IND vs SA Match Prediction 2nd ODI, South Africa tour of India 2025: Fantasy Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report & More 

IND vs SA: India and South Africa produced a thrilling ODI game in Ranchi. Both teams scored big totals, and in the end, India ended up winning it just by 17 runs. Virat Kohli slammed a century, and Kuldeep Yadav had a good spell. For South Africa, there were a lot of positives. Now, these two sides will be up against each other in the second game on Wednesday. This game will start at 1:30 PM IST at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur. Here are the fantasy cricket tips and other details for this game.

India Preview

India had a rollercoaster of a game in Ranchi. They had a good start with the bat and then lost their way. Even with the ball, they started with a bang and took three wickets for 11 runs. But then, they lost the way. So, this is one thing they need to work on before heading into this game on Wednesday.

• Key Batter: Just like the last two ODIs, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are the two players to watch out for from India.
• Captaincy: Captain KL Rahul played an important role in taking India close to 350. He looked good with the bat.
• Batting Strength: The batting unit for India revolves around Virat and Rohit. Jaiswal got a good start but couldn’t carry on. Ruturaj Gaikwad was unlucky to get out to an excellent catch. Washington Sundar looked rusty at no. 5. We don’t think India will change the winning combination, so these batters need to step up. Relying on Virat and Rohit can’t work always.
• Bowling Attack: Harshit Rana new ball spell gave India an edge. He took two important wickets, and then Arshdeep dismissed Markram. But both bowlers conceded runs in the death overs. Only Kuldeep Yadav looked in control. Despite going for runs, he took wickets. Jadeja and Sundar were struggling.

South Africa Preview

South Africa chose a poor combination. He added extra batter in terms of a specialist bowler. That cost them. So, we might see some changes to their playing XI going into the second game. Though their middle-order or lower-middle-order batters displayed a great show. But South Africa need to strengthen their bowling unit.

• Batting: Markram, De Kock, and Rickelton missed out on the first game. But one can expect them to bounce back here. South Africa showed great performance from other batters. They can take advantage of India’s inexperienced bowling.
• Bowling: The bowling for South Africa was wayward. They went for runs and were unable to take wickets. Marco Jansen and Nandre Burger need to take wickets with the new ball, or else it can be difficult for them again.

Match Details – India vs South Africa, 2nd ODI

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur Pitch and Weather Report

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, will be hosting only its second ODI in history. It is generally a good deck for the batters with some help for fast bowlers as well. It has hosted one ODI, which was in 2023 between India and New Zealand, which India won. If we speak about the upcoming match, the dew will be a big factor here in the evening.

The weather in Raipur is pretty good, with a temperature around 26°C, dipping down to 23°C in the evening. The humidity is to be around 45-55 percent.

IND vs SA Head to Head Record

IND vs SA Today’s Probable 11

Key Players to Watch Out in India vs South Africa Match

Top Batters

• Rohit Sharma (IND): Rohit Sharma has now two fifties and one century in the last three innings. He makes it easier for the other batters by playing fearlessly.
• Virat Kohli (IND): Virat Kohli slammed his 52nd ODI ton in Ranchi. He looked different and played aerial shots, which shows that he wants to improve as the game demands.
• Aiden Markram (SA): Aiden Markram failed in the first game. But he is experienced enough to bounce back and do well in Raipur.
• Matthew Breeztke (SA): Matthew Breetzke scored yet another fifty for South Africa. He has an average of 68.22 in the ODIs.

Top Bowlers

• Kuldeep Yadav (IND): Kuldeep Yadav will be key for India once again. He goes for runs but takes wickets as well.
• Harshit Rana (IND): Harshit Rana bowled well early on. He swung the ball both ways and troubled the batters early on.
• Marco Jansen (SA): Marco Jansen has the ability to swing the ball and extract bounce from the wicket. His height is a big advantage for him.
• Nandre Burger (SA): Nandre Burger was the pick of the bowlers for South Africa. He used his pace well and bowled in a tight line.

IND vs SA Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

It is tough to predict a winner between these two sides. India used the conditions better, and despite the dew, they managed to defend the total. But the way South Africa responded, it did put India under pressure. So, we can expect another nail-biter here. But because of the home conditions, we think India are better suited to win this game.

IND vs SA Match Prediction Scenarios

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on analysis of current form, stats, and pitch conditions. Match outcomes can vary due to on-field factors. Please make your final fantasy picks after checking the toss and playing XIs.