India Vs South Africa ODI Series 2025: The second match of the ongoing 3-match ODI series between India and South Africa was played on Wednesday i.e. December 3, 2025 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. In this match, the Indian team had to face defeat by 4 wickets, but the entire match was in the name of Virat Kohli. First, Virat played a brilliant inning of 102 runs in 93 balls with the help of 7 fours and 2 sixes. After this, when Team India came on the ground for fielding, Kohli was seen entertaining the 65 thousand spectators present in the stadium. Now his celebration is going viral on social media.

Virat did a fun celebration when De Kock was out

The South African team, which came on the field to chase Team India’s huge target of 359 runs, had a bad start. During this, South Africa’s experienced wicketkeeper batsman became the victim of Arshdeep Singh in the fifth over. After scoring 8 runs in 10 balls, De Kock was caught in the air by Washington Sundar standing at mid-on within 30 yards. As soon as Sundar completed the catch, the camera focused on Virat Kohli, and Virat’s fun-filled celebration was captured on TV.

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— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) December 3, 2025

Why is Virat’s celebration going viral?

Virat Kohli did the famous ‘Baba Ji Ka Thullu’ pose by making his hands like a snake. Comedian Kapil Sharma has often used such gestures to make people laugh. He himself has made this gesture famous.

Virat scored 53rd century in ODI

Team India’s veteran batsman Virat Kohli scored the 53rd century of his ODI career against South Africa in Raipur ODI. Virat holds the record for scoring most centuries in any one format of international cricket. Whereas Virat had achieved this position by leaving behind the great batsman Sachin Tendulkar in Ranchi ODI.

Virat Kohli’s fans often enter the cricket ground by dodging the security. This happened in the first ODI match between India and South Africa in Ranchi. Now a similar incident was seen in the second ODI match played in Raipur. During the drinks break during the Indian innings, a fan dodged the security and entered the field, but the security personnel caught hold of him and dragged him out of the field.

This video is going viral on social media, in which security personnel are dragging Virat Kohli’s fan out of the field. When the security personnel lifted the person who had entered the field on their shoulders, the sound of some people laughing loudly was heard in the video. The spectators who came to the field also enjoyed this incident a lot.

Earlier in Ranchi also, a fan had entered the ground by dodging the security personnel. That fan was lying down at the feet of Virat Kohli, whose pictures had gone viral on social media.

A fan breached the security at Raipur to meet Virat Kohli and see how security took him out pic.twitter.com/zj75rfyJYt

— Virat Kohli Fan Club (@Trend_VKohli) December 3, 2025

Virat Kohli scored 53rd century

Virat Kohli has so far scored centuries in both the ODI matches against South Africa. In Raipur, he scored the 53rd century of his ODI career and 84th century of his international career by playing an inning of 102 runs. On the basis of this century, he has created many historical records.

Batting at number 3, he has now scored 46 ODI centuries, which is the highest. This was also the 15th time that Virat Kohli has scored 50 or more runs in an innings against South Africa in ODI cricket. This is also a world record.

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KL Rahul played an unbeaten inning of 66 runs in the second ODI against South Africa, with the help of which Team India’s total score crossed 350. Rahul has been scoring important runs for India in the death overs, he had scored a half-century (60) in the first match too, coming down the order. He is the third batsman in the world in terms of scoring the most runs in death overs after 2023.

India vs South Africa In the second ODI, KL Rahul scored unbeaten 66 runs in 43 balls with the help of 2 sixes and 6 fours. Before Rahul, Virat Kohli and Rituraj Gaikwad had scored centuries in this match.

KL Rahul’s statistics in death overs (ODI) after 2023

Since 2023, KL Rahul is the third batsman in the world to score the most runs in death overs (from 41 to 50 overs) in One Day Internationals. He has proved to be a good finisher for India. He has scored a total of 424 runs at a strike rate of 142.76. He is the Indian batsman who has scored the most runs in this case.

The first number in this list is David Miller of South Africa, who has scored a total of 464 runs at a strike rate of 168.11. Behind Rahul is Glenn Phillip of New Zealand, who has scored 413 runs at a strike rate of 149.63.

Most runs between 41 and 50 overs in ODI (since 2023)

• 464: David Miller (Strike Rate- 168.11)
• 438: Charith Asalanka (Strike Rate- 147.97)
• 424: KL Rahul (Strike Rate- 142.76)
• 413: Glenn Phillip (Strike Rate- 149.63)

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— BCCI (@BCCI) December 3, 2025

Indian batsmen have scored a lot of runs in both the ODIs against South Africa. Team India, which had reached 349 runs in the first match, scored 358 runs while batting first in the second match. If India defends this score in Raipur today, then Team India will take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 3-match series.

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI is being played in Raipur. Team India is ahead 1-0 in the 3-match series. In Ranchi, India defeated the visiting team by 17 runs, in which Harshit Rana bowled brilliantly. He took 2 big wickets (Ryan Rickelton and Quinton de Kock) in his first and second overs of the match, however the ICC has reprimanded him for an incident and also added 1 demerit point.

The ICC said in its statement that Harshit was found guilty of breaching Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Staff, which relates to “using language, actions or gestures that insult a batsman when he is out during an international match, or which is likely to anger the batsman.”

This is Harshit Rana’s first mistake in the last 24 months. The Indian fast bowler admitted his mistake and also accepted the punishment given by Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees.

What was Harshit Rana punished for?

In the India vs South Africa 1st ODI played in Ranchi, Harshit Rana took the wicket of Dewald Brevis as his third wicket, who had hit a ‘no look’ six in his previous over. When Harshit dismissed Dewald Brevis in the 22nd over, he became very excited and pointed towards the pavilion with his finger. A video of his had also gone viral, in which it seemed as if he had also abused.

The ICC said in its statement that it was considered that this could have given the batsman an opportunity to give an aggressive reaction. One demerit point was added to the disciplinary record of Harshit Rana.

Second ODI is being played in Raipur

Today, India vs South Africa 2nd ODI is being played at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. Here also KL Rahul lost the toss. This is the 20th consecutive time that India has lost the toss in ODI. Team India has not made any changes in its playing 11.

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI is being played in Raipur. When KL Rahul lost the toss, he jokingly said that I am practicing the toss a lot, but it is not working. Let us tell you that Team India has lost the toss for the 20th consecutive time in ODI, the probability of which is 1 time in 10 lakh matches.

After losing the toss in Raipur, KL Rahul said, “To be honest, the toss has been the most pressure on me. I have been practising, but it is not working (laughs). There were a lot of positives from the last match. We know what to expect, the boys are in good form.”

Rahul further said, dew makes a lot of difference, this is such a time in India, we were expecting it. The bowlers have talked about this and made tactics. We also got confidence from the last game.”

When did India last win the toss in an ODI?

The semi-final match of India vs New Zealand World Cup was held on November 15, 2023. In this, Team India won the toss for the last time. After this, India lost the toss and the match against Australia in the final of this World Cup, since then India has lost the toss in every ODI. Captain changed, Shubman Gill came from Rohit Sharma, then now KL Rahul is captaining but the fate of Team India did not change.

Team India is the first team, which has lost the toss 20 consecutive times in ODI. However, in this matter the team had already broken the unwanted record of being number one. India has lost the toss 20 consecutive times, while Netherlands is at second place in terms of losing the most number of toss consecutively. Netherlands had lost the toss a total of 11 times between March 18, 2011 and August 27, 2023. Team India has lost the toss a total of 20 times from November 19, 2023 till now (December 3, 2025).

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI will be played on Wednesday, 3rd December in Raipur. The role of toss will be important here, but India’s luck in this matter has been going bad for the last 2 years. KL Rahul lost the toss in Ranchi. Till now, Team India has lost the toss in ODIs 19 consecutive times. The good thing for Team India is that their experienced batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are in form. Know with which playing 11 India and South Africa can field in the second ODI. What has been the record of Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium and how will be the behavior of the pitch here.

Indian batsmen had scored a lot of runs in the last match, Kohli had scored a century and made a century partnership with Rohit Sharma. Kohli had scored 135 runs. Captain KL Rahul also scored important runs in the lower order and took the team’s score to 349.

South Africa’s top order flopped badly in the last match. 3 batsmen including captain Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock returned to the pavilion on the score of only 11. However, the middle order batsmen of the visiting team (Matthew Britzke, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch) performed well, who can prove to be dangerous in Raipur as well.

Raipur Stadium pitch report

Unlike Ranchi, bowlers may get more help in Raipur, here batsmen may have to struggle a bit. Fast bowlers will get more help here, due to this the role of Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh will become important with the new ball. Rohit and Yashasvi will have to be careful in the beginning.

The only ODI match at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium was played between India and New Zealand in 2023, when the Kiwi team was all out for 108 runs. It was only Rohit Sharma who scored a half-century. There will be a surge here. But the role of toss will be important in all this.

If we look at the weather now, dew falls in Ranchi at night, in such a situation the role of toss will be important. The captain who wins the toss will want to bowl first, because due to dew, it will become difficult for the bowlers in the second innings.

Bavuma’s return possible, India can enter with a winning team

After the Test series, Temba Bavuma was rested from the first ODI, in whose absence Aiden Markram took over the captaincy. Team India would not like to tamper with the winning team. In the first ODI, Harshit Rana performed brilliantly with the new ball, he took 2 big wickets in his very first over. Kuldeep Yadav took 4 wickets, although Ravindra Jadeja proved to be very expensive. Jadeja gave away 66 runs in 9 overs.

Probable playing 11 of South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Quinton de Kock (wk), Mathieu Bretzke, Temba Bavuma (c), Dewald Brewis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Prenlain Sabran, Nandre Berger, Otniel Baartman.

India’s probable playing 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Washington Sundar, KL Rahul (wicket keeper and captain), Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna.

India or South Africa, who has the upper hand?

Rohit, Kohli, KL Rahul are in form, Yashasvi undoubtedly did not play in the last match but if his bat works then he can prove to be the most dangerous in Raipur. He plays fast bowlers well, Rohit also takes advantage of the fast pace. But South Africa’s batsmen are also no less, this can be gauged from the fact that even after the top order flop in the last match, the visiting team was close to victory till the last over.

There seems to be depth in South Africa’s batting, if Temba Bavuma comes then surely the visiting team will become stronger. South African batsmen play pace well, so the visiting team will have the upper hand in the second ODI.

Where to watch live match?

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI will be telecast live on Star Sports channel. The match will start at 1:30 pm, toss will take place at 1 pm. There will be live streaming on JioHotstar app and website.

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI will be played on Wednesday at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Cricket Stadium, Raipur. There is a possibility of rain in Raipur on this day. Is there a danger of the match being cancelled? Read how will be the weather in Raipur on Wednesday?

Under the captaincy of KL Rahul, Team India is coming after winning the first ODI by 27 runs. The good thing is that the most experienced batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are in form, both of them had made a century partnership in the last match. Kohli had scored his 83rd international century. There is a possibility of rain in Raipur on Wednesday, although it is not so much that there is a danger of the match being canceled.

How will the weather be in Raipur on 3rd December?

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI will be played on Wednesday, December 3 at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium. The match will be played in ideal conditions. The maximum temperature of the day will be 28 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will be 14 degrees Celsius. There is very little chance of rain in Raipur on Wednesday, which means there will be no interruption in the match and even if it happens, there will be a possibility of the match resuming soon.

However, more dew may fall in the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in the evening, due to which the team batting in the second innings will have an advantage.

Indian squad

Rohit Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Verma, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel (wicket keeper), KL Rahul (captain and wicket keeper), Rishabh Pant (wicket keeper), Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna.

South African squad

Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Bretzke, Dewald Brewis, Rubin Harman, Marco Janssen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Berger, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Otniel Baartman, Tony De Zorzi, Prenlan Subraine.

When and where to watch India vs South Africa 2nd ODI live?

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI will start at 1:30 pm on 3rd December. The toss will take place at 1 pm. The match will be telecast live on Star Sports Network. There will be live streaming on JioHotstar app and website.

While going from Ranchi to Raipur for India vs South Africa 2nd ODI, a video is going viral, in which Virat Kohli is seen talking to BCCI selector Pragyan Ojha at the airport. This video is going viral because there are talks about Virat and Rohit Sharma playing in Vijay Hazare Trophy. Actually, both the legends want to play till 2027 World Cup, but in many reports it has been said that no assurance has been given to them yet that they will be a part of the team in the World Cup.

Virat Kohli and selector Pragyan Ojha are seen talking seriously, while head coach Gautam Gambhir is sitting 4-5 seats away from them. While in another video, Pragyan is sitting with Gambhir, but then Kohli is sitting away from him. This video surfaced at a time when it is being said that head coach Gautam Gambhir had not talked to Virat Kohli in the nets before the Ranchi ODI. There are talks of discord in the team.

There was also a news that Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar wants Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play in Vijay Hazare Trophy. In the video, Pragyan is seen listening to Kohli.

Some serious discussion between Virat Kohli and selector Pragyan Ojha. https://t.co/fS88MRytDG pic.twitter.com/UrNcMWpfx5

— ⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) December 2, 2025

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are in great form

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma made century partnerships in ODIs twice in a row, both of them had made century partnerships in the third ODI in Australia before Ranchi. Then Rohit remained unbeaten after scoring a century and Virat a half-century. In the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi, both of them made a century partnership for the second wicket, in which Virat Kohli scored 135 runs and Rohit scored 57 runs. With the help of these innings, Team India, batting first, scored a huge score of 349 runs.

After winning the first ODI by 17 runs, India is leading 1-0 in the 3-match series. The second ODI will be played on Wednesday, 3 December in Raipur. The match will start at 1:30 pm, toss will take place at 1 pm.

India defeated South Africa by 17 runs in the first ODI match played on 30 November. Now the second ODI will be played in Raipur on 3rd December, by winning which Team India would like to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. In the first match, Virat Kohli played a brilliant century of 135 runs, while Kuldeep Yadav did wonders in bowling by taking 4 wickets. But despite the victory, some flaws were visible in the combination of the Indian team. Know which mistakes Team India will have to correct in the second ODI.

1. Only Rohit-Virat-Rahul scoring runs will not work

In the first ODI, Virat Kohli scored a century of 135 runs, on the other hand, KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma scored half-centuries. In the first ODI, 10 players of the Indian team came to bat and the team was able to reach the score of 349. Of these, 252 runs belonged to Virat-Rohit and Rahul only. Rahul scored 60 runs and Rohit Sharma scored 57 runs. Whereas the remaining batsmen could contribute only 74 runs to the scoreboard. Other Indian batsmen will also need to perform better in the second ODI.

2. Wrong decisions on batting order in ODI after Test

The Test record of the Indian team in the last one year has been very bad, one of the main reasons for which is the constant change in the batting order of the players. Something similar happened in the first ODI match too, where all-rounder Washington Sundar was sent into bat before KL Rahul. This strategy was a complete flop, because Sundar was out after scoring only 13 runs. When Sundar came to bat, there were more than 23 overs left in the Indian innings, but looking at Sundar’s batting, it seemed as if he wanted to score boundaries from the very beginning. Sundar was sent up to handle the innings, but he was also out while playing aerial shots.

3. Better bowling in death overs

The Indian team will have to bowl better in the death overs. In the first ODI match, Corbin Bosch single-handedly dominated the inexperienced Indian bowling attack. Especially Harshit Rana will have to improve his death over bowling skills. South Africa had to score 61 runs in the last 7 overs to win. On one side, Arshdeep Singh was putting brakes on Africa’s run rate, on the other end, Harshit Rana gave away 22 runs in his last 2 overs.

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The first match of the three-match ODI series was played between India and South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday. A total of 681 runs were scored in this match. Both the teams scored more than 300, but in the end Team India won by 17 runs. Now the second ODI match will be played between the two teams on Wednesday, 3 December. Know here what South Africa’s playing eleven could be like in the second ODI.

South African team can make 3 changes

The second ODI match between India and South Africa will be played on Wednesday, 3 December at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur. The toss of this match will take place at 1 pm. The match will start at 1:30 pm. The South African team can make 3 major changes in its playing eleven for this match.

Temba Bavuma may return

In the first ODI, Ryan Rickleton and Aiden Markram opened the innings for South Africa. Whereas wicketkeeper batsman Quinton de Kock played at number three, but regular captain Temba Bavuma may return in the second ODI match to be played in Raipur. In such a situation, DeKock and Markram can open. Whereas Bavuma can bat at number-3.

This Hindu cricketer may get a place in the final eleven

Keshav Maharaj, one of the most successful spinners of the South African team, did not play in the first ODI. Prenelon Subrayan was the only spinner in Ranchi, who gave 73 runs in 10 overs without taking any wicket. In such a situation, Keshav Maharaj can get a place in the playing eleven in place of Prenelan Subrayan in the second ODI match.

Lungi Ngidi replaces Otniel Bartman

Otniel Bartman proved to be very expensive in the first ODI played in Ranchi. He gave away 60 runs in 10 overs. In the second ODI match to be played in Raipur, experienced fast bowler Lungi Nagidi can be included in the playing eleven in his place.

Probable playing eleven of South Africa for the second ODI- Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (captain), Matthew Britzke, Tony De Georgi, Dewald Brewis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Berger and Lungi Ngidi.