India return to ODI action on Sunday in Ranchi, eager to move past the disappointment of their recent home Test whitewash against South Africa. The series offers an important opportunity for the hosts to reset, while renewed attention will fall on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as they step out in India colours at home for the first time since March. Their performances over the next three matches could have a bearing on their long-term prospects heading into the 2027 World Cup cycle.

The pair had an unsteady start on their comeback during the tour of Australia last month, where both departed without scoring in the opening ODI. Their initial struggles sparked debate about their future in the format, but they responded with a composed partnership in Sydney, stitching together a century stand that underlined their experience and hinted at a potential resurgence.

IND vs SA ODI series: Squads

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul(w/c), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Dhruv Jurel and Kuldeep Yadav

South Africa: Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Rubin Hermann, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Ottneil Baartman, Tony de Zorzi and Prenelan Subrayen

IND vs SA ODI series: Fixtures and venues

The 1st ODI will be played on November 30 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi.

The 2nd ODI will be played on December 3 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.

The 3rd ODI will be played on December 6 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.

IND vs SA ODI series: When and where to watch

The series will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network in both HD and SD formats. Viewers can also stream the matches live through the JioHotstar app and website.

The first ODI between India and South Africa is scheduled to begin at 1.30 pm IST, with the toss set for 1 pm IST, giving both teams ample time to assess conditions before the match gets underway.

IND vs SA ODI series: Ranchi weather forecast

Conditions in Ranchi are expected to stay comfortable through the afternoon and evening, with temperatures ranging between 22°C and 15°C. Although there is no forecast for rainfall, heavy cloud cover is likely, and dew later in the game could affect proceedings. For that reason, the captain winning the toss may prefer to bowl first.

IND vs SA ODI series: Pitch conditions at JSCA International Stadium

The surface in Ranchi is set to offer a fair contest, providing assistance to both batters and bowlers. Historically, pacers have enjoyed slightly greater success than spinners at this venue, thanks to the pitch’s tendency to provide early movement and carry.

The presence of evening dew is expected to play a notable role. Chasing teams have generally benefitted from it, winning three of the five ODIs played here. The conditions could therefore influence tactical decisions, especially around the toss and bowling combinations.