After the 1-1 draw series in the T20I format between India vs South Africa, the focus shifts with both teams taking on each other in the first ODI match to be played in Johannesburg on 17th December 2023. It promises to be an exciting series with young players featuring.
Last time, India looked out of sorts being whitewashed 0-3 in the ODI series. On the other hand, South Africans named also inexperienced bowling attack and would be hoping for the likes of Klassen, Miller, and Markram to perform.
Match Details
Details– India vs South Africa, 1st ODI
Venue– New Wanders, Johannesburg
Date and Time– 17th December, 1.30 PM IST
Head-to-Head Report
A total of 91 matches have been played between India and South Africa. South Africa won on 51 occasions while the Indian team won 38 times while 3 ended in no-result.
The last time these two teams met in a One-day international was during the 2023 World Cup at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. India scored 326 for 5 in 50 overs and then bowled South Africa for 83 helping the Indian team win the match by 243 runs.
Pitch Report
The wicket at Johannesburg promises to be a brilliant batting paradise. There is some seam movement for the bowlers initially that will create doubt in the batter’s mind. During the 3rd T20I match, there was some turn as Kuldeep Yadav picked 5 for 16 and bowled out South Africa cheaply.
A total of 53 One-day international matches have been played at this venue. The team batting first has won 23 times while the team chasing down targets won 30 times. It promises to be a great batting paradise.
The captain that wins the toss would likely field first, restrict the opponent to a modest total, and then chase down the target.
India (Ind) vs South Africa (SA)- Predicted Playing XI
India
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma/Rajat Patidar, KL Rahul (C, WK), Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan.
South Africa
Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie Van der Dussen, Klassen, Miller, Mulder, Andile Phehlukawyo, Lizaad Willams, Keshav Maharaj, Nandie Burger, Shamsi.
Fantasy Selection- Ind vs SA
Team 1– Ruturaj Gaikwad, Reeza Hendricks, Shreyas Iyer (C), Klassen (VC), Rinku Singh, Miller, Sundar, Andile Phehlukwayo, Arshdeep Singh, Burger, Avesh Khan,
Team 2– Sai Sudharsan, Zorzi, Patidar, Dussen, Patidar, Miller (VC), KL Rahul (C), Mulder, Sundar, Maharaj, Mukesh Kumar, Shamsi.
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