India will face South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series on Sunday, November 30, at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. India have played 11 ODI matches this year and have won nine of them. The two losses came against Australia in the last series. India is currently ranked in the number one position in the ICC rankings.
Let’s look at the probable playing XI of India for the 1st ODI against South Africa:
Top Order: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Virat Kohli will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Rohit is the leading run-scorer for India in ODIs this year and has made 504 runs in 11 games at an average of 50.40. He has hit two centuries and half-centuries each.
Middle Order: KL Rahul (c & wk) and Rishabh Pant
KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are likely to be there in the middle order. Rahul has amassed 241 runs in nine innings so far this year at an average of 40.16.
Lower Middle Order: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar
Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Jadeja is the second-highest wicket-taker for India in ODIs this year and has picked up 11 wickets in seven matches at an average of 22.18.
Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, and Harshit Rana
Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, and Harshit Rana might be the three bowlers for the team. Harshit is the highest wicket-taker for India in ODIs this year and has taken 16 wickets in eight outings at an average of 20.75, an economy of 5.82, and a strike rate of 21.3.
Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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