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India and South Africa teams arrive in Chandigarh ahead of second T20; Security tightened at Mullanpur Stadium

Chandigarh, Dec 10 (UNI) The Indian and South African cricket teams are scheduled to arrive in Chandigarh this evening for the second T20 match of the ongoing five-match series.
The fixture will be played on Thursday at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.
Both squads are expected to land around 5 p.m. and will head directly to their respective hotels. India and South Africa, along with match officials, will be accommodated at Hyatt Regency and Hyatt Centric in Chandigarh.
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