India host South Africa Odi in the opener of the three-match series at the JCCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on 30 November 2025. Kl rahul the captain at home Shubman Gillin case of absence due to injury Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Return to reinforce the crew after taking damage Australia. South Africaled Temba BavumaFrom a rare Test series win in India, now turning their attention to white-ball cricket and without the serve Kagiso rabada.
India’s squad relies on strong batting depth, featuring Rohit Sharma Around the 20,000 year stage and Virat KohliOutstanding record against South Africa (1,504 ODIs at an average of 65.39). The team also benefits from his all-round abilities Ravindra jadeja, Washington Sundarand Nitish kumar reddy. Rishabh pants and Do not pray Add punch soon Kuldeep Yadav He heads the Spin Department together with the PACE unit Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Ranaand Prasidh Krishna.
South Africa’s squad combines experience Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram with rising pacers Corbin Bosch, Nandre Burgerand Otteil Baartman. Anchored by their spin attack Keshav Maharaj and Prenelan Kharabrayenwhile Dewald brevis and Ryan Rickelton Bring explosive middle order potential.
Ind vs sa, 1f Odi: Match details
- Date and time: November 30; 01:30 PM ist / 08:00 am gmt
- Location: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
IND VS SA, head-to-head record (Odi)
Matches played: 94 | India won: 40 | South Africa won: 51 | No results: 03
JSCA International Stadium Complex Ball Report
The ASCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi offers a balanced surface for India, South Africa 1st ODI and also helps the bowler on the black ground. Pacers are expected to benefit early with movement and bounce, which is expected to gradually slow down as the match progresses to support spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Keshav Maharaj. In the nine ODIs at this venue, chasing teams have won their first innings, usually between 235 and 265, with India’s 348/6 being the highest score at a run rate of around 5.94. Running Chases with clear skies and potential evening dew, captains may prefer to bowl first. A strategic battle is likely to play a decisive role in the middle overs in this relatively restrictive ground.
Teams
India: KL Rahul (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Assembly, Kuldej, Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh.
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c).
IND VS SA, 1st ODI: Match Prediction
Case 1:
- India wins the toss and bowls for the first time
- South Africa’s PowerPlay score: 60-70
- South Africa’s total score: 270-280
Case 2:
- South Africa wins the toss and bowls first
- India’s PowerPlay score: 65-75
- India’s total score: 300-310
Match Result: Team bowling first to win the game.
See also: Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and Ruturaj Gaikwad visit Dhoni’s farm for lunch in Ranchi
