IND vs SA 1st ODI: After losing the two-match Test series, the Indian cricket team would like to make a strong comeback by winning the first ODI. The three-match ODI series between India and South Africa will be played on 30 November, 3 December and 6 December in Ranchi, Raipur and Visakhapatnam respectively. Let us tell you that Shubman Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer are out of the team due to injury, in such a situation KL Rahul will captain the Indian team. At the same time, Temba Bavuma will lead the South African team.

The most important thing is that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are going to return in the 50 over format. Both the legends last played ODI against Australia on 25 October. There is a lot of excitement among the spectators due to the match being held in Ranchi because after a long time the pair of ‘Ro-Ko’ will be seen playing together on the home ground. Let us take a look at the pitch of Ranchi and the weather here. We will also know what could be the playing eleven of both the teams.

Ranchi pitch report

According to experts, the pitch of JSCA International Stadium is considered more helpful for bowlers than batsmen. Here fast bowlers get swing in the initial overs, while spinners prove to be effective in the middle overs. Very few high scoring matches have been seen on this ground.

The toss will be very important here, because in the 6 ODIs played so far, the team that won the toss has won only 2 times, while the team that lost the toss has won 3 matches. That means the team chasing the target gets the advantage.

weather condition

There is relief news for the fans that the probability of rain in Ranchi is 0%. There is a possibility of mild sunshine and the maximum temperature will be around 23 degrees. However, dew will start falling between 7-8 pm, due to which the ball will be wet and batting may become easier. That is why the team winning the toss can choose bowling.

Head-to-head record

Let us tell you that till now 94 ODIs have been played between India and South Africa. In which India has won 40 matches and South Africa has won a total of 51 matches. Whereas 3 matches remained without result i.e. inconclusive.

However, out of 32 ODIs played in India, India has won 18 matches and South Africa has won 14 matches. There has been only 1 ODI between the two teams in Ranchi in which India won.

Probable playing 11 of both the teams

Talking about India’s possible playing 11, it can include Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaishwal, Virat Kohli, Tilak Verma / Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul (captain/wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav.

On the other hand, South Africa can field Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickleton, Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Dewald Brewis, Otniel Bartman, Marco Janson, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi and Nandre Berger.

Where to watch the match?

The first ODI match between India and South Africa will be played today (30 November) from 1:30 pm. Spectators can enjoy the match on both TV and mobile.