IND vs SA 2nd ODI Match Preview: Team India defeated the Proteas team in the series opener by a margin of 17 runs. Batting first, Team India posted a mammoth total of 350 runs, thanks to brilliant innings of Virat Kohli who completed his 52nd hundred in ODI format. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul also supported him from the other end.
In the 2nd innings South Africa had a poor start, but Matthew Breetzke stabilised the innings and Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch brilliant batting kept the visitors in the game. However, they eventually fell short by 17 runs.
In the bowling department, Kuldeep Yadav and Harshit Rana bowled exceptional spells for India, while Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch took 2 wickets each for South Africa. In this match, South Africa will aim to level the series.
IND vs SA 2nd ODI Match Details:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | IND vs SA 2nd ODI |
| Date | 3 DEC 2025 |
| Venue | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur |
| Time | 01:30 PM (IST) |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar, DD Sports |
IND vs SARecent Form:
| IND | W | W | L | L | W |
| SA | L | L | W | L | L |
IND vs SA Head-to-Head stats:
| India Won | 6 |
| South Africa Won | 4 |
| Tie | 0 |
| NR | 0 |
IND vs SA 2nd ODI Pitch & Weather Report:
Only one ODI has been played at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, between India and New Zealand in 2023. In that match, New Zealand was bowled out for 108 and India successfully chased down the total. Based on T20 and IPL statistics, a total of 280–300 runs is considered a good target when batting first.
| Win Bat First | 100% |
| Win Bowl First | 0% |
| Avg 2nd Innings | 108 |
| Avg 2nd Innings | 111 |
| Best Suited for | Pacers (67%) |
The weather report of the 2nd ODI is ideal, as there is a 4% possibility of rain during the game. The temperature can go up to 24.7 C, with humidity around 45%.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Rain Probability | 4% (Ideal weather) |
| Temperature | 24.7°C |
| Humidity | 45% |
| Overall Conditions | Perfect weather for cricket |
IND vs SA Dream11 Top Picks
- Virat Kohli completed his 52nd ODI century in Ranchi. He has been in good touch and is expected to play a big knock in Raipur as well.
- Rohit Sharma smashed a half century in the last game. In his last 3 ODI, he scored 2 half-centuries and 1 century, highlighting his current form.
- Marco Jansen showcased his all-around capabilities in the previous game. He scored 70 runs and took 2 wickets. He will be a must own pick for this match as well.
- Corbin Bosch has been in red-hot form for SA. He took 2 wickets and played a brilliant innings of 67 runs.
- Kuldeep Yadav was the leading wicket taker in the last ODI. He took 4 wickets and is expected to take 2-3 wickets in this match.
IND vs SA 2nd ODI Probable Playing 11
| India | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | Ryan Rickelton (WK) / Temba Bavuma |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Quinton de Kock (WK) |
| Virat Kohli | Aiden Markram (C) |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad / Tilak Verma | Matthew Breetzke (WK) |
| Washington Sundar | Tony de Zorzi |
| Lokesh Rahul (WK)(C) | Dewald Brevis |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Marco Jansen |
| Harshit Rana | Corbin Bosch |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Prenelan Subrayen / Keshav Maharaj |
| Arshdeep Singh | Nandre Burger |
| Prasidh Krishna | Ottneil Baartman |
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IND vs SA Expert Advice:
| Captain & Vice-Captain Picks | Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli |
| Team Combination | 2-3-3-3 |
| Punt Picks | Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen |
Also see: Most Consecutive Toss Loss in ODI Cricket
IND vs SA Expected Winner:
India is expected to win this match. Team India has a strong batting lineup. Moreover, head-to-head stats and home conditions also favours the India team.
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