The very first One Day International of the South Africa tour of India 2025 will be played at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi where India will meet South Africa. The match is going to be a thrill as the Indian team is trying to recover after the Test series defeat against South Africa by a score of 0-2.
The two teams’ overall record in bilateral ODI series is equal in every respect and looks to be tightly matched. The last ten bilateral ODI series between India and South Africa have all finished at 5-5 since 2006, thus raising the stakes even further.
IND vs SA 1st ODI Match Preview
The first match of this important ODI series will take place on the grounds of the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, India, which is a crucial ODI series opener. The past few ODIs held at this venue have shown that the ground has an average score of 258 runs, indicating that conditions are also good for batting while the pace bowlers will get some help as well.
Despite the 2-0 Test series loss to South Africa being a big disappointment, India will be confident of their ODI setup. The South African team that has just come out victorious in the Test series will also be looking to carry their dominance in the ODI format.
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Toss Prediction
The analysis of the historical data of over 5 years at JSCA International Stadium Complex indicates that teams winning the toss would prefer to bat first in ODIs with 100% certainty. Teams batting first at this venue have achieved a total win rate in recent ODIs. The toss winner is likely to elect batting first.
UC cricket Toss Prediction: India is likely to win the toss and field first
Team | Captain | Toss Win Percentage
India | KL Rahul | 76%
South Africa | Temba Bavuma | 80%
Stats Galore India vs South Africa:
India vs South Africa – ODI Fixtures Summary
Overall Summary
| Parameter | Figure |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 94 |
| Most Wins | South Africa (51) |
| India Home Wins | 22 |
| South Africa Home Wins | 26 |
ODI Records
Highest Team Total
| Team | Score | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 438/4 | Wankhede | 2015 |
| India | 401/3 | Gwalior | 2010 |
Lowest Team Total
| Team | Score | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 83 | Eden Gardens | 2023 |
| India | 91 | Durban | 2006 |
Highest Individual Score
| Player | Team | Score | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | India | 200* | South Africa | Gwalior | 2010 |
| Virat Kohli | India | 160* | South Africa | Cape Town | 2018 |
Most Runs
| Player | Team | Runs | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | India | 2,001 | 35.73 |
| Jacques Kallis | South Africa | 1,535 | 61.40 |
| Virat Kohli | India | 1,504 | 65.39 |
Most Wickets
| Player | Team | Wickets | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun Pollock | South Africa | 48 | 24.47 |
| Allan Donald | South Africa | 46 | 21.15 |
| Anil Kumble | India | 46 | 32.00 |
KL Rahul’s captaincy record in ODIs
KL Rahul will be the captain in the ODIs while Shubman Gill is sidelined. There were several candidates for the leadership position, with Rishabh Pant also being a possible choice, but the selectors opted for Rahul as a result of his experience and his role as a middle-order player, thus making him a regular starter.
Rahul has thus far captained the Indian side in 12 One Day Internationals. He has led the Blue Brigade to win in 8 of the games while the team was defeated in the other 4 matches. The 33-year-old has a win percentage of 67% and is considered a dependable leader for India in the absence of Shubman Gill.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi has a balanced surface with slight favor to the bowlers. The outfield has always been a bit slower there, which means that the batters have to be very skillful and strong to get full credit for their runs by finding the gaps. The only occasion when a 300-plus total was recorded here was in 2019 during the match between Australia and India. So, the team winning the toss may not only be the one who is able to restrict the opponent’s scorers to under 300 today at this venue but also the one who has the option of batting first.
IND vs SA expected Playing XI
India
Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (captain), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh
South Africa
Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (captain), Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman
