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India and South Africa Gear Up for ODI Series After Test Showdown
Ranchi: Following a hard-fought Test series, India is set to face South Africa in a three-match One Day International (ODI) series, with the first match kicking off today. While Test cricket and the upcoming T20 World Cup are drawing much attention, this ODI series promises to be an exciting contest on home soil for India.
Both teams have had their share of victories in past ODI series, making this encounter a highly anticipated one. India will feature some changes in their lineup. Yashasvi Jaiswal is expected to open in place of the injured Shubman Gill, and Ruturaj Gaikwad is likely to fill the spot of Shreyas Iyer. All eyes will be on veteran batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who are determined to prove their mettle.
South Africa, on the other hand, is fielding a full-strength squad after a long time. While Kagiso Rabada’s participation is uncertain due to injury, the team boasts a strong pace attack. Matthew Breetzke, who has impressed in his initial ODI appearances, will be one to watch.
The pitch in Ranchi is expected to be balanced for both batting and bowling, with the weather conditions favorable for a good game of cricket. The captain who wins the toss may want to chose to bat first.
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