The 1st ODI between India and South Africa in the 2025 series is scheduled for November 30, 2025, at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi. The match will start at 1:30 PM IST and is a day-night contest.
Key match details: The venue is Ranchi’s JSCA International Stadium Complex, timing 1:30 PM IST. The match is expected to be highly competitive, with focus on tactical battles, player form, and conditions that could influence the outcome.
This 1st ODI is the start of the three-match ODI series where India will be led by KL Rahul. South Africa will rely on their experienced core to challenge India on home soil.
India vs South Africa 1st ODI match preview highlights a competitive contest at Ranchi’s JSCA International Stadium Complex, starting November 30, 2025. India is captained by KL Rahul with key players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli expected to play pivotal roles. India aims to leverage home conditions to bounce back after setbacks in other formats, particularly focusing on surviving the new ball overs, building strong middle-order partnerships, and utilizing spin bowling efficiently as the pitch slows down.
South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, is known for its robust batting lineup, capable of posting big totals with aggressive stroke play and strategic pacing. They have a strong pace attack including Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi, supported by spinners Keshav Maharaj and Wiaan Mulder.
IND vs SA Match Details
- Match: 1st ODI Match
- Teams: India vs South Africa 1st ODI
- Date: 30 November 2025
- Time: 1:00 PM / 8:00 AM GMT / 1:30 PM LOCAL
- Venue: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
IND vs SA Live Streaming Info
The 1st ODI Match between India vs South Africa is scheduled for November 30, 2025. This T20 match is at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi.
- In India: The match will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network and live streaming will be available on FanCode and Amazon Prime Video (SonyLiv app).
- In New Zealand: The match will be telecast on TVNZ 1 and streamed live on Sky Sport Now.
- In Australia: Telecast is available on Foxtel, Kayo Sports, and Fox Cricket channel (Channel 501) with live streaming on Kayo and Foxtel platforms.
- In Pakistan and other regions, platforms like Tapmad may also provide live streaming options
How to Watch the Match for Free:
On TV: The match is available free on DD Sports if you have a DD Free Dish connection; this lets you watch the game without any extra subscription fee.
On apps/sites: Live streaming is officially on JioCinema/Disney+ Hotstar (as per current rights), but these usually require at least a basic mobile or bundled plan; full live action is not generally free, though highlights are often available at no cost after the match.
Live Streaming Info:
The 1st ODI match will be live on Willow TV.
Live Score Info:
Probable Playing XI:
India: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad/Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul (c & wk), Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi