1. The Basics – When & Where
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | 2nd One‑Day International – India vs South Africa |
| Date | 3 December 2025 (Wednesday) |
| Start time (local) | 13:30 IST – day/night schedule (first session 13:30‑17:00, interval 17:00‑17:30, second session 17:30‑21:00)[9] |
| Venue | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur – a 65,000‑seat ground that regularly hosts India’s day‑night ODIs. |
The match will be a classic day‑night fixture, with the first 30 overs under lights and a break for tea at 17:00. This timing gives Indian fans a convenient early‑afternoon start and a thrilling evening finish.
2. Quick Recap of the 1st ODI
The first game in Ranchi ended with India edging South Africa by 17 runs.
- India 349/8 – Virat Kohli smashed a dazzling 100 runs (his 52nd ODI ton) and set a massive total.
- Harshit Rana’s impact – The debutant bowler grabbed two early wickets (both ducks) with the new ball, rattling the Proteas.
- South Africa’s chase – A solid partnership between Marco Jansen (70 off 39 balls) and the middle order took the game to the final over, but a late wicket by Prasidh Krishna sealed the win for India[1].
The close finish makes the 2nd ODI a must‑watch showdown.
3. Full Squad Lists (Official)
India (IND)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Rishabh Pant
- KL Rahul (c/wk)
- Washington Sundar
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Harshit Rana
- Arshdeep Singh
- Prasidh Krishna
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Tilak Varma
- Dhruv Jurel
- Kuldeep Yadav
(Source: Indian Express)[3]
South Africa (SA)
- Aiden Markram
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Temba Bavuma (c)
- Matthew Breetzke
- Dewald Brevis
- Rubin Hermann
- Marco Jansen
- Corbin Bosch
- Keshav Maharaj
- Nandre Burger
- Lungi Ngidi
- Ryan Rickelton
- Ottneil Baartman
- Tony de Zorzi
- Prenelan Subrayen
(Source: Indian Express)[3]
4. Predicted Playing XI (Expert View)
Note: These are the line‑ups suggested by the Indian Express preview. Teams may still tweak the order before the toss.
India
- Rohit Sharma
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Virat Kohli
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Washington Sundar
- KL Rahul (c/wk)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Harshit Rana
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Prasidh Krishna
(Source: Indian Express)[4]
South Africa
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Ryan Rickelton
- Temba Bavuma (c)
- Aiden Markram
- Matthew Breetzke
- Dewald Brevis
- Corbin Bosch
- Marco Jansen
- Keshav Maharaj
- Lungi Ngidi
- Nandre Burger / Prenelan Subrayen
(Source: Indian Express)[4]
5. Players to Watch
| Team | Player | Why He Matters |
|---|---|---|
| India | Harshit Rana | Took two early wickets in the first ODI, showing both swing and seam mastery. Could be the X‑factor with the new ball again[4]. |
| India | Prasidh Krishna | Picked up the crucial wicket of Corbin Bosch in the first game; his pace and yorkers are key in the death overs. |
| South Africa | Quinton de Kock | Aggressive wicket‑keeper‑batsman; his early overs set the tone for the chase. |
| South Africa | Marco Jansen | Recent 70 off 39 balls against India; his height (6’7”) makes him a difficult bowler to face, and his all‑round ability adds depth. |
| South Africa | Keshav Maharaj | Spin maestro returning after a rest; his control on Indian sub‑continent pitches is often decisive. |
6. How to Watch Live
- Streaming – The match will be streamed live on the Jio Hotstar app and website.
- Television – It will be broadcast on the Star Sports network across India.
(Source: Indian Express)[3]
If you are outside India, check your local sports channel listings or use a reputable VPN to access the Jio Hotstar stream.
7. Why This Match Matters
The second ODI is a potential series‑decider. India already leads 1‑0, but a win for South Africa would level the series and make the third game a knockout. The game also offers a platform for emerging talents like Harshit Rana and Tilak Varma to cement their places, while South Africa will be keen to see if their middle order can replicate the Jansen‑led charge from the first match.
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