After a stunning 17-run victory in the opening clash of the 3-match ODI series, Team India is now just one win shy of sealing the series with a win in Raipur.
The hosts are now desperate to triumph over the ODI series following a disastrous outcome in 2-match test series at home.
Especially, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s comeback into the squad has bolstered the batting line-up, given their game-changing partnership in the Ranchi ODI.
While South Africa, on the other side, will aim to bounce back stronger to keep their chances alive of winning the series till the third ODI clash in Visakhapatnam.
As the time is running out for a high-octane clash, it’s time to predict the winner of the forthcoming IND vs SA 2nd ODI by analyzing the updated head-to-head records, weather, and pitch reports, and the expected changes in playing XI.
India vs South Africa 2nd ODI 2025 Match Details
- ODI Series Season: 2025-26
- ODI Match Number: 4935
- Match Format: 50-Overs Per Inning
- Date: December 03, 2025
- Day: Wednesday
- Timings (IST):
- Toss Timings: 01 pm
- Match Start Timings: 01:30 pm
- 1st Innings: 01:30 pm to 05 pm
- Innings Break: 05 pm to 05:30 pm
- 2nd Innings: 05:30 pm to 09 pm
- Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur (Also known as the Nava Raipur International Stadium)
- Seating Capacity: 65,000
Latest Head-to-Head ODI Records of India vs South Africa
Even though South Africa’s record is far dominating, India’s recent form is certain to pose tough challenges. Here are the updated head-to-head records to be known ahead of the second ODI match in Raipur:
| ODI Matches Played (IND vs SA) | 95 |
| Matches Won (IND vs SA) | IND: 41, and SA: 51 |
| No Result Outcome | 03 |
| Matches Won at Home | IND: 19, and SA: 26 |
| Matches Won Away | IND: 12, and SA: 14 |
| Matches Won at Neutral Venue | IND: 10, and SA: 11 |
| Highest Innings Total in ODI | IND: 401 (in February 2010), and SA: 438 (in October 2015) |
| Lowest Innings Total in ODI | IND: 91 (in November 2006), and SA: 83 (in November 2023) |
Raipur Latest Weather Reports for IND vs SA 2nd ODI 2025
Unlike in South India, the weather conditions in Raipur have no chance of experiencing frequent and heavy rain showers. So, the latest forecast reports guarantee a full 50-over contest per inning:
- Temperature: 16° C to 29 °C
- Wind Speed: 11 km/hr to 20 km/hr
- Humidity: 51% to 61%
- Cloud Cover: 5% to 39%
- Rainfall Chances: 0%
Nava Raipur Stadium Recent Pitch Conditions for IND vs SA 2nd ODI 2025
Popularly known as the third-largest ground in India, the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium (also called Nava Raipur Stadium) makes it challenging for batters to clear the ropes easily.
Despite the fair contest between bat and ball at this venue, the pitches have favored pacers to a great extent compared to spinners.
The forthcoming India vs South Africa clash will be the second ODI match that will be organized at this venue.
India hosted its first ODI game against New Zealand at this venue back in January 2023, where the men-in-blue under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy triumphed over the visitors by 8-wickets in a low-scoring contest.
Batting or Bowling First: What Should Toss Winning Captain Decide?
The quick outfield is similar to the pitches in previous ODI match played in Ranchi. Batting on such surfaces can become trickier in the second innings. So, the toss-winning captain should make a wise decision to bat first and compile mammoth totals between 280 and 300 or even higher.
At the same time, a slight dew in the evening can favor the chasing sides to accomplish competitive targets, which makes it easy for shot execution and limits spin variation.
Predicting the Playing XI for India vs South Africa 2nd ODI 2025
India and South Africa are likely to alter their playing XI combination compared to the previous game.
Here is how India and South Africa can form the strongest main XI in the following possible ways:
India’s Possible Playing XI vs South Africa in 2nd ODI 2025
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batter |
| 2. | Rohit Sharma | Batter |
| 3. | Virat Kohli | Batter |
| 4. | Ruturaj Gaikwad | Batter |
| 5. | KL Rahul (Captain) | Wicketkeeper and Batter |
| 6. | Ravindra Jadeja | Spin Bowling All-Rounder |
| 7. | Nitish Kumar Reddy | Fast Bowling All-Rounder |
| 8. | Kuldeep Yadav | Spin Bowler |
| 9. | Harshit Rana | Fast Bowler |
| 10. | Arshdeep Singh | Fast Bowler |
| 11. | Prasidh Krishna | Fast Bowler |
South Africa’s Possible Playing XI vs India in 2nd ODI 2025
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Ryan Rickelton | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 2. | Quinton de Kock | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 3. | Aiden Markram | Batter |
| 4. | Temba Bavuma (Captain) | Batter |
| 5. | Tony de Zorzi | Batter |
| 6. | Dewald Brevis | Batter |
| 7. | Marco Jansen | Fast Bowling All-Rounder |
| 8. | Corbin Bosch | Fast Bowling All-Rounder |
| 9. | Keshav Maharaj | Spin Bowler |
| 10. | Lungi Ngidi | Fast Bowler |
| 11. | Ottneil Baartman | Fast Bowler |
2nd ODI 2025 Winner Prediction: India or South Africa?
While South Africa’s head-to-head records make them the favorites to win the upcoming second ODI, India’s recent form in the 50-overs format, added with RO-KO’s stunning comeback, enhances their winning chances.
However, the Proteas can’t be underestimated, given their strong middle and lower-order batting unit. As the visitors nearly missed out chasing a 350-run target in the Ranchi ODI, there are higher chances for the team to make a strong comeback. Also, Temba Bavuma’s return to the squad as the ODI skipper will be an added advantage.
In conclusion, a strong pace bowling attack and a highly skilled set of batters can increase the team’s winning chances in the forthcoming clash.