After completing a 2-1 T20Is win, India will host a three matches ODI series for South Africa at home. The first ODI between will be played on October 6 at Bharat Ratana Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The match will start at 01:30 PM sharp.
There will be a big change in India team as all key players who participated in the T20Is has been rested including captain Rohit Sharma. Star Opener batter Shikhar Dhawan will be leading India, while Shreyas Iyer will be playing as his assistant. Rajat Patidar, Mukesh Kumar, and Young All-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed are among the new faces in the India side.
On the other hand, Temba Bavuma, who led South Africa in T20Is, will be continue in his role in this format. David Miller, Quinton de Kock and Kagiso Rabada are among the star players from visitor’s side.
Over all the ODIs will also be full entertaining between both teams.
Here are the relevant details of India vs South Africa first ODI:
India vs South Africa 1st ODI date, day, time, venue:
Date Day Venue Timing Match details
October 06 Thursday Ekana Sports City, Lucknow 01:30 PM IST 1st ODI
India vs South Africa ODIs squad:
India’s ODI squad: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubhman Gill, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), Rajat Patidar, Rahul Tripathi, Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Sanju Samson (wicket-keeper), Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Deepak Chahar
South Africa’s ODI squad: Temba Bavuma (captain), Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Wayne Parnell, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi
India vs South Africa ODIs Probable Playing XI:
India’s probable playing XI: Shikhar Dhawan(c), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson(w), Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Avesh Khan
South Africa’s probable playing XI: Janneman Malan, Quinton de Kock(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi
India vs South Africa 1st ODI Pitch Report: (Ekana Sports City Lucknow)
The pitch at the Ekana Sports Stadium is considered as a pro batters. After being stable for sometimes, the batters are likely to score good. But in the initial of the match, it could be a little bit some bounce and carry that will lead bowlers and familiar experience batters. So, bowlers focus inroads early stage of match due to its nature, while the batters look to some quick runs in the initial before the pitch slows down.
India vs South Africa 1st ODI Live Telecast
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India vs South Africa 1st ODI Live Telecast
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India vs South Africa 1st ODI Win Prediction
India and South Africa have met in 87 ODI matches. Out of these games, India have won 35 matches whereas the Proteas have become victorious 49 times (14 more than India). In Indian land, host India won 15 while the visitor team have become victorious 10 times (5 matches less than India). Three matches finished without a result.
So, team India have a high chance to win the first ODI as per their experiences at homeland.
Win Prediction
India (60 % chance to win) South Africa (40% chance to win)
