IND vs SA 2nd T20: Gill, Surya under scrutiny; India's likely XI & Mullanpur pitch

• The second T20I between India and South Africa will be played on Thursday at Maharaja Yadavindra Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur.
• India, having won the first match by 101 runs, may field the same playing XI.
• Shubman Gill's form is under scrutiny, while Hardik Pandya impressed with 59* runs and bowling in the first game.
• The Mullanpur pitch is balanced for batting and bowling, with spinners gaining influence later; clear weather is expected.
• The team winning the toss is likely to bowl first due to potential dew in the second innings.

Why It Matters: Player form and pitch conditions will dictate India's strategy in the crucial second T20.