Team India shifts focus to the One Day International (ODI) format, looking to bounce back from a disappointing Test series defeat against South Africa. The three-match ODI series kicks off in Ranchi with the hosts, led by stand-in captain KL Rahul, eager to reset the tone of the tour.
The return of senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli provides a major boost for the Men in Blue, who will be without regular captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer due to injuries. The Proteas, meanwhile, will be keen to carry their momentum into the white-ball leg of the series.
Live Broadcast and Streaming Details
For fans in India, here is where you can catch all the live action from the JSCA International Stadium Complex.
| Category | Platform / Channel | Details |
| Online Streaming (OTT) | JioHotstar App & Website | Exclusive live streaming for all subscribers. |
| Television (TV) | Star Sports Network | Broadcast on various Star Sports channels (e.g., Star Sports 1, Star Sports 3) with Hindi and English commentary. |
| Free-to-Air (FTA) | DD Sports | Available on DD Free Dish for viewers without a paid subscription. |
Match Schedule and Timings
| Detail | Information |
| Match | 1st ODI - India vs South Africa |
| Date | Sunday, November 30, 2025 |
| Venue | JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi |
| Toss Time (IST) | 1:00 PM IST |
| Match Start Time (IST) | 1:30 PM IST |
India (IND): The Return of Ro-Ko
Team India will be led by KL Rahul in the absence of Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer. The biggest headline is the re-entry of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who have retired from Test and T20I cricket but continue to focus on ODIs ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Their form and experience will be vital. The squad also sees the return of wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, while pace spearheads Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj have been rested.
India Squad (for 1st ODI): KL Rahul (c), Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Dhruv Jurel.
South Africa (SA): Seeking Momentum
The Proteas, led by Temba Bavuma, come in with confidence after their Test series clean sweep. Their squad features the explosive Quinton de Kock and all-rounders like Marco Jansen. They will miss the services of pacer Kagiso Rabada due to injury, placing the bowling responsibility on the likes of Jansen, Nandre Burger, and Lungi Ngidi.
South Africa Squad (for 1st ODI): Temba Bavuma (c), Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Rubin Hermann, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Prenelan Subrayen.
Ranchi Pitch Report
The JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi typically offers a balanced wicket that initially assists seamers due to good bounce and carry. However, as the game progresses, spinners come into play. Historically, the ground has been low-scoring with an average first-innings score of around 235, and dew is expected in the evening, which often encourages the team winning the toss to bowl first.
