The highly anticipated ODI series between India and South Africa is set to commence today, November 30, 2025, with the first match at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. The game is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM local time.

After a disappointing Test series, where India faced a whitewash against South Africa, the team is eager to make a strong comeback in the ODI format. All eyes will be on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who are returning to the Indian squad for this series. Their performance in these matches could significantly influence their prospects for the 2027 World Cup.

For fans in India eager to catch the action live, the broadcast will be available on the Star Sports Network. Several channels will telecast the match, including Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 Hindi, Star Sports 2 Tamil, Star Sports 2 Telugu, and Star Sports 2 Kannada.

Live streaming options are also available for viewers who prefer to watch the game on their digital devices. The JioHotstar app and website will provide live streaming of the match. Additionally, those with Airtel, Vi, or Jio SIM cards can use these services to access the online streaming of the India vs. South Africa ODI.

In team news, Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the first ODI due to a neck injury sustained during the recent Test match. Shreyas Iyer is also on the sidelines. In the absence of Gill and Iyer, KL Rahul will captain the Men in Blue. Ruturaj Gaikwad has made a comeback to the Indian team after a long wait.

The predicted India XI includes Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma/Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul (C & wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, and Arshdeep Singh.

South Africa's squad will see the return of Temba Bavuma as captain, who missed the series in Pakistan due to injury.

Cricket enthusiasts can catch the live action on Star Sports Network and can also stream the match live on JioHotstar.