<p><strong>IND vs SA 1st ODI?<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/match-predictions/dream11/">Dream11</a>?<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/match-predictions/">Prediction</a>:</strong> After a T20I Series ended in a balance, India and South Africa are all set to battle in an ODI series. South Africa and India will play their first ODIs since the men's World Cup at the Wanderers on Sunday. In this post, we will lead you through the IND vs SA 1st ODI Playing11, Dream11 Prediction, and New Wanderers Stadium Johannesburg Pitch Report.</p>



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<p>The first T20I was washed out owing to rain and South Africa were too strong for India in the second T20I. India went on to beast mode in the third match and won it with over 100 runs. Following the T20I series, a three-match ODI series awaits both contestants starting on 17 December.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/372607-1.jpg" alt="IND vs SA ODI Schedule, Time Table, Full Squads, Head-to-Head Details, and Live Streaming Info | India vs South Africa ODIs 2023" class="wp-image-123684" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IND vs SA (Image- Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Six South African and three Indian players were picked in the ODI squad for the series from the playing XIs in the teams' most recent World Cup matches. That indicates how each team's depth differs from one another. It also indicates that they are quick to try new things. Temba Bavuma and Rohit Sharma, both World Cup captains, are absent. In addition, the two best fast bowlers on their squads, Mohammed Shami and Kagiso Rabada also miss and of course, the two greatest batsmen of the modern era, Virat Kohli and Quinton de Kock.</p>



<p>Opportunities will arise for others as Temba Bavuma, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, and Kagiso Rabada are not participating. Nandre Burger, who would be making his debut in the format, and Tony de Zorzi may be among the gainers.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/shamsi-1.jpg" alt="ICC T20I Player Rankings (Rank 1 to 10) Updated (13 December) After SA vs IND 2nd T20I | Full ICC Men?s T20I Player Standings" class="wp-image-123643" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Tabraiz Shamsi (Image-Associate Press)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Ruturaj Gaikwad, on the other hand, may be unable to play on Sunday due to a fever. A "family medical emergency" was cited in a BCCI announcement as the reason Deepak Chahar was removed from the series. Akash Deep has taken his position in the team.</p>



<p>Let's take a look at the IND vs SA 1st ODI Playing11, Dream11 Prediction, and New Wanderers Stadium Johannesburg Pitch Report:</p>



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<p><strong>Series/Tour:&nbsp;</strong>India tour of South Africa 2023-24</p>



<p><strong>Match:?</strong>IND vs SA 1st ODI</p>



<p><strong>Day/Date:?</strong>Sunday/December 17, 2023</p>



<p><strong>Venue:&nbsp;</strong>New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg</p>



<p><strong>Time:?</strong>1:30 PM IST</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-sa-1st-odi-expected-playing-11"><strong>IND vs SA 1st ODI Expected Playing11</strong></h2>



<p><strong>South Africa?s Expected Playing11:?</strong>Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (capt), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams</p>



<p><strong>India?s Expected Playing11:?</strong>Rajat Patidar, Sai Sudharsan, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (capt), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-sa-1st-odi-full-squads"><strong>IND vs SA 1st ODI Full Squads</strong></h2>



<p><strong>South Africa Squad:?</strong>Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lizaad Williams, Wiaan Mulder, Ottniel Baartman, Mihlali Mpongwana, Kyle Verreynne</p>



<p><strong>India Squad:</strong>?Rajat Patidar, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shreyas-iyer-player-profile-stats-net-worth-salary-lifestyle-and-more/">Shreyas Iyer</a>, Sai Sudharsan, Sanju Samson, KL Rahul(w/c), Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Tilak Varma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Akash Deep</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="india-vs-south-africa-1st-odi-dream-11-team"><strong>India vs South Africa 1st ODI Dream11 Team</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Wicketkeeper:?</strong>Heinrich Klassen, KL Rahul</p>



<p><strong>Batter:?</strong>Shreyas Iyer, Reeza Hendricks, Rajat Patidar</p>



<p><strong>All-Rounder:?</strong>Andile Phehlukwayo, Axar Patel, Aiden Markram, </p>



<p><strong>Bowler:?</strong>Arshdeep Singh, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lizaad Williams</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-sa-1st-odi-captain-and-vice-captain-picks"><strong>IND vs SA 1st ODI Captain And Vice-Captain Picks</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Captain:?</strong>Reeza Hendricks, KL Rahul</p>



<p><strong>Vice-Captain:?</strong>Aiden Markram</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="new-wanderers-stadium-johannesburg-pitch-report"><strong>New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg Pitch Report</strong></h2>



<p>Johannesburg's New Wanderers Stadium has proven to be a batting-friendly pitch. The hitters have had success on their outings at this location. But because of the dampness from the constant rain, the surface may also help the bowlers. According to the records, the teams have enjoyed chasing in this location. As per weather websites, it will be a day with high temperatures and a 40% chance of thunderstorms.</p>



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<p><strong>IND vs SA 1st ODI:</strong> With some bitter memories of their respective last ODI match, India and South Africa are set to play a three-match bilateral ODI series starting today, 17 December. India will take on the hosts South Africa in the first ODI at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg where the weather is forecasted to be overcast. This post reads the IND vs SA 1st ODI Rain Prediction, Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg?in depth.</p>



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<p>This ODI series excludes several well-known players as it falls between a Test series and a T20I series during a T20 World Cup year. Instead, it will have a cast of characters, many of whom are not well-known outside of their nations. South Africa's squad includes five players who have played ten or fewer ODIs, and India's as many as nine.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/372607-1.jpg" alt="IND vs SA ODI Schedule, Time Table, Full Squads, Head-to-Head Details, and Live Streaming Info | India vs South Africa ODIs 2023" class="wp-image-123684" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IND vs SA (Image- Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<p>The series will provide these players with an opportunity to somewhat complicate the life of selectors when they convene to choose a team for a more significant series in the future. The Wanderers will wear pink on Sunday to raise awareness of breast cancer, and a sell-out crowd is anticipated to fill the bleachers.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-sa-odi-squads"><strong>IND vs SA ODI Squads</strong></h2>



<p><strong>South Africa</strong>&nbsp;Squad: Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lizaad Williams, Wiaan Mulder, Ottniel Baartman, Mihlali Mpongwana, Kyle Verreynne</p>



<p><strong>India</strong>?Squad: Rajat Patidar, Sai Sudharsan, Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w/c), Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Tilak Varma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Akash Deep</p>



<p>Down below is the IND vs SA 3rd T20I Rain Prediction, Weather Forecast, and Pitch Report of New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg:</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-sa-1st-odi-weather-forecast"><strong>IND vs SA 1st ODI Weather Forecast</strong></h2>



<p>South Africa vs India | 1st ODI of India tour of South Africa 2023-24 will take place on 17 December (Sunday) at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. The match begins at 1:30 PM IST.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/1st-ODI.png" alt="IND vs SA 1st ODI Rain Prediction, Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg?| India vs South Africa 1st T20I" class="wp-image-123749" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IND vs SA 1st ODI Rain Prediction, Weather Forecast (<a href="https://weather.com/en-IN/weather/hourbyhour/l/494ae470eda9bc4402f5d45e81c7bda590aebe36d682a4274adffff6eaac75fb">weather.com</a>)</figcaption></figure>



<p>According to?weather.com, it is a cold, and overcast day with a mostly cloudy sky in Johannesburg city of South Africa. The weather forecast shows a minimal possibility of rain at the start of the game. The temperature of Johannesburg city will stay at just around 26?C for the most part of the day till the evening and drop further to 22?C at night.</p>



<p>There are &lt;5% chances of rain during the match. Humidity is in a moderate range, hovering around 50-60%. Winds will gust toward the Northwest at the speed of ~15kmph at night. There are low chances for rain interruption in the match if everything goes in time.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-sa-1st-odi-rain-prediction"><strong>IND vs SA 1st ODI Rain Prediction</strong></h2>



<p>There are minimal chances of rain in Johannesburg City of South Africa. The rain possibility is nearly 0-5% during the match hours, and there will be ~70% of the sky covered under clouds. A cool and windy day for South Africa vs India is what weather.com predicts.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pitch-report-of-new-wanderers-stadium-johannesburg"><strong>Pitch Report of New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg</strong></h2>



<p>The pitch at Wanderers Stadium is generally considered to be favorable for batting. On the other hand, South Africa?s constant rain can bring in moisture and help the bowlers. </p>



<p>The Wanderers' genuine bounce and the rarefied Highveld atmosphere make it a high-scoring ODI venue most of the time. Here, first-inning totals of 300 or more have been reached in three of the past four games.</p>



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<p><strong>IND vs SA 1st ODI: </strong>After levelling the three-game T20I series 1-1, Team India and South Africa will lock horns in as many matches ODI series, starting December 17 (Sunday). This will be the first assignment of both sides post their World Cup 2023 campaign in India.</p>



<p>The ODI's in the present times is of not much relevance. The format is on the brink of getting overshadowed by the T20Is and many other shorter formats. More so, with the T20 World Cup 2024 lined up ahead, the cricket boards would prioritise the shortest format and the ODIs will sink slightly more.</p>



<p>Team India, under Rohit Sharma, had a memorable World Cup 2023 campaign at home. The Men in Blue went on to win 10 games on the bounce and that too comprehensively. However, fate took a sharp turn in the Final, where Australia remained a better team than India.</p>



<p>On the other side, South Africa got derailed in the semi-final against Australia, after doing extremely well in the league stages. They were one of the dangerous sides going in the tournament, with multiple 300+ scores, however, their strength was put to the test by the mighty Australians, who don't know how to falter in important matches.</p>



<p>Now with some fresh faces in the ODI squad, both teams would look to maximise the opportunities presented to them. Both, South Africa and India, have included a lot of youngsters in the squad. Only a handful of players, who played the 2023 World Cup, from both sides are present in the squad for the ODI series.</p>



<p>The major missings would be the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Mohammad Shami and Jasprit Bumrah among others from the Indian side, while Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada among others from the South African side.</p>



<p>Now let's take a look at Team India's predicted playing11 for the first ODI against South Africa. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>IND vs SA 1st ODI: Team India's Predicted Playing11 against South Africa</strong></h2>



<p>Team India doesn't have a settle opening order with the current squad and hence new players will be seen taking up the role. The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudarshan and Rajat Patidhar are likely to see the opening duties for the team. </p>



<p>The team will also have the services of Sanju Samson, who has been largely sidelined by the BCCI. However, the glovesman is likely to get decent opportunity in the upcoming ODIs to strengthen his position in the team. </p>



<p>Veteran batter KL Rahul will lead the side in absence of Rohit Sharma, who has been rested. Rahul has informed that he would play a key role in the middle order, besides donning gloves.</p>



<p>The team's pace attack is all new, the likes of Avesh Khan, Mukesh Chaudhary and Arshdeep Singh are expected to be paried together.</p>



<p>Below is India's predicted playing11 against South Africa for 1st ODI:</p>



<p><strong>India's Playing11: </strong>Rajat Patidar, Sai Sudharsan/Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (c &amp; wk), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan</p>



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