IND vs SA 2025: Predicting South Africa XI for 1st ODI

South Africa will take on India in the first ODI of the three-match series on Sunday, November 30, at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. The Proteas have won and lost seven matches each so far in 2025. South Africa lost the last ODI series against Pakistan in Pakistan this month. They have won two out of the remaining three bilateral series. They are ranked in sixth place in ICC rankings.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI of South Africa for the 1st ODI against India:

Top Order: Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, and Aiden Markram

Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, and Aiden Markram will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. de Kock is the leading run-scorer in the series against last series against Pakistan with 239 runs in three innings at an average of 119.50.

Middle Order: Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke and Dewald Brevis

Temba Bavuma, Matthew Breetzke and Dewald Brevis are likely to be there in the middle order. Breetzke is the leading run-scorer for South Africa in ODIs this year with 542 runs in nine games at an average of 67.75. He is one of the four Proteas batters who have hit a century this year in ODIs.

Lower Middle Order: Corbin Bosch and Marco Jansen

Corbin Bosch and Marco Jansen are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Bosch has made 125 runs and taken eight wickets in eight games this year for the Proteas.

Bowlers: Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, and Keshav Maharaj

Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger, and Keshav Maharaj could be the three bowlers for the team. Ngidi is the leading wicket-taker for South Africa in ODIs this year with 18 wickets in 11 games at an average of 28.55.

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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