Archive · 30 Nov 2025
India Faces South Africa in ODI Series Opener
India is playing South Africa in a cricket match called an ODI.
This is the first of three matches.
India wants to do well after losing the last two Test matches.
Two very famous Indian players, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, are back after a break.
The team is excited because another famous player, MS Dhoni, might watch the match.
The captain, KL Rahul, is happy to have experienced players like Rohit and Virat back.
They will try to score lots of runs and win the match for their fans and for MS Dhoni.
South Africa is also a strong team, and they want to win too.
Everyone is excited to see how the match goes!
India has some changes in their team because some players are resting or injured.
South Africa is coming off a loss but has a strong lineup.
The match will be shown on TV and online for free.
India is playing South Africa in the first ODI of a 3-match series in Ranchi on November 30, 2025.
Stand-in captain KL Rahul is excited about the possibility of MS Dhoni attending the match.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are making a comeback after a break and will be key players for India.
India's playing XI is fluid due to injuries and rested players, with KL Rahul batting at No. 6 and uncertainty over the No. 4 and 5 slots.
South Africa is confident after their Test series win and has a well-rounded batting and bowling lineup.
- Who
- India and South Africa cricket teams
- What
- First ODI match of a 3-match series
- When
- November 30, 2025
- Where
- JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi
- Why
- To reset after a 2-0 Test series defeat and prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup
India
South Africa
Batting Order
India
India's batting order is fluid due to injuries and rested players, with KL Rahul batting at No. 6 and uncertainty over the No. 4 and 5 slots.
South Africa
South Africa has a well-rounded batting lineup and is confident after their Test series win.
Key Players
India
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are making a comeback after a break and will be key players for India.
South Africa
South Africa is bolstered by the return of some of their first-choice players.
Team Changes
India
India will see changes with notable omissions like Mohammed Siraj, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, and Shubman Gill due to rest or injury.
South Africa
South Africa is coming off a loss against Pakistan in ODIs but has a strong lineup.
- Teams
- India vs South Africa
- Series
- 3-match ODI series
- Venue
- JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi
- Date
- November 30, 2025
- Start Time
- 1:30 PM IST
- Key Players
- Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja
- South Africa Captain
- Temba Bavuma
- India Captain
- KL Rahul (stand-in)
- Pitch Report
- Ranchi pitch is known for being batsman-friendly with some assistance for spinners
- Weather
- Clear skies expected, with temperatures around 25°C
- Head-to-Head
- India leads 18-14 in ODIs on Indian soil
- Broadcast
- Star Sports channels and DD Sports, live streaming on JioStar app and website
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