IND vs SA 1st ODI Match Prediction: The IND vs SA 1st ODI match will be played on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 01:30 PM IST at the JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi, India.
The first ODI between India and South Africa will be played in Ranchi. South Africa defeated India 2-0 in the Test series played on this tour. South Africa will look to repeat their performance in this series. India will also enter the tournament with the intention of winning the series.
Lokesh Rahul will captain Team India in the absence of regular captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer.
Rohit Sharma was India's leading run-scorer in the last ODI series against Australia. He can score 60-80 runs in this match as well.
Marco Jansen is South Africa's leading run-scorer and has performed very well in the Test series. He can also take 2-3 wickets in this match.
India vs South Africa Match Details
- League: South Africa tour of India, 2025
- Venue: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
- Date: November 30, 2025
- Start Time: 01:30 PM (IST)
- Teams: India vs South Africa
IND vs SA 1st ODI Pitch Report
The pitch at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi offers a balanced surface, starting with good bounce and good carry for pacers using the new ball, allowing stroke-makers to score easily early on. It then slows down and stays low, favoring spinners, cutters, and slow bowlers in the middle overs.
Competitive ODI totals here range from 260-290, with an average first innings score of around 235 and a recent run rate of 5.9 per over; chasing teams have won five out of nine matches. The large boundaries and slow outfield help bowlers contain the score, although set batsmen can still score centuries.
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Who will win todays 1st ODI match between India vs South Africa?
Aaj ka SA vs IND match kon jeetega: India has a slight advantage in winning the first ODI against South Africa at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi, as they have the advantage of playing on home soil, better spin options, and batting depth on a balanced pitch.
- India's Strengths: A strong spin attack (Jadeja, Kuldeep) is ideal for the middle overs; openers like Jaiswal can capitalize on early bounce; despite losing the Test, recent form shows depth.
- South Africa's Chances: A balanced bowling attack and middle order can pose a challenge if they restrict the visitors to a score under 280; recent Tests have been won, but ODIs here are chase-friendly (5/9 wins).
- India leads in recent ODIs, but SA won the last Test series 2-0; India's chances of winning at home are estimated at 60%. Contested Total: 270-320 if batting first.
IND vs SA 1st ODI Match Playing 11
India (IND) Possible Playing 11: 1. Rohit Sharma, 2. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 3. Virat Kohli, 4. Rishabh Pant(WK), 5. Lokesh Rahul(WK)(C), 6. Ravindra Jadeja, 7. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 8. Washington Sundar, 9. Harshit Rana, 10. Kuldeep Yadav, 11. Arshdeep Singh
South Africa (SA) Possible Playing 11: 1. Quinton de Kock(WK), 2. Ryan Rickelton(WK), 3. Temba Bavuma(C), 4. Aiden Markram, 5. Dewald Brevis, 6. Prenelan Subrayen, 7. Marco Jansen, 8. Corbin Bosch, 9. Nandre Burger, 10. Lungi Ngidi, 11. Keshav Maharaj
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