The much-anticipated ODI series between India and South Africa will commence this weekend as two cricketing giants lock horns in a high-octane series.
India seek revenge after a humiliating Test series whitewash against the Proteas, their second whitewash on home conditions in consecutive years.
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A special attraction of the series is the return of India stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the national team after a brief one-month break.
In this article, AllSportsPeople takes you through all the details related to how and where to watch the first ODI between India and South Africa.
India vs. South Africa live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch the first ODI match in India:
TV channel: Star Sports Network
Live stream: JioHotstar App and Website
This match is available for live TV broadcast on Star Sports Network in India. Fans can also watch the live stream on the JioHotstar App and website.
What time does India vs. South Africa kick off?
The first ODI match takes place at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, India and kicks off on Sunday, November 30 at 1:30 p.m. Local time.
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India vs. South Africa lineups, team news
Shubman Gill has been ruled out after picking up a neck injury during the first Test at Eden Gardens, joining vice-captain Shreyas Iyer on the sidelines.
In captain Gill and his deputy Iyer's absence, KL Rahul will step in as the makeshift captain for the Men in Blue. CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has returned to the Indian team after a long wait.
India predicted XI: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma/Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul (C & wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh.
For the visitors, captain Temba Bavuma is all set to make his comeback in ODIs after missing the series in Pakistan due to an injury.
South Africa predicted XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (C), Dewald Brevis, Keshav Maharaj, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Marco Jansen, Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger.
India vs. South Africa ODI series schedule
| Date | City | Time (IST) | |
| 1st ODI | Nov. 30 | Ranchi | 1:30 p.m. |
| 2nd ODI | Dec. 3 | Raipur | 1:30 p.m. |
| 3rd ODI | Dec. 6 | Vishakhapatnam | 1:30 p.m. |
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