Overview:
The Mullanpur pitch is generally good for batting early, with the ball coming on nicely and a quick outfield.
The action shifts to Mullanpur on Thursday, December 11, as India lock horns with Aiden Markram’s South Africa in Match 2 of the five-game T20I series at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh.
It was a forgettable night for South Africa in the opener at Cuttack as they were dismissed for 74, their lowest T20I score, leading to a 101-run defeat to India. Hardik Pandya headlined the show with a blistering 59* off 28 that carried India to 175/6. Arshdeep struck twice in the powerplay overs, and the rest of the bowlers put pressure on the rival batters as wickets kept tumbling. Brevis’ 22 was the lone resistance.
IND vs SA T20I head-to-head record
Across 32 T20I meetings between India and South Africa, the sub-continent team holds the upper hand with 19 wins, while the Proteas have emerged victorious 12 times. One match ended in a no result.
| Matches Played | South Africa won | India won | No Result |
| 32 | 12 | 19 | 1 |
Pitch report
The Mullanpur pitch is generally good for batting early, with the ball coming on nicely and a quick outfield. As the match goes on, the surface can slow down a bit, and spinners start getting more help. Overall, it’s still a batting-friendly venue, but bowlers who use spin and variations can be effective later.
IND vs SA Match Prediction
Scenario 1
India win the toss and opt to bat first
40-60: Powerplay
200-210: Final score
India win the match
Scenario 2
South Africa win the toss and opt to bat first
40-55: Powerplay
190-200:Final score
South Africa win the match
IND vs SA probable top performers
Key batter to watch out for: Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma looked fluent in the middle after India’s top order was sent back. He hit two boundaries off Marco Jansen in the sixth over and then lit up the night by dragging Nortje for an 89-metre six that landed outside the stadium. He only got 26.
Key Bowler to Watch Out For: Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah could be the standout with the ball in the second T20I against South Africa. In the opener, he got Dewald Brevis with a sharp delivery that drew a top edge, and in the process completed 100 T20I wickets, joining Arshdeep Singh in that milestone bracket. Bumrah will look to make the most of the Mullanpur conditions again.
IND vs SA probable XI
South Africa:
Quinton de Kock(w), David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Aiden Markram(c), Tristan Stubbs, Lutho Sipamla, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje
India:
Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma(w), Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Shubman Gill, Varun Chakaravarthy, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh,Jasprit Bumrah.