The three-match ODI series between India and South Africa is all set to begin. The first match is scheduled for Sunday (November 30) at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi.
The hosts will be desperate to bounce back after a humiliating whitewash in the two-match Test series. India were all but defeated by the Proteas in the red-ball series and will be keen to make amends in the ODIs.
In their last ODI assignment, India suffered a 2-1 series defeat in Australia and hoped to return to winning ways in home conditions. India will be without captain Shubman Gill but will be strengthened by the return of experienced stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. In Gill’s absence, KL Rahul will lead the team.
On the other hand, South Africa will look to make the most of the momentum after their famous Test series. The Proteas showed they can thrive in spinning conditions and will expect a similar performance in the 50-over format as well.
As India and South Africa gear up for the first ODI, here is the full match preview.
India vs South Africa Preview – 1st ODI, South Africa Tour of India 2025
| Agreement | India vs South Africa |
| Date | November 30, 2025 |
| Time | 1:30 PM IST |
| Location | JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi |
| Series | South Africa tour of India 2025 |
India vs South Africa – Weather Report:
Although the temperature will be very comfortable for the players, the same cannot be said about the air quality. Temperatures are likely to hover in the early 20s during the first half of the match and are expected to drop to around 15 degrees Celsius after sunset.
India vs South Africa – Pitch Report:
The pitch in Ranchi is expected to favor the batters. Both teams would be keen to chase as there will be ample dew in the evening which will make conditions extremely tough for the bowlers.
India vs South Africa – Predicted Playing XIs:
India: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), Nitish Reddy, KL Rahul (C), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh.
South Africa: Aiden Markram, Cock’s 20th (C), Maharaj’s Matthew (C), Maharaj’s Maharaj, Nandre Burger.
India vs South Africa – Selections:
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul(w/c), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Dhruv Jurel, Kuldeep Yadav.
South Africa: Maharaj’s Shaw, Shaw Maharaj, Nandrean Burger
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