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Summary:

After a disappointing Test series loss to South Africa, India is set to face the Proteas again in a three-match ODI series. The series marks the return of veteran players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to home soil after over a year. With key players like Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer out injured, KL Rahul will captain the side. Youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal has an opportunity to solidify his place in the ODI team. The focus will be on how Rohit and Kohli perform with an eye toward the 2027 World Cup. The article also discusses the likely team composition and the strengths of the South African squad. It provides some historical context of ODIs played in Ranchi, the venue for the first match, suggesting that the pitch tends to favor spinners.

News Article:

India Seeks Redemption Against South Africa in ODI Series; Rohit and Kohli Return to Home Soil

Ranchi, India – Team India is gearing up for a three-match One Day International (ODI) series against South Africa, starting Sunday in Ranchi, hoping to bounce back after a disappointing Test series loss. This series marks the highly anticipated return of veteran batsmen Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the Indian team on home soil after a hiatus of over a year.

The series presents a significant opportunity for India to settle the score after being defeated by South Africa in the recent test series.

With Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer sidelined due to injuries, KL Rahul will lead the team. Youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal is expected to open the innings alongside Rohit Sharma, aiming to secure his position in the ODI squad.

All eyes will be on Rohit and Kohli, often referred to as “Ro-Ko” by fans, as they aim to make a strong statement ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Both players have a decent track record. The experienced pair of Kohli and Sharma are set to surpass Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid’s record of playing together in most matches for India.

South Africa, fresh off their Test series victory, will be a formidable opponent. Despite missing key players like captain Temba Bavuma and Kagiso Rabada. South Africa will still be strong with the presence of Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, and a number of pace bowlers.

The pitch in Ranchi is expected to be slow and assist spinners. The team winning the toss is likely to opt to bat second, given the potential for dew later in the evening.

Predicted Squads:

  • India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad/Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul (C), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna.
  • South Africa: Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma (C), Rassie van der Dussen, Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger.

The first ODI begins at 1:30 PM local time in Ranchi.

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