Bhubaneswar, 10 December (H.S.): Fresh from a commanding 101-run victory in the series opener, the Indian and South African cricket teams departed Odisha on Wednesday to prepare for the second T20 International in Chandigarh.

The first T20I, held at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, saw India post a strong total and subsequently restrict South Africa to a modest score, securing a comfortable win and taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Following the match, players from both teams checked out of their luxury hotels in Bhubaneswar around noon and proceeded to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) under tight security measures.

Both teams are scheduled to play the second T20I at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Team India will aim to capitalize on their momentum and extend their series lead, while South Africa will look to bounce back after a heavy defeat.

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