India vs South Africa, 2nd ODI at Raipur: Match Preview

India will look to carry the momentum from their thrilling 17-run win in the first ODI at Ranchi, Jharkhand, into the second match at Raipur, Chhattisgarh on Wednesday. Riding high on an impressive performance in the first match of the series, the hosts will aim for consistency. The Indian batters and bowler showed great coordination to defeat South Africa. The Proteas will need to work on their strategy and execute under pressure if they want to level the three-match series and restore confidence after a loss.

IND vs SA 2025, 2nd ODI: Match details

Match: India vs South Africa, 2nd ODI match
Date: 3 December 2025
Time: 1:30 pm, IST
Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium

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IND vs SA 2025, 2nd ODI: Venue & Pitch

The second ODI will be played at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, the third-largest cricket venue in India. The match begins at 1:30 PM IST, with the toss scheduled half an hour earlier.

The surface in Raipur has traditionally offered a fair contest between bat and ball, providing balance for seamers and spinners. The boundaries are on the larger side, averaging around 80 metres and extending up to 84 metres, which means clearing the rope won’t be easy. Batters will need smart placement and mostly make runs between the wickets.

Dew could play a crucial role in the evening, depending on the surface moisture which could make the ball slippery and give chasing side an advantage. For that reason, the toss could carry added weight. The captain’s choice to bowl first could help to take the lead at initial stage, while the team batting first will aim for a competitive total in the 280-320 range.

Fans can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network or stream it online on the JioHotstar app.

IND vs SA 2025, 2nd ODI: Head-to-head

• Total matches played: 94
• India won: 40
• South Africa won: 51
• No result: 3

IND vs SA 2025, 2nd ODI: Probable Playing 11

India
Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (WK), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna.

South Africa
Ryan Rickelton, Quinton de Kock(w), Aiden Markram(c), Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burgear, Ottneil Baartmana.

Players to keep an eye on

With India leading the series, the second ODI offers a strong opportunity for the hosts to wrap things up early. After their brilliant performances in the opener, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will once again be central to India’s plans. Their partnership set the tone in the first match, and their experience will be crucial in maintaining stability at the top.

All eyes will also be on Ruturaj Gaikwad, who had an underwhelming outing in the series opener. Slotted at No. 4 in the first match, it remains to be seen whether the team management persists with him in the same role or opts for a reshuffle to get the best out of him.

There is also added intrigue around this match as the team continues to navigate the reported tension involving Kohli and head coach Gautam Gambhir – making on-field body language and momentum shifts a storyline to watch as well.