Archive · 30 Nov 2025
India Prepares for South Africa ODI Series
India is getting ready for an ODI series against South Africa.
Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer are injured and won't play, so KL Rahul is the captain.
Yashasvi Jaiswal might make his ODI debut.
The first match is in Ranchi, where former captain MS Dhoni is expected to watch.
India wants to do better after losing the Test series.
South Africa is confident after their Test win.
Fans are excited, especially with Dhoni in the stands.
India to play South Africa in a 3-match ODI series starting November 30 in Ranchi.
Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer are injured and will miss the series.
KL Rahul is the stand-in captain, with potential debuts for Yashasvi Jaiswal and others.
MS Dhoni's expected presence in Ranchi is anticipated to boost excitement for fans and players.
India aims to improve after losing the Test series, while South Africa looks to continue their momentum.
- Who
- India and South Africa cricket teams
- What
- Preparation for the ODI series
- When
- Starting November 30, 2025
- Where
- JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
- Why
- To compete in the ODI series after India's Test series loss
Team India
South Africa
Team Composition
Team India
India will be without Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer due to injuries, with KL Rahul as stand-in captain and potential debuts for Yashasvi Jaiswal and others.
South Africa
South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, aims to continue their momentum after winning the Test series against India.
- Series
- ODI series between India and South Africa
- First ODI Date
- November 30, 2025
- Venue
- JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
- Injured Players
- Shubman Gill (neck injury), Shreyas Iyer (lacerated spleen)
- Stand-in Captain
- KL Rahul
- Potential Debuts
- Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma
- MS Dhoni's Presence
- Expected in the stands, boosting excitement for fans and players
Sources
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