India will kick-start their ODI series against South Africa with the first match in Johannesburg on Sunday. Here are the live streaming, squad, head-to-head record and other details of the IND Vs RSA 1st ODI match
After the T20I series 1-1 draw, the Indian cricket team will now lock horns against the hosts South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match bilateral series in Johannesburg on Sunday. Both teams have selected young players in their squad. (Live Blog | Scorecard | Key Battles | Full Coverage)
KL Rahul will be coming back into the side after being rested from the recent T20I games. He will be assuming the skipper's role as full-time captain Rohit Sharma has taken a rest from white-ball cricket. Power-hitter Rinku Singh has also been included in the ODI squad for the first time.
Sai Sudharsan and Rajat Patidar are two young players who can make their debut in ODI cricket after being impressive in the domestic circuit. Sanju Samson and Yuzvendra Chahal made their comeback to the ODI squad after being ignored for the recently concluded ODI World Cup in India.
Aiden Markram-led South African side also consists of some young and inexperienced players. After Quinton de Kock's retirement, South Africa will be in search of a seasoned opener along with Reeza Hendricks. The batting middle order have Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller.
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No. 1 ODI bowler Keshav Maharaj and chinaman Tabraiz Shamsi had a very impressive ODI World Cup in India. But the South African fast-bowling line-up is comparatively weaker. Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams and Wiaan Mulder will be looking for a memorable ODI series forward.
Head To Head Record
India and South Africa have clashed with each other in ODIs 91 times. South Africa have an edge in the head-to-head records as the Proteas side have emerged victorious on 50 occasions while India have won only 38 matches. Three matches ended with no results.
Total matches played - 91
India won - 38
South Africa won - 50
No results - 3
Pitch Report - 1st ODI
The pitch at Wanderers Stadium has been often considered as conducive for batting. Continuous rain in South Africa, on the other hand, may bring moisture, assisting bowlers.
ODI Squads
India
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Rajat Patidar, Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (C)(wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, and Deepak Chahar
South Africa
Aiden Markram (c), Ottniel Baartman, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Mihlali Mpongwana, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne and Lizaad Williams
Here are all the live streaming details concerning India vs South Africa, 1st ODI:
When will India vs South Africa, 1st ODI, take place?
The India vs South Africa, 1st ODI, will take place on December 17, 2023, Sunday, at 1:30 PM IST.
Where will India vs South Africa, 1st ODI, take place?
The India vs South Africa, 1st ODI, will take place at New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
Which TV Channel will broadcast India vs South Africa, 1st ODI, live?
The Star Sports Network will broadcast India vs South Africa, 1st ODI, live in India.
Where will India vs South Africa, 1st ODI, be live-streamed?
The India vs South Africa match will be live-streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.