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After a bruising 0–2 Test series whitewash at home, India gets a chance to reset in the white‑ball format as they host South Africa in a three‑match ODI series starting November 30, 2025. This is the 50‑over leg of South Africa’s 2025–26 tour of India, which also includes two Tests and five T20Is, and comes at a crucial time for …

On the eve of the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi, India’s stand-in skipper KL Rahul addressed the media, confirming the selection dilemma regarding opener Ruturaj Gaikwad. Following a humiliating 0-2 whitewash in the preceding Test series, the Indian team is eager to turn their fortunes around in the shorter formats, starting with the three ODIs. Rahul gave a …

India host South Africa in the opening ODI of their three-match series at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on November 30, 2025. KL Rahul captains the home side in Shubman Gill’s absence due to injury, while Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to strengthen the lineup after impressive outings against Australia. South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, look …

Legendary South African fast bowler Dale Steyn has unveiled his combined India-South Africa ODI playing XI ahead of the three-match series opener on Sunday, November 30, with the controversial exclusions of two major names: Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant and South African captain Temba Bavuma. Dale Steyn’s combined India-South Africa playing XI ahead of 1st ODI in Ranchi Steyn’s final selection …

India welcome South Africa for the opening ODI of their three-match series at JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on November 30, 2025. KL Rahul leads the hosts in Shubman Gill‘s absence due to injury, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning to bolster the lineup after solid Australia performances. South Africa, under Temba Bavuma, aim to extend momentum from …

Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has unveiled his preferred Team India playing XI for the upcoming first One Day International (ODI) against South Africa at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on November 30. Parthiv Patel names India’s playing XI for 1st ODI vs South Africa; Excludes key player Former Indian stumper Parthiv has chosen a balanced side for …

A daughter of South Africa’s ex-president Jacob Zuma has resigned from parliament after claims she was involved in recruiting men to join Russian mercenaries in the Ukraine war, her party said on Friday. Police last week said they were investigating allegations that Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, an MP in her father’s Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party, had lured 17 South African men …

India‘s proud home record in Test cricket has suffered a devastating blow with a 0-2 whitewash against South Africa in 2025, their third clean sweep on home soil and the first since New Zealand‘s 3-0 triumph in 2024. This marks South Africa’s second series victory in India, echoing their 2000 dominance after 25 years, as they crushed India by 408 …

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar has strongly defended Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir after sharp criticism and public outrage erupted following 0-2 home Test series whitewash against South Africa. In an interview with India Today, Gavaskar blasted detractors for their “selective criticism,” arguing that many ignored Gambhir’s achievements earlier in the year but were quick to call for his removal after …

India’s 2-0 whitewash at home against South Africa in the 2025 Test series has sent shockwaves through Indian cricket. It marks the first time in 25 years that the Proteas have won a Test series in India – and they did it in dominant fashion. The defeat exposed several deep-rooted issues in India’s Test setup under head coach Gautam Gambhir, …