I wickets after Arshdeep (107) and Bumrah (101).
IND vs SA 2nd T20 Live Score Updates: India Predicted Playing XIs
India Predicted Playing XIs: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah
IND vs SA 2nd T20 Live Score Updates: South Africa Predicted Playing XIs
South Africa Predicted Playing XIs: Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi
IND vs SA 2nd T20 Live Score Updates: Weather report from Mullanpur
Expect a cold evening in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh on Thursday, with temperatures dipping to about 7°C. Dew is not expected to be a factor, with minimal likelihood of formation. Clear skies are forecast through the night, setting up ideal conditions for uninterrupted play.
IND vs SA 2nd T20 Live Score Updates: Welcome to the live blog
The Indian team will once again face the Proteas for the second T20I match of the 5-match series. The first match was won by India when Suryakumar and boys defeated South Africa by 101 runs. After securing a 1-0 lead in Cuttack, India will look to tighten their grip on the series, while South Africa aim to hit back and keep the contest alive. With a batting-friendly surface awaiting both teams in Mullanpur, we could be in for another high-scoring showdown—so stay tuned for every update.
New Chandigarh’s open layout, with no towering stands, means dew rarely becomes a major factor here. Interestingly, teams batting first have a narrow edge with a 6–5 record at this venue during the IPL. Totals beyond 200 have been successfully defended, and even a modest 111 once proved enough. Expect the fast bowlers to enjoy themselves on this pitch as well. Stay tuned as we bring you the latest from Mullanpur.