India will face South Africa in the second T20I of the five-match series on Thursday, December 11, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. It will be the first men’s international game at Chandigarh. A total of 11 matches of the IPL have been played here in the last two seasons. India won the first match by 101 runs after posting a total of 175 runs for the loss of six wickets.
Here are the top three player battles to watch out for in India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I:
1. David Miller vs Hardik Pandya:

Hardik Pandya dismissed David Miller in the first T20I. Pandya has taken Miller’s wicket six times in 11 T20Is and twice in four matches in the IPL.
2. Quinton de Kock vs Jasprit Bumrah:

Quinton de Kock has faced five deliveries in T20Is from Jasprit Bumrah and has scored seven runs. In four matches in the IPL, de Kock has scored eight runs off nine deliveries against Bumrah and has been dismissed once.
3. Tristan Stubbs vs Arshdeep Singh:

Arshdeep Singh dismissed Tristan Stubbs in the previous match for the first time. Stubbs has made 56 runs off 29 deliveries against Arshdeep in six T20I games.
FAQs
Q1: Why is Abhishek Sharma a key player to watch out for against South Africa in the 2nd T20I?
A1: Abhishek Sharma made just 17 runs off 12 deliveries in the first match. He is one of the key players to watch out for in the second T20I. He is just eight runs away from becoming the second-highest run-scorer for India in T20Is in a year.
Q2: What strategies could South Africa use to challenge India in the 2nd T20I?
A2: The Indian top order did not do well in the first game, and it created some pressure. The South African bowlers will have to look to pick early wickets in this game as well. Only four Proteas batters managed to make a double-digit score in the first game. The batters will have to deliver a dominant performance in this match.
Q3: Who are the top all-rounders with potential impact in the India vs South Africa clash in the 2nd T20I?
A3: Marco Jansen and Hardik Pandya are the two all-rounders to watch out for in the India vs South Africa clash in the 2nd T20I.
Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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