IND vs SA ODI Series schedule, timings, venue, head-to-head: India are set to engage in a three-match ODI series against South Africa, kicking off on Sunday, December 17 in Johannesburg. KL Rahul will lead the Indian side in the absence of Rohit Sharma, while Aiden Markram will captain the South African team. India, having drawn the T20I series 1-1 against South Africa, have introduced several changes to the squad for the upcoming ODIs.
KL Rahul returns to the side, assuming captaincy duties in Rohit Sharma's absence. Rinku Singh joins the ODI squad for the first time, while notable exclusions from the T20I squad include Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan, Ravindra Jadeja, Jitesh Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, and Mohammed Siraj. Sai Sudharsan, Sanju Samson, Rajat Patidar, Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Avesh Khan are among those brought in as replacements.
South Africa, led by Aiden Markram, feature a mix of young and less-experienced players. With Quinton de Kock's retirement, they seek a seasoned opener alongside Reeza Hendricks. The middle order comprises Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, and David Miller.
In their ODI head-to-head, South Africa hold the advantage, winning 50 of the 91 matches played against India, while India have secured victory in 38 encounters, with three ending in no results. However, India claimed a resounding win in their last ODI clash, defeating South Africa by a record 243-run margin in Kolkata on November 5, 2023.
India vs South Africa ODI Series - Key Details:
When is the scheduled date for India vs South Africa 1st ODI?
India vs South Africa 1st ODI is set to occur on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at 1:30 PM IST.
Where is the venue for India vs South Africa 1st ODI?
India vs South Africa 1st ODI will be hosted at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
Which TV network will telecast live coverage of India vs South Africa 1st ODI?
The Star Sports Network will broadcast the India vs South Africa 1st ODI live in India.
Where can one watch live streaming of India vs South Africa 1st ODI?
India vs South Africa match will be available for live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
India vs South Africa ODI Series - Complete Schedule:
IND vs SA 1st ODI - December 17: 1st ODI at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, 1:30 p.m IST.
IND vs SA 2nd ODI - December 19: 2nd ODI at St George's Park, Gqebera, 4:30 p.m IST.
IND vs SA 3rd ODI - December 21: 3rd ODI at Boland Park, Paarl, 4:30 p.m IST.
India vs South Africa ODI Series - Squads:
India squad for IND vs SA ODI Series: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Rajat Patidar, Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (C & WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, and Akash Deep
South Africa squad for IND vs SA ODI Series: Aiden Makram (C), Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Kyle Verreynne (WK), Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Ottniel Baartman, Nandre Burger, Mihlali Mpongwana, Lizaad Williams