India vs South Africa 1st ODI: India and South Africa will lock horns in the first ODI match at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday, December 17.

The Indian team will be in action in the ODI format for the first time after the ODI World Cup 2023 where they finished as runners-up.

The Men in Blue will be led by KL Rahul as they have different captains across formats on the South Africa tour.

The three-match T20I series ended with a result of 1-1 where the visitors were captained by the star batter Suryakumar Yadav.

India's squad for the three-match series consists of new names like Sai Sudharsan and Rinku Singh, Rajat Patidar, and Akash Deep whereas Sanju Samson and Yuzvendra Chahal made their comeback in the side.

 

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The last time India toured South Africa, they lost the ODI series 3-0 and will look to turn the fortunes this time around.


India vs South Africa 1st ODI Match, Johannesburg Weather Report

The first ODI match between India and South Africa in Johannesburg is not too far away from a rain threat on Sunday, December 17.

The weather forecast predicts a bit of thunderstorms in the morning hours with a 51 percent chance of precipitation but the temperature is expected to be relatively warm. The humidity is expected to be around 35 to 63% during the playtime, while the temperature will range from 23°C to 27°C. progresses. The wind speed at the ground will be close to 11 km/h.


IND vs SA ODI Head To Head: India and South Africa faced off in 91 matches with the latter having an upper hand as hey have won 50 matches. On the other hand, the Men in Blue have emerged victorious on 38 occasions whereas three matches ended without a result.


South Africa Probable Playing XI: Reeze Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie Van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lizaad Williams, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Tabraiz Shamsi.

India Probable Playing XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (C & Wk), Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan.


IND vs SA 1st ODI Live Streaming Details: The live streaming in India will be helmed by Disney+Hotstar. Star Sports channels will provide the LIVE telecast of the match.


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India vs South Africa 1st ODI Squads:

South Africa 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

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