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South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl against India in the ODI match in Ranchi, citing expected dew. India has had a string of bad luck with tosses during the tour, with KL Rahul being the latest captain to lose one. South Africa rested key players like Temba Bavuma (due to illness) and Keshav Maharaj, while India made some changes in their batting lineup including Nitish Kumar Reddy making way for two spin allrounders in Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja.

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South Africa Elects to Bowl as India’s Toss Troubles Continue in Ranchi ODI

Ranchi, India – South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl first against India in today’s ODI match at Ranchi, citing the expected dew factor later in the evening. The toss marked India’s 19th consecutive ODI toss loss, a streak plaguing the team throughout the tour, with stand-in captain KL Rahul the latest to experience the misfortune.

South Africa made several changes to their lineup, with Aiden Markram stepping in as captain after Temba Bavuma was sidelined due to illness. Keshav Maharaj was also rested. Ryan Rickelton and Quinton de Kock both got a place in the starting eleven.

India’s team saw some adjustments, with Nitish Kumar Reddy missing out and Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja taking his place.

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