India and South Africa are set to face each other in the 1st match of the three-match ODI series at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi, on Sunday, November 30. This match is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM IST. Stay tuned with our IND vs SA prediction, team preview, pitch report, player stats and winner prediction ahead of this exciting contest.
India performed very poorly in the recent Test series against South Africa. They looked completely out of form, and no player could perform well, after which the team faced heavy criticism from fans. But the Indian team’s squad will look different in the ODI series, and with the inclusion of some star players, the team will definitely be eager to perform better here.
On the other hand, it will not be as easy for South Africa to face India in the ODI series as it was in the Test series. However, with the inclusion of some senior players in the squad, they also have the ability to perform well. South Africa would like to repeat its Test series performance in the ODI series as well. Fans will surely get to see a very exciting match at the Ranchi stadium.
Head-to-Head Record: A total of 94 matches played between these two teams so far, India has won 40, South Africa has won 51, and 3 matches have had no result. However, the Indian side has won four of the last five head-to-head matches, while South Africa has won only once. South Africa certainly has the upper hand in ODIs, but it will be difficult for them to face the in-form Indian side.
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India Preview
The poor performance of the Indian team in the Test series has certainly hurt the fans a lot. But with the arrival of big players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the team will get strength. They will try to perform well here. In this series, Team India will enter the field with a new captain, KL Rahul, who will have a big responsibility to get good performances from the players.
Team India is expected to perform well in the ODI series, as the inclusion of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the team will definitely increase the batting power. Rohit Sharma, who has been performing consistently well, has scored 502 runs in the last 10 matches at an average of 55.6, while Virat Kohli has scored 349 runs in the last 10 matches at an average of 43.6. Apart from them, the team will also be hoping for a good performance from Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma and Ruturaj Gaikwad.
India will also look to do well in bowling. The team will be hoping for a good performance from Harshit Raina, who has taken 13 wickets in the last 7 matches, while Prasidh Krishna and Arshdeep Singh can also continue their impressive form. In spin bowling, Kuldeep Yadav can do well as he has taken nine wickets in the last seven matches at an economy rate of 4.82. Ravindra Jadeja will be there to support him.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | Over 34.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Rohit Sharma has scored 502 runs in his last 10 ODIs at an average of 55.6. With Kohli back beside him, he is expected to provide India with a strong start and comfortably challenge this line.
South Africa Preview
South Africa has consistently performed well and has defeated Team India in the Test series. Captain Bavuma has given an excellent performance and has taken the team to the top. South African fans will expect the same performance from the team in the ODI series as well. With the addition of some new players in the ODI squad, they will definitely look to perform well.
In batting, South Africa will have good players like Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Matthew Breetzka and Dewald Brevis. They are able to win games; one sidely. Aiden Markram has been in good form, scoring 250 runs at an average of 35.71 in his last seven matches. Matthew Breetzke has also performed well, scoring 309 runs at an average of 51.5 in his last seven innings.
Bowling has always been a strength for South Africa. Their players delivered impressive performances many times. The team will now be hoping for a good performance from Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi, who have taken 14 wickets in their last 7 matches. Apart from them, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Nandre Burger, Prenelan Subrayen also have the ability to do well.
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Breetzke | Over 30.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Matthew Breetzke has been outstanding, scoring 309 runs at an average of 51.5 in his last seven innings. He is in top touch and likely to anchor South Africa’s batting again.
IND vs SA Probably Playing XI
India: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (c), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh
South Africa: Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma (c), Tony De Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, Keshav Maharaj.
IND vs SA Pitch Report
The pitch at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi, is known for its balanced behaviour and is helpful for both batters and bowlers. This surface offers good pace and bounce early in the match, which can prove to be good for pacers. While the batters will also have a chance to make a good start in the first power play. Spinners can also get good grip and turn from the surface as the match progresses and can surprise the batters.
The weather on Sunday at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi is expected to be mostly cloudy, around 24°C, with a 10% chance of rain, comfortable 48% humidity, and very light winds near 2 m/s.
Venue T20I Statistics
| Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 7 |
| Matches won batting first | 3 |
| Matches won bowling first | 4 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 138 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 111 |
| Highest total recorded | 196/6 (20 Ovs) by IND vs SL |
| Lowest total recorded | 0/0 (0 Ovs) |
| Highest score chased | 155/3 (17.2 Ovs) by IND vs NZ |
| Lowest score defended | 130/6 (20 Ovs) by INDW vs SLW |
IND vs SA Winner Prediction
Team India, with its star players, will be looking to put on a strong performance in the ODI series. They will be under pressure to perform well to recover from their recent Test series defeat. If we look at the recent performance of India’s sides, then they are the favourites to win this match.
On the other hand, South Africa would certainly like to continue the same performance in the ODI series as they did in the Test series. But here they will face big challenges in the form of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. So they need to work hard to overcome them. However, South Africa also has a strong team, and if they play well, they can surprise the Indian side.
Our Prediction: India
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