Bharat will face Dakshin Africa in the initial ODI of their three-game series at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi scheduled for November 30, 2025. KL Rahul will lead the squad for the match, as Shubman Gill is out due to an injury. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to rejoin the team, adding strength to the batting lineup following their noteworthy performances against Australia. Dakshin Africa, under the leadership of Temba Bavuma, aims to capitalize on their previous Test series win in Bharat, now shifting their focus to the limited-overs format without Kagiso Rabada.
The Bharatiya team is set to bank on its formidable batting lineup with Rohit Sharma approaching the significant milestone of 20,000 runs and Virat Kohli known for his impressive stats against South Africa (1,504 ODI runs averaging 65.39). The team will also leverage the versatility of all-rounders like Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Rishabh Pant and Tilak Varma will add dynamism to the middle order, while Kuldeep Yadav is expected to spearhead the spin attack alongside a pace force consisting of Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, and Prasidh Krishna.
The South African squad will blend the experience of Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram with the energy of emerging fast bowlers Corbin Bosch, Nandre Burger, and Ottneil Baartman. Their spin bowling will be led by Keshav Maharaj and Prenelan Subrayen, while Dewald Brevis and Ryan Rickelton are set to bolster the middle order with their explosive potential.
IND vs SA, 1st ODI: Game Specifics
- Date and Time: November 30; 01:30 pm IST / 08:00 am GMT
- Venue: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
IND vs SA, Historical Matchups (ODI)
Games Played: 94 | Bharat won: 40 | Dakshin Africa won: 51 | No results: 03
JSCA International Stadium Complex Surface Analysis
The JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi presents a pitch that balances conditions for both batters and bowlers in the India vs South Africa 1st ODI, providing opportunities on its black-soil composition. Fast bowlers could initially find assistance through bounce and movement, while the surface is expected to become more favorable for spinners, like Kuldeep Yadav and Keshav Maharaj, later in the match. Nine ODIs at this location have shown chasing teams winning five times, with first-innings scores generally between 235 and 265 and an average run rate of 5.94, with India’s 348/6 being the highest score. Given the likelihood of clear skies and potential evening dew, which might favor teams batting second, captains may lean toward choosing to bowl first. A tactically intriguing match is expected, with spin bowlers anticipated to have a key role in the middle stages in this ground.
Teams
Bharat: KL Rahul (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh.
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Quinton de Kock, Marco Jansen, Tony de Zorzi, Rubin Hermann, Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Prenelan Subrayen.
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IND vs SA, 1st ODI: Game Forecast
Scenario 1:
- Bharat wins the coin toss and elects to field first
- South Africa’s score during the powerplay: 60-70
- South Africa’s final score: 270-280
Scenario 2:
- South Africa wins the coin toss and opts to field first
- Bharat’s score during the powerplay: 65-75
- Bharat’s final score: 300-310
Game result: The team that fields first to emerge victorious.
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