Ro-Ko Return as India Look to Bounce Back in ODI Series Against South Africa
With regular captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer sidelined due to injuries, KL Rahul will lead India in the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa, beginning Sunday, November 30, in Ranchi.
India enter the series aiming to recover from a disappointing Test campaign against the Proteas. Gill sustained a neck injury during the opening Test in Kolkata, while Iyer is still recovering from an abdominal injury picked up on the Australia tour.
Despite these setbacks, the spotlight now shifts to senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who return to action on home soil for the first time since February. Rohit recently topped India’s ODI run chart in Australia, scoring 202 runs in three games at an average of 101, including a century and a fifty.
India’s batting lineup also includes emerging talents such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Tilak Varma, Dhruv Jurel and Ruturaj Gaikwad.
In the all-round department, Gujarat Titans’ Washington Sundar, along with Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy, are expected to play crucial roles. The bowling unit features Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana and Kuldeep Yadav.
South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, will be without star pacer Kagiso Rabada, who is out due to a rib stress injury.
Match Schedule (India vs South Africa ODI Series 2025)
All matches start at 1:30 PM IST.
| Day & Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, November 30 | 1st ODI | JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi |
| Wednesday, December 3 | 2nd ODI | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur |
| Saturday, December 6 | 3rd ODI | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
Head-to-Head (ODIs)
- Total matches: 94
- India wins: 40
- South Africa wins: 51
- No result: 3
Their most recent ODI meeting was in December 2023, where India clinched the series 2–1 in South Africa.
Squads
India
KL Rahul (captain/wk), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rishabh Pant (wk), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Dhruv Jurel (wk)
South Africa
Temba Bavuma (captain), Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Quinton de Kock (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Rubin Hermann, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Prenelan Subrayen
Where to Watch
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar (app and website)
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