Delhi: After winning the ODI series in the battle against South Africa at home, the Indian team has now started the T20 series with a strong win. The second match of this 5-match T20 International series between both the teams will be played on December 11 in Mullanpur, Chandigarh.

Both the teams are ready for this match to be held at Maharaja Yadvindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. While, on one hand, Suryakumar Yadav’s Team India would like to maintain the winning streak in the second match also, on the other hand, South Africa will be eyeing a comeback in the series. In such a situation, an exciting match can be seen.

T20 International record between India vs South Africa

Team India played its first match of T20 International cricket against South Africa. The history of this format between both the teams is very old. Where, there was a face to face for the first time in 2006. After this, till now a total of 32 T20 International matches have been played between these two teams. During this period, India has won 19 matches. So, South Africa has won 12 matches and has lost 1 match.

India vs South Africa T20 International series journey

After losing the Test series, the Indian team defeated South Africa in the ODI series and now the 5-match T20 International series has also started with the victory. In the first match played in Cuttack, the Men in Blue performed brilliantly and defeated the visiting Proteas by 101 runs and took a 1-0 lead in the series.

When and where will India vs South Africa match take place?

The second match of the 5-match T20 International series between India vs South Africa will be played on December 11 at Mullanpur Stadium, New Chandigarh. This match to be held on Thursday will start at 7 pm. The toss will be done half an hour earlier at 6.30.

Maharaja Yadvinder Singh International Cricket Stadium , Main information about Chandigarh and stadium

A new stadium has been constructed in Mullanpur, located in New Chandigarh, some distance from Mohali. Mohali in Punjab has organized many international matches. But no men’s international match has been played here in Mullanpur, built by the Punjab Cricket Association in 2010. This stadium is named after Maharaja Yadvindra Singh, the ninth and last ruler of Patiala. This stadium with a spectator capacity of 38 thousand is being used as the home venue of the Punjab Kings team from 2024. The first international match was played here between India and Australia women’s team in September this year.

Chandigarh pitch report

The wicket of Maharaja Yadvindra Singh International Cricket Stadium of Mullanpur is considered helpful for the batsmen. On this pitch the ball hits the bat with proper bounce and it becomes easy to play shots. Some matches in IPL have been played in this ground. Where scores of more than 200 have been made. However, here the score of 111 runs has also been defended once.

weather conditions

Now the wrath of winter has started appearing in full swing in India. Its effect is also being seen in the T20 series matches being played between India and South Africa. There will be a special focus on the weather in the second match between both the teams to be held on December 11. According to Accuweather, the maximum temperature here on Thursday will be 25 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will be 9 degrees Celsius.

Possible playing eleven of both

India team: Abhishek Sharma, Shubhman Gill, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dubey, Varun Chakraborty, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh.

South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brewis, David Miller, Donavan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Carbyn Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Enrique Norcia, Lungi Ngidi

Where to watch India vs South Africa match

Star Sports Network is the broadcasting partner of the series between India and South Africa. In such a situation, the second match of the T20 series between both the teams will be telecast on Star Sports Network. You can enjoy live streaming on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar app/website.

Squads of both teams

India: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubhman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakraborty, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana and Washington Sundar.

South Africa: Aiden McCram (captain), Otniel Bartman, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brewis, Quinton de Kock (wk), Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, George Linde, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Lutho Sipamala, Tristan Stubbs.

India vs South Africa: Which team will the pitch favor?,

The Indian cricket team is playing at home. The magic of the Man in Blue can be seen on any pitch here. In such a situation, the Indian team can also get the advantage of the pitch at Maharaja Yadvindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.

FAQs – of Chandigarh Maharaja Yadvinder Singh International Cricket Stadium pitch report of

What is the pitch report of Maharaja Yadvindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh?

The surface of Maharaja Yadvindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh is generally considered favorable for batsmen. Here the ball does not seam and turn much. In such a situation, it is easy for the batsmen to hit fours and sixes. Although the ball may make some movements in the beginning, it will move as the game progresses. Batting will become easier. In such a situation, a high scoring match can be seen.

India vs South Africa in T20 International H2H what is the record,

In the H2H record, so far India and South Africa have clashed in 32 matches in T20 International cricket. In which, the Indian team has won 19 matches and South Africa has won 12 matches. One match remained inconclusive.