India and South Africa are set to clash in the first of a three-match ODI series on November 30, 2025, at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. Following a disappointing Test series, India will be looking to bounce back in the 50-over format, with the match scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM IST.

Where to Watch

The India vs South Africa 1st ODI will be broadcast live on Star Sports channels and will be available for free on DD Sports. Live streaming will also be available on the JioStar app and website.

Predicted Playing XIs

With injuries and rest impacting the Indian squad, there are expected to be some changes to the lineup. Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer are out due to injuries, while Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Axar Patel are being rested.

The predicted playing XIs are as follows:

• India: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (c/wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh.

• South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Prenalen Subrayen.

Pitch Report

The JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi is known for providing a good batting surface, with the ball coming nicely onto the bat. However, the pitch is also expected to offer some assistance to bowlers, particularly spinners as the game progresses. The average first innings score at this venue is around 235, suggesting that a target of 270-280 would be competitive. Anything above 265 could prove challenging.

Head-to-Head Record

India and South Africa have played 94 ODIs against each other, with South Africa leading the head-to-head record with 51 wins compared to India's 40. However, on Indian soil, India holds a lead of 18-14.

Key Players to Watch

• Virat Kohli (India): Kohli has a strong record at the Ranchi venue, with centuries in two of his four innings there.

• Quinton de Kock (South Africa): De Kock has been in good form since reversing his ODI retirement, including a century against Pakistan earlier this month.

The match promises to be an exciting contest as India looks to start the ODI series on a positive note after their Test defeat, while South Africa aims to continue their dominance in the 50-over format.