After a shocking 2-0 defeat in the Test series, India is set to face South Africa in a three-match ODI series, starting on November 30, 2025. The first ODI will be held at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi.
Where to Watch
The India vs. South Africa ODI series will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network in India. Live streaming will also be available on the JioCinema/Disney+ Hotstar app and website. In the United States, the match will be aired on Willow TV and can be streamed on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.
Match Details
- 1st ODI: November 30, 2025, JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
- 2nd ODI: December 3, 2025, Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
- 3rd ODI: December 6, 2025, ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
All three matches are scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM IST. The toss for the first ODI will take place at 1:00 PM IST.
Squad Updates
KL Rahul will captain the Indian side in the absence of Shubman Gill, who is recovering from a neck injury, and Shreyas Iyer, who is rehabilitating from an abdominal injury. Senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are expected to feature in the series. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj have been rested for the series, while Tilak Varma, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ruturaj Gaikwad have been selected. Rishabh Pant is set to return to the lineup after missing the previous tour.
The India ODI squad includes 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, and Arshdeep Singh.
South Africa's squad features 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, and Prenelan Subrayen.
Probable Playing XIs
- India (Probable): Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (c & wk), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh.
- South Africa (Probable): Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi.
Series Significance
After a disappointing Test series, India will look to bounce back in the ODI series. The return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is expected to bolster the team. For South Africa, the series is an opportunity to build on their Test success and dominate in the 50-over format.
