Indian National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team 1st ODI Probable Playing11s, Full Squads, Team news and More | India vs South Africa 2025

With questions to answer and form to reclaim, India face South Africa in a mouth-watering first ODI that promises storylines, surprises, and serious firepower. Men in Blue and Proteas are all set to face off today in the first ODI at Ranchi's JSCA International Stadium Complex.

Considering the recent Test series loss on home soil, the home side would be under immense pressure. However, having Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back in the mix is surely going to boost the team's morale and confidence. 

Even after all these years, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain India’s brightest sparks in ODI cricket, not fading stars, but seasoned champions who still redefine expectation every time they walk out. Their hunger hasn’t dipped, their aura hasn’t dimmed, and together they bring a sense of calm confidence to a young Indian side. 

India and South Africa come into this series carrying very different energies. India is still searching for the rhythm that once made them unbeatable at home, while South Africa walks in with the confidence of a side that has rediscovered its bite.

India have had flashes of brilliance but also moments of self-doubt, whereas the Proteas have shown resilience even in tough conditions. Together, their recent journeys make this clash feel less like a routine ODI series and more like two teams trying to prove a point to themselves and to the world.

INDIA vs SOUTH AFRICA: Match Details

• Series: India vs South Africa ODI series 2025
• Date: 30 November 2025
• Venue: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
• Time: 1:30 PM IST

Team News

India: For India, this game brings a sense of fresh opportunity. Yashasvi Jaiswal, eager to add to his lone ODI appearance, is set to walk out with Rohit at the top. With KL Rahul confirming his role at No. 6, the middle order still has a few puzzles to solve, likely opening the door for an allrounder at No. 5. It’s a blend of youth, experience, and quiet ambition as India look to settle into a new rhythm.

South Africa: South Africa arrives with renewed confidence. Quinton de Kock’s strong return and Markram’s presence give them stability at the top, while young Matthew Breetzke, fresh off a hot start, carries the expectations of a growing middle-order role. With a solid mix of power and discipline, the Proteas look ready to challenge the hosts.

Probable Playing 11s

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, Arshdeep Singh

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, Lungi Ngidi