IND vs SA 2nd ODI Match Preview:

India will lock horns with South Africa in the second ODI match of the three-match ODI series at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur. The Men in Blue took a lead of 1-0 with a dominant performance. Virat Kohli scored his 52nd ODI century in this match.

South Africa had a disastrous start in their chase, losing three of their top-order batsmen within five overs. Their middle-order batsmen fought well but couldn’t hit the target and lost the match by 17 runs. The visitor has recently experienced victory in the Test series. If the Proteas show good discipline in the second match, the upcoming contest is expected to be even more exciting.

Recent Performance: 

IND vs SA 2nd ODI Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: South Africa Tour of India, 2025
• Match: IND vs SA 2nd ODI
• Date: 3 Dec. 2025
• Match Start Time: 01:30 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, India
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Sony Sports TEN Network, Jio Hotstar & Fancode

Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather is expected to be favourable during this match. There is no possibility of rain. The temperature is expected to reach around 24.6°C. A total of 1 ODI match was played at this venue between India and New Zealand in 2023. NZ was bowled out for 108, and India successfully chased down the total. In T20 and IPL games, the surface is generally supportive of batters.

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, India Stats: 

The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium pitch favours the batters. Winning the toss and opting to bat will be a wise decision on this surface.      

IND vs SA 2nd ODI Playing 11

India (IND) Probable 11:

Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad/Tilak Verma, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul (C & WK), Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna.

South Africa (SA) Probable 11:

Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock (WK), Ryan Rickelton/Temba Bavuma, Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Ottniel Baartman, Nandre Burger, Prenelan Subrayen/Keshav Maharaj.

IND vs SA- Top Picks from IND

IND vs SA- Top Picks from SA

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

• Virat Kohli (IND) smashed 135 off 120 deliveries, laced with 11 boundaries and 7 sixes. He will be a must own pick for this match.
• Marco Jansen (SA) was among the top performers in the last game. He will be a valuable pick for this match.
• Matthew Breetzke (SA) was the leading run scorer against India. He will be a good pick for Captain and Vice captain.
• Rohit Sharma (IND) is an explosive batsman. In the last match, he had hit three sixes during his innings of 57 runs.

IND vs SA Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

IND vs SA Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

India is expected to win this match. They have a strong batting lineup. Additionally, they have the advantage of playing on their home ground.

IND vs SA 2nd ODI, 2025 FAQ

Who is likely to win the IND vs SA match today?

India (IND) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

India.

Who are the top fantasy picks for the IND vs SA Dream11 team?

Rohit Sharma, Quinton de Kock, Marco Jansen, C Bosch, K Yadav and Virat Kohli 

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface favours the pacers, and we can expect an average score range between 250 and 270 runs.