India vs South Africa Preview & Prediction | First One-Day International

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Following their historic test series sweep of India on away soil, South Africa now try to inflict further punishment upon the hosts in this ODI series.

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Venue: Jharkhand State Cricket Association International Stadium, Ranchi, India

Weather: Sunny with light winds are temperatures reach highs of 24c.

How to watch: UK – TNT Sports / USA – Willow TV

India vs South Africa prediction

After a monumental series defeat in the two-test series, India must be hoping that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli can provide a much-needed spark for the upcoming ODI matches as the pair prepare themselves for a charge at the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. They’ll both be needed against a South Africa team coming off the back of history in the red ball game.

However, the worry from a Proteas perspective is whether they are nursing a hangover from their test exploits and struggle to transition into the white ball game, adjusting accordingly to 50-over cricket. On the other, that’s the sole focus for the likes of Rohit and Kohli, who have a point to prove. Therefore, consider backing the hosts to begin the ODIs with victory.

India vs South Africa tip: India to win