Probable XIs, Match Prediction, Pitch Report, and Live Streaming Details for India vs South Africa ODI
The India vs South Africa ODI series is all set to begin on March 12th at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. This is the first of the three ODI matches being played in the series, with the other two taking place on March 15th and 18th in Lucknow and Kolkata respectively.
India:
The Indian team is likely to be led by Virat Kohli and will feature a strong batting line-up. Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan will open the innings, with KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer holding down the middle-order. The lower-middle order will be bolstered by Hardik Pandya, Kedar Jadhav, and Ravindra Jadeja. In the bowling department, the team will be led by Jasprit Bumrah, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Navdeep Saini, and Kuldeep Yadav providing support.
South Africa:
The South African team is likely to be led by Quinton de Kock and will feature a strong batting line-up. Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen will open the innings, with Faf du Plessis and Heinrich Klaasen holding down the middle-order. The lower-middle order will be bolstered by David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, and Kagiso Rabada. In the bowling department, the team will be led by Lungi Ngidi, with Anrich Nortje, Keshav Maharaj, and Tabraiz Shamsi providing support.
Match Prediction:
Given the strength of both teams, this is likely to be a closely fought contest. However, India is likely to have the edge due to their superior batting line-up and the home advantage.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at the HPCA Stadium is expected to be a good batting track with some assistance for the spinners. The pacers should also get some swing and bounce off the surface.
Live Streaming Details:
The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, and Star Sports Select 1 HD. It will also be streamed live on Hotstar.
This is set to be an exciting contest between two strong sides. With both teams boasting powerful batting line-ups and potent bowling attacks, it promises to be a thrilling encounter. Tune in to the live action to find out who will come out on top!
