India vs South Africa, 1st ODI - Cricket Match Prediction, Fantasy 11 Tips & Probable 11
A young team India will take on South Africa in the 1st ODI of the 3-match series.
IND vs SA: Match Preview:
India won the 3-match T20I series against South Africa by 2-1 and have momentum on their side. However, the ODI squad will look much different since the T20I regulars are travelling to Australia to prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Shikhar Dhawan led-team India is in good form in ODIs, winning against Sri Lanka, West Indies and Zimbabwe
Shikhar Dhawan has efficiently captained young players like Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson and Avesh Khan have done well. Rajat Patidar has received his maiden ODI call-up and would be looking to get a match and prove himself on the international stage.
The 3-match series is crucial for the visitors South Africa as precious ICC Super League Points will be at stake. The Proteas are currently struggling at the 11th spot in the Super League table and are in danger of not qualifying for the World Cup 2023 directly.
It will be all about winning as many matches as possible for South Africa to make it to the ODI World Cup 2023. Captain Temba Bavuma said a few new players will make their way into the South African team and is hopeful that these players will bring some fresh energy. Opening batter Janneman Malan and all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo have been in good form for the Proteas in ODIs.
IND vs SA 1st ODI: Match Details
- Date – Thursday, October 6th, 2022
- Toss Time – 01:00 PM IST
- Match Time – 01:30 PM IST
- Venue – Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
IND vs SA 1st ODI: Where to watch?
The India vs South Africa 1st ODI will be telecast on Star Sports Network on TV, while one can stream the match online on the OTT platform Hotstar.
IND vs SA Head-to-Head:
- Total – 87
- India – 35
- South Africa – 49
- No Result – 03
IND vs SA Team News:
- India – Team India has a completely different squad from the T20I series, with Shreyas Iyer, Mohammad Siraj and Deepak Chahar being the only three players who are part of both squads.
- South Africa – Janneman Malana and Andile Phehlukwayo are coming into the ODI squad.
Who Will Win Today Cricket Match? : Today's Match Prediction | IND vs SA 1st ODI
With a young Indian team facing off against a 'desperate' South African team, the match is expected to be a close contest where the Proteas will have a slight edge.
IND vs SA 1st ODI Probable Playing XI:
- India – Shikhar Dhawan (c), Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Rajat Patidar, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson (wk), Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan, Mohammad Siraj
- South Africa – Janneman Malan, Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi
Also Read: T20 WC Schedule & squads 2022
IND vs SA 1st ODI Fantasy XI:
- Wicket-keeper – Quinton de Kock, Sanju Samson
- Batters – Shikhar Dhawan, Janneman Malan, Shubman Gill, David Miller
- All-rounders – Aiden Markram, Dwaine Pretorius
- Bowlers – Kagiso Rabada, Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Yadav