On Sunday, December 17, the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg will host the opening match of the three-game ODI series between India and South Africa. Fresh off their victory in the third T20I at the same venue, the Indian team enters this series riding a wave of confidence. However, transitioning to the one-day format presents a distinct challenge.
India's ODI squad for this series is relatively inexperienced, missing several key players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, and Shubman Gill. This opens up opportunities for emerging talents like Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, and Ruturaj Gaikwad to showcase their capabilities in the longer format. Rinku Singh, in particular, has been a standout performer since his international debut against Ireland earlier this year, bringing a fresh dynamism to the team.
The Indian spin department will be anchored by the experienced duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav. However, the pace bowling unit lacks seasoned campaigners, with Arshdeep Singh and Mukesh Kumar, who recently displayed their skills in the T20I series against South Africa and Australia, leading the charge.
This series not only marks a competitive clash between two formidable cricketing nations but also serves as a platform for India's young brigade to prove their mettle in the 50-over format. With the series poised to offer some exciting cricket, fans will be keenly watching to see how these emerging talents fare on the international stage.
Where will the 1st ODI between India and South Africa take place?
The eagerly anticipated first ODI between India and South Africa will be played at The Wanderers in Johannesburg.
Where to watch the live telecast and live streaming of the 1st ODI between India and South Africa?
Cricket enthusiasts can catch the live telecast of this match on the Star Sports Network, with live streaming available on the Disney + Hotstar app.
Squads:
South Africa: David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram (c), Andile Phehlukwayo, Wiaan Mulder, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Kyle Verreynne (wk), Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams, Mihlali Mpongwana, Nandre Burger, Ottniel Baartman and Tabraiz Shamsi
India: Rajat Patidar, Rinku Singh, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, KL Rahul (c & wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar and Yuzvendra Chahal
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