Following the red-ball match between India and South Africa, the time has now come for both teams to play a white-ball cricket series. The first match of the three-match ODI series between the two teams will begin shortly today. This article will provide complete information on how fans can watch this match for free.

In the two-match Test series, Temba Bavuma and company not only managed to win the series against the Indian team on their home soil, but also embarrassed the entire team with their statements. The atmosphere has heated up, and with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli also playing in the Indian ODI team, it will be interesting to see how the Indian team performs under the leadership of both senior players.

The first match of the Test series was played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata where South Africa defeated the Indian team by 30 runs. The second match was played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati where the Proteas defeated the Indian team by 408 runs.

The first match of the three-match series will be played at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. The bad news for the Indian team is that their captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the ODI series due to injury and in his place the responsibility of captaincy is on the shoulders of KL Rahul.

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How to Watch IND vs SA 1st ODI for Free

• The 1st ODI will be streamed live on JioHotstar (app + website) in India. 

• For TV viewers in India, the match will be telecast on the Star Sports Network.

Region-Wise Streaming Guide

India

• JioCinema – Possible free stream

• Disney+ Hotstar – Premium / sometimes free mobile

• DD Sports – Free-to-air TV broadcast 

South Africa

• SuperSport – Official broadcaster

• DStv Stream – Online streaming

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