India and South Africa are all set to clash against each other in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday, December 03. Having
won the first match, the Men in Blue will look to extend their lead and eventually seal the series.
India held their nerve in a thriller in Ranchi, defeating South Africa by 17 runs to take a 1-0 lead. Virat Kohli’s 52nd ODI hundred anchored the home team's total of 349, supported by half-centuries from Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. Despite cruising at one stage, India were pushed into backfoot by South Africa’s lower-order efforts.
Batting first after losing their 19th consecutive ODI toss, India got off to a flying start. Rohit and Kohli stitched a 100-plus stand, with the former breaking the record for most ODI sixes. Kohli pressed the accelerator after reaching his century. Rahul’s late cameo ensured the hosts finished just one short of 350.
The visiting team's chase got off to a poor start as Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh picked three wickets in under five overs. Matthew Breetzke held one end, but it was Marco Jansen’s quick 26-ball fifty that kept the Proteas in the hunt. Kuldeep Yadav’s double-strike got India back, yet Corbin Bosch’s fifty dragged the game deep. With 18 needed off the final over, Bosch’s dismissal ended South Africa’s innings as they were bowled out for 332.
IND vs SA Match Details
| Match | India vs South Africa, 2nd ODI, South Africa tour of India 2025 |
| Date | Wednesday, December 03; 1:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur |
| Broadcast and live-streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App and Website) |
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur - Pitch Report
The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur is renowned for its slow pitch, offering support to medium-fast and slower-paced bowlers. Considering the outstanding quality of pitches throughout the series, there is anticipation for another high-scoring thriller, suggesting a favourable playing surface for batters.
IND vs SA: Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
| Matches Played | 95 |
| Won by IND | 41 |
| Won by SA | 51 |
| No Result / Tied | 3 |
| First-ever fixture | 10 November 1991 (IND Won) |
| Most-recent fixture | 30 November 2025 (IND Won) |
IND vs SA Predicted Playing 11s
India (IND):
Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Washington Sundar, KL Rahul(w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna
South Africa (SA):
Ryan Rickelton(w), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Ottneil Baartman
IND vs SA Probable Top Performers of the match
Probable Best Batter - Virat Kohli
Star batter Virat Kohli's impressive form continued as he once again took the hosts to victory with his batting performance. In the opener, his record 52nd ODI ton, 135 off 120 deliveries, laced with 11 boundaries and seven sixes, saw him form a valuable stand with Rohit Sharma. His knock, along with contributions from other batters, saw the Men in Blue post 349/8 in their allotted 50 overs and eventually came out victorious by 17 runs. As the series moves to Raipur, Kohli will once again hope his batting does all the damage.
Probable Best Bowler - Arshdeep Singh
Indian ace pacer Arshdeep Singh could be among the picks of the bowlers in the second ODI against South Africa. In the last game, Singh bagged two wickets in his quota of 10 overs and leaked 64 at an economy of 6.40. The youngster will once again look to exploit the conditions to his benefit in the next game.
Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
