After a 0-2 defeat in the Test series, India (IND) will now focus on the upcoming 1st ODI against South Africa (SA), scheduled at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Sunday, November 30. India‘s hope will be high with the return of their formidable duo, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who impressed in Australia. Their presence is bound to strengthen the team.
India’s 1-2 defeat to Australia in the recent ODI series was overshadowed by Rohit Sharma’s stellar performances, which saw him named the Player of the Series. With Shubman Gill unavailable due to injury, KL Rahul will take charge as skipper.
South Africa’s recent ODI series against Pakistan ended in a 2-1 loss, but they’ll be determined to turn things around. With renewed confidence from their Test series efforts, they’ll aim to give India a tough contest.
Pitch report
The pitch at JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi provides assistance to bowlers. The slower outfield demands power from batters to find gaps. The only 300-plus score here came in 2019 during the India-Australia encounter. The team that wins the toss and keeps the opposition under 300 will likely have the upper hand in today’s contest.
IND vs SA ODI head-to-head records
In 94 One-Day Internationals between the two teams, South Africa have won 51, while India have secured 40 victories. The remaining 3 matches have ended in no result or a tie.
| Matches Played | South Africa won | India won | No Result/Tied |
| 94 | 51 | 40 | 3 |
IND vs SA Probable Top Performers
Key Batter to Watch Out For: Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli had a slow start to the series against Australia with two ducks but bounced back with an impressive, unbeaten 74 in a run-chase. He’ll be expected to maintain that form in the upcoming series, as he always lets his bat do the talking. With 51 centuries in ODIs, Kohli is eyeing more milestones.
Key Bowler to Watch Out For: Keshav Maharaj
Keshav Maharaj is the bowler to watch out for when it comes to troubling India. With his wealth of experience and skill set, he’ll look to make the most of the Ranchi pitch, using his variations or the turn available. As South Africa’s most experienced bowler, Maharaj will be crucial in breaking partnerships and controlling the run flow.
IND vs SA Match Prediction
Scenario 1
India win the toss and opt to bowl first
60-65: Powerplay
280-300: Final score
India Women win the match
Scenario 2
South Africa win the toss and opt to bowl first
50-60: Powerplay
270-310:Final score
South Africa win the match
IND vs SA probable XI
India (IND):
Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul (captain), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh
South Africa (SA):
Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (captain), Nandre Burger, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Prenelan Subrayen, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman