India vs South Africa 1st ODI: Predicted XI, pitch, weather reports, when and where to watch, live streaming
«You have to give them time and make them feel comfortable. There’s no added pressure from my side,» he said. Despite the challenges, Rahul expressed confidence in the ability of the newcomers to adapt quickly to the South African conditions and perform well in the series.
India enters the ODI series with confidence, following their impressive 106-run victory against South Africa at the same venue. The series holds significance as it marks the arrival of a fresh line of players and will help in building up towards the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
For KL Rahul himself, it is an opportunity to secure the ODI captaincy for a longer duration with a successful outcome. While players like Rahul, Gaikwad, and Shreyas Iyer have already showcased their skills, others like Rinku Singh, Rajat Patidar, and Sai Sudarshan will be eager to prove themselves and secure a place in India's white ball scheme of things.
The absence of key players from both teams presents an opportunity for these young talents to shine. India will rely on bowlers like Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, and Arshdeep Singh to lead the pace department in the absence of senior pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj. The spin trio of Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Yuzvendra Chahal will play a crucial role, especially after the Johannesburg pitch showed a leaning towards spin in the recent T20I.
India vs South Africa 1st ODI Match Timings
The first match at of India vs South Africa ODI series will start at 1:30 pm IST.
SA vs IND Johannesburg pitch report
Johannesburg has been a high-scoring ODI venue, especially seen from the context of recent matches. Three of the last four games were a 00-plus first-innings totals. But the Wanderers surface
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