IND vs SA 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction Match Preview: The first match of the ODI series between India and South Africa will take place in Ranchi. South Africa outplayed the Indian team in the recently concluded test series. They will aim to replicate their performance in this ODI series as well. On the other hand, Team India will be looking to bounce back.
KL Rahul will lead the Indian side in absence of regular skipper Shubman Gill and Vice captain Shreyas Iyer. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli have returned to the squad and trained hard during the practice session. India and South Africa will be eager to win this series after losing their previous ODI series. The Proteas will once again have Quinton de Kock as their opening batsman in an ODI, which strengthen their batting unit.
IND vs SA 1st ODI Match Details:
Detail
Information
Match
IND vs SA 1st ODI
Date
20 NOV 2025
Venue
JSCA International Cricket Stadium Complex, Ranchi, India
Time
01:30 PM (IST)
Broadcast
Star Sports, JioHotstar, DD Sports
Recent Form:
IND
W
L
L
W
W
SA
L
W
L
L
W
IND vs SA Head to Head stats:
Played In
Won by India
Won by South Africa
Tied
No Result
Total
India
18
14
0
0
32
South Africa
12
26
0
2
40
Neutral Venue
10
11
0
1
22
Totals
40
51
0
3
94
IND vs SA 1st ODI Pitch & Weather Report:
The 1st ODI will be played at JSCA International Cricket Stadium Complex, Ranchi. A total of 6 ODI have been played at this venue, and 50% matches have been won by the batting first side. A score between 260-280 would be a good total in the first innings.
Win Bat First
50%
Win Bowl First
33%
Avg 1st Innings
264
Avg 2nd Innings
212
Best Suited for
Pacers (60%)
The weather report of the 1st ODI is ideal, as there is a 4% possibility of rain during the game. The temperature can go up to 22.7 C, with humidity around 47%.
Parameter
Details
Rain Probability
4% (Ideal weather)
Temperature
22.7°C
Humidity
47%
Overall Conditions
Perfect weather for cricket
IND vs SA Dream11 Top Picks
Quinton de Kock was the leading run scorer for South Africa in their previous ODI series against Pakistan. Moreover, he has a good record against India.
Rohit Sharma smashed a century in the last ODI against Australia. He will be a must own pick for the fantasy team.
Corbin Bosch has the potential to be a decisive factor in this match. He has the ability to score quickly and take 2-3 wickets.
Virat Kohli will be a default pick for this match. He also scored a half century against Australia.
Marco Jansen was a remarkable performer in the test series that was recently concluded. He will be a good differential pick for this match.
India is expected to win this match. Team India has experienced Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in their batting lineup. Moreover, home conditions also favours the India team.
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