SA vs IND Dream11 Prediction for India tour of South Africa 2023-24 1st ODI, Playing XI, and Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

 The stage is set for a fascinating shift from a hard-fought T20 series to the longer version of the white-ball format. India and South Africa(SA), tied 1-1 in the T20Is (one rained out) will now lock horns in the first of three ODIs in Johannesburg on Sunday. We will see fresh faces as both teams are preparing for the test series.

India(IND), led by Rahul, misses the firepower of Rohit, Kohli on the bowling front he will have to manage an in experienced bowling attack. But Chahal and Samson return to bolster the ranks. For South Africa, Markram takes the helm in Temba Bavuma's absence.

SA vs IND: Match Details

Match: South Africa vs India, 1st ODI

Venue: New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Date & Time: 17th December, 1:30 PM IST

Live Streaming Details: Disney Plus Hotstar and Star Sports Network

Pitch and Playing Conditions

The playing surface at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg typically leans towards favouring both batsmen and fast bowlers. Interestingly, in the recent T20I final on Thursday at the same venue, South African batters struggled notably against spinners. While the fast bowlers can exploit swing and bounce, batters benefit from showcasing patience to play their natural game.

Historically, at this venue, the team chasing has had an advantage with a record of 30 wins to 23 for the team batting first. The average score in the first innings in ODIs  is around 241. The anticipated temperature is approximately 23 degrees Celsius. According to AccuWeather, there is a 51% chance of precipitation, including a morning thunderstorm, with the rest of the day expected to be cloudy.

Probable Playing XI

South Africa

Aiden Markram (c), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Tony de Zorzi, Heinrich Klaasen(wk), Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams, Nandre Burger, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabriaz Shamsi

India

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, KL Rahul (c & wk), Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Verma, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan

Grand League Team

Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen (C), KL Rahul

Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad (VC), Rassie van der-Dussen, Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh

All-rounders: Axar Patel, Aiden Markram

Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Kuldeep Yadav, Lizard Williams

Head-to-Head Team

Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen (VC), KL Rahul

Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Reeza Hendricks, Shreyas Iyer, Rassie van der-Dussen

All-rounders: Axar Patel, Aiden Markram (C)

Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Kuldeep Yadav, Lizard Williams