India clash with South Africa in the first ODI of the 3-match series at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday, November 30, 2025. The toss is scheduled for 1:00 PM IST .
TOSS: SA wins toss and decide to put india to bat first.
Prasidh Krishna finds a place, no Siraj or Bumrah
Players news
India welcomes back veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the ODI setup, while KL Rahul leads the side and is expected to bat at No. 6.
With Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer unavailable, the team is likely to test fresh talent like Nitish Reddy, who adds seam-bowling depth to the middle order. Rishabh Pant returns as wicketkeeper, and Yashasvi Jaiswal is set to open alongside Rohit.
India Probable XI: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), Nitish Reddy, KL Rahul (C), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh.
Ind vs SA 1st odi live streaming details
The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network across India, including Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, and Star Sports Select channels. Commentary will be available in English, Hindi, Tamil, and other regional languages to cater to diverse audiences.
For online viewers, the match will be live streamed on Disney+ Hotstar. Fans can access the stream via the official app or website: hotstar.com/in/sports/cricket.
It's time to 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗦 👊
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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) November 29, 2025
South Africa arrives in India after a mixed tour of Pakistan and will rely on the firepower of Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, and rising star Matthew Breetzke.
With Dewald Brevis and Marco Jansen in the mix, the Proteas aim to challenge India’s home dominance and build momentum for the global stage.
South Africa Probable XI: Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock (WK), Temba Bavuma (C), Matthew Breetzke, Rubin Hermann, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger and Lungi Ngidi.
Pitch and Conditions
The Ranchi surface is expected to be slow and low, favoring spinners in the second innings. Clear skies and mild temperatures set the stage for a full 50-over contest. South Africa last played here in 2022, giving them some familiarity with the conditions.
Captain’s Insight
KL Rahul emphasized the importance of balance: “We’re trying to find the right mix of youth and experience. Every game is a chance to test combinations.”
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