IND vs SA 1st ODI 2025: The first match of the three-match ODI series between India and South Africa will be played on November 30th at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi. Six ODIs have already been played at this stadium, so all eyes are on the pitch.
The Indian team will play its last ODI series in 2025, after which Team India will play its next series in the 50-over format on its tour of England in 2026. This series is crucial for Team India to prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup, where everyone will be watching the performances of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
IND vs SA 1st ODI 2025 Pitch Report
Regarding the pitch for the first ODI between India and South Africa at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi, it has so far seen a fairly even contest between bat and ball. Out of the six ODIs played on this ground, the team chasing the target has won three times, the team batting first has won twice, and one match was abandoned.
This pitch may initially favor fast bowlers with the new ball, but as the game progresses, spinners will play a key role. The average first innings score is between 260 and 265, which is a bit low in the current conditions. If the team batting first scores over 300, this match could be quite exciting.
IND vs SA 1st ODI 2025 Weather Forecast
Winter has begun in northern India, and Ranchi is no different. The weather remains mild with light humidity in the afternoon, and it becomes cooler in the evening. Rain is not forecast for this game.
Toss will play a key role
The first ODI will start at 1:30 PM IST, making the toss crucial. Of the six ODIs played in Ranchi so far, the team winning the toss has won only two, while the team losing the toss has won three. Therefore, the toss will play a crucial role in this match, as the winning team may choose to bowl first, keeping the dew factor in mind.
IND vs SA 1st ODI 2025 Live Broadcast on Star Sports
The first ODI between India and South Africa will be played on November 30th at the Ranchi ground. The match will start at 1:30 PM IST, with the toss taking place half an hour earlier. In India, the match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network. Additionally, live streaming will be available on the Jio Hotstar app. Cricket fans simply need to download the Jio Hotstar app to their phones. Fans can then enjoy the match for free.
IND vs SA Team squads for the ODI series:
India squad: KL Rahul (captain), Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Tilak Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Harshit Rana.
South Africa Squad: Temba Bavuma, Dewald Brewis, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, Matthew Breetzke, Rubin Hermann, Ryan Rickelton, Corbin Bosch, Pressanil Subrayen, Marco Jansen, Ottniel Bartman, Nandre Burger, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi.
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