The upcoming three-match One-day International series between India and South Africa starting from March 12 in Dharamsala is likely to be an exciting encounter. Both sides have some quality players in their ranks who look to deliver the goods for their team and take an early lead in the series.

Meanwhile, India and South Africa have had contrasting fortunes in their most recent ODI series. While South Africa swept Australia aside in the three-match ODI series at home, India were beaten by the same margin in their three ODIs in New Zealand.

South Africa, on the other hand, would be immensely pleased with the contributions of Janneman Malan, Heinrich Klaasen and Jon Jon Smuts in the home triumph against Australia. However, their only concern will be the form of skipper Quinton de Kock and Faf du Plessis.  Lungi Ngidi and Anrich Nortje will continue to lead the bowling unit in the absence of Kagiso Rabada with Keshav Maharaj playing as the lone spinner.

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The Men in Blues will welcome the return of swashbuckling all-rounder Hardik Pandya, opener Shikhar Dhawan, and experienced seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar. However, the hosts will continue to miss the services of their vice-captain Rohit Sharma, who remains on the sidelines with a calf injury, which he picked up during the T20I series in New Zealand.

The series will provide another opportunity to youngsters like Prithvi Shaw and Rishabh Pant to cement their place. On the other hand, Pandya’s return will lend stability, while the fast bowling duties will be led by Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who makes a comeback after nearly three months.

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India vs South Africa 2020: 1st ODI – Dharamsala, March 12 (Thursday), 1:30 PM

When and what time will the India vs South Africa match start?

The India vs South Africa match will start at 1:30 PM IST on March 12 (Tuesday). The toss will take place half an hour early at 1:00 PM IST.

Where will the India vs South Africa match take place?

India vs South Africa will take place at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.

Which channel will telecast India vs South Africa match?

India vs South Africa match will be aired live on Star Sports 1/HD.

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How to watch the live streaming of India vs South Africa match?

Other than the Star Sports Network’s platforms, India vs South Africa match can be viewed live on the Jio TV app.

Squads

India: Virat Kohli (C), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, Shubman Gill, Manish Pandey, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah

South Africa: Quinton de Kock (C), Faf du Plessis, Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma, Kyle Verreynne, Janneman Malan, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, JJ Smuts, George Linde, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Beuran Hendricks, Lutho Sipamla and Keshav Maharaj