The India vs South Africa ODI series 2025 promises an exciting contest between two highly competitive cricketing nations. Scheduled from 30 November to 6 December 2025, the three-match series will take place at JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi, Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, and ACA‑VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. With both teams eager to test combinations and build momentum ahead of future ICC tournaments, this short ODI series carries significant stakes for form, strategy, and squad balance.
India, led by KL Rahul, arrive with a squad combining experienced stars and promising young talent. With players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant offering explosive batting firepower, and spinners like Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, and Kuldeep Yadav providing control and variations, India boasts a well-rounded lineup. The pace attack, led by Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna, can exploit early conditions and provide breakthroughs at crucial moments.
South Africa, captained by Temba Bavuma, will rely on their disciplined top order and balanced bowling unit. Players like Aiden Markram and Dewald Brevis anchor the batting, while Marco Jansen, Kyle Jamieson, and Keshav Maharaj lead the bowling challenge. The Proteas’ success will depend on building partnerships, handling India’s spin-heavy middle overs, and maintaining accuracy under pressure.
Schedule
1st ODI: 30 November 2025 – JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi | Start Time: 1:30 PM IST
2nd ODI: 3 December 2025 – Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur | Start Time: 1:30 PM IST
3rd ODI: 6 December 2025 – ACA‑VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | Start Time: 1:30 PM IST
Team Squads
India
Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (c, wk), Rishabh Pant (wk), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Krishna Reddy, Harshit Rana, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Dhruv Jurel
South Africa
Temba Bavuma (c), Ottniel Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Rubin Hermann, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Prenelan Subrayen
Conclusion
As the ODI series unfolds, India will look to capitalize on home conditions and their batting depth, while South Africa will aim to challenge with a disciplined bowling attack and calculated batting strategies. With closely matched squads, world-class players on both sides, and passionate fan support, the India vs South Africa ODI series 2025 promises competitive matches, thrilling moments, and a true test of one-day cricket skills and temperament.
