India welcome South Africa for the opening ODI of their three-match series at JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on November 30, 2025. KL Rahul leads the hosts in Shubman Gill‘s absence due to injury, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning to bolster the lineup after solid Australia performances. South Africa, under Temba Bavuma, aim to extend momentum from their rare Test series win in India, shifting focus to white-ball strengths without Kagiso Rabada.
India’s squad emphasizes batting depth with Rohit nearing 20,000 international runs, Kohli’s proven record against South Africa (1,504 ODI runs at 65.39 average), and all-round options like Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Rishabh Pant and Tilak Varma add middle-order firepower, while spinners Kuldeep Yadav and pacers Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, and Prasidh Krishna provide variety.
South Africa’s group blends experience from Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram with emerging pace like Corbin Bosch, Nandre Burger, and Ottneil Baartman, plus spin control via Keshav Maharaj and Prenelan Subrayen. Dewald Brevis and Ryan Rickelton offer aggressive batting potential in the middle order.
JSCA International Stadium Complex Pitch Report
The JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi presents a balanced pitch for the India vs South Africa 1st ODI, blending opportunities for batters and bowlers on its black-soil surface. Early overs favor pacers with swing and bounce, transitioning to spin-friendly conditions mid-game as the track slows, offering grip for tweakers like Kuldeep and Maharaj. Across nine ODIs, teams chasing won five times, with an average first-innings score of 235-265 and a healthy 5.94 runs-per-over rate, including highs like 348/6 by India. Dew may aid evening pursuits, likely prompting captains to bowl first under clear skies. Expect a tactical contest where spinners dominate the middle overs on this containing venue.
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JSCA International Stadium Complex ODI Stats and Records
- Total Matches: 09
- Matches won batting first: 03
- Matches won bowling first: 05
- Average 1st innings score: 235
- Average 2nd innings score: 189
- Highest total recorded: 313/5 (50 Ovs) by Australia vs India
- Lowest total recorded: 112/10 (38.2 Ovs) By Sri Lanka vs India
- Highest score chased: 288/7 (48.4 Ovs) By India vs Sri Lanka
- Lowest score defended: 260/7 (50 Ovs) By New Zealand vs India
