Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma returned to international cricket after seven months as they toured Australia with the Indian ODI side for a three-match series in October.
They are now expected to be picked for India's upcoming three-match ODI series, starting next month at home against South Africa.
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South Africa are set to tour India for a multi-format series that includes 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 5 T20Is. The duo, who retired from the Tests and T20Is, will only feature in the ODI leg of the series.
In this article, we take a look at the full schedule and match dates for India's upcoming ODI tour against the Proteas.
How did Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli perform against Australia?
Rohit and Kohli made their return to International cricket against Australia after being away from the international stage since March this year.
The duo, who last played in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy, which India won against New Zealand, lit up the Australian soil with some impressive performances throughout the tour.
While Rohit scored 202 runs in 3 innings, Virat made it big in the 3rd game at Sydney, where he smashed an unbeaten 74, taking India over the line. Rohit was also adjudged as the Player of the series for his magnificent show with the bat.
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Rohit and Virat retired from T20I cricket after the 2024 T20 World Cup triumph, while also calling time on their Test careers earlier this year. The duo is now just part of the ODI setup, and with the South Africa ODI series coming up, fans are once again anticipating the return of their favourite stars.
When is the India vs South Africa ODI series? Full Schedule and Date
The India vs. South Africa ODI series will commence on Sunday, November 30th. The two sides will play three games in total, which will serve as good preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
| India vs South Africa 1st ODI | November 30 | 01:30 PM IST | Ranchi |
| India vs South Africa 2nd ODI | December 3 | 01:30 PM IST | Raipur |
| India vs South Africa 3rd ODI | December 6 | 01:30 PM IST | Vizag |
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