The excitement is building in Raipur as India take on South Africa the second ODI of the series. The match will be played on Wednesday, December 3.
In the first match of the series, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma turned back the clock to script memorable knocks and power India to a 17-run win. India will now aim to seal the fate of the three-match series in Raipur.
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South Africa, on the other hand, will hope to bounce back and restore parity.
Match officials for India vs South Africa 2nd ODI
The 2nd ODI will be overseen by an experienced group of officials. The ICC has appointed Richard Richardson as the match referee for the game in Raipur.
On the field, the two standing umpires will be Rod Tucker and Rohan Pundit. Sam Nogajski will take charge as the TV umpire for the match, handling all the close calls and reviews. The fourth umpire for the ODI will be J R Madangopal.
MatchVenueRefereeOn-field umpire 1On-field umpire 2TV Umpire4th Umpire
India v South Africa 2nd ODI
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, RaipurRichard RichardsonRod TuckerRohan PanditSam NogajskiJ R Madangopal
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Where is the 2nd ODI being played and what time does it begin?
The second ODI between India and South Africa will be played on December 3 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur. It is a day-night match beginning at 1:30 PM IST.
India have entered this ODI series with a point to prove after a humiliating 0-2 Test loss at home. With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back only for the ODI format now, this becomes an important stretch for them on the road toward the 2027 World Cup.
The veteran duo kicked things off in style in the 1st ODI as Kohli scored a brilliant century, while Sharma crossed the half-century third game in a row.
South Africa are riding high after their landmark Test win on Indian soil after almost 25 years. Even without Kagiso Rabada, their white-ball squad looks balanced. They fought tooth and nail in the first ODI and fell short by just 17 runs while chasing a mammoth 350-run target.
The two teams have played 95 ODIs, with South Africa leading the tally. India have won 41 matches, while the Proteas have taken 51, and three games ended without a result.
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