Weather Update: The series opener between India and South Africa has witnessed a delayed start on account of wet outfield and pitch conditions prevalent at the HPCA in Dharamsala
Toss Update: The toss at Dharamsala has been delayed due to wet patched on the pitch. With covers still on, it could further delay the toss for the opening match between India and South Africa.
While India will be captained by their seasoned captain Virat Kohli, South Africa will play their second ODI series under the captaincy of Quinton De Kock, who took over as the skipper of the ODI team post Faf Du Plessis stepping down. While India did not have a great start to their limited over campaign this year, after being inflicted a 0-3 whitewash by the Kiwis, the South Africans stunned a higher ranked Australian team 3-0 in their last ODI engagement.
India have had the better of the Proteas in the last five ODI encounters played between the two sides, winning four of them, which includes a win at the ICC 2019 ICC World Cup at Southampton. Out of the 28 ODIs played between India and South Africa on Indian soil, the 'Men In Blue' have the edge with 15 wins in those encounters.
Both the sides come into the series with injuries to key players, While India will miss the services of their star opener Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Shami, the Proteas will be playing without their pace ace Kagiso Rabada and frontline spinner Tabraiz Shamsi.
Here is when and where you can watch the 1st ODI match between India and South Africa
Where will the IND vs SA 1st ODI match be played?
The India vs South Africa 1st ODI match will be played at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium,Dharamsala.
What time does the India vs South Africa 1st ODI match begin?
The India vs South Africa 1st ODI match will begin at 01:30 PM IST.
Which TV channels will broadcast the IND vs SA 1st ODI match?
The India vs South Africa 1st ODI match will be telecast on the Star Sports network.
How do I watch live streaming of the India vs South Africa 1st ODI match?
The live streaming of the India vs South Africa 1st ODI match will be available on Hotstar.