India vs South Africa 1st ODI: Catch Kohli-Rohit Redemption LIVE for FREE Today!
India begins ODI series vs South Africa under KL Rahul amid team changes and form pressures.
The JSCA International Stadium Complex hosts India vs South Africa 1st ODI on November 30, 2025, at 1:30 PM IST, toss at 1:00 PM, as hosts rebound from a recent Test series defeat. KL Rahul captains amid Shubman Gill's injury, spotlighting Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in a sparse ODI window—six matches total, including three against New Zealand in January. Gautam Gambhir's coaching faces questions post-Test scrutiny, though his tenure lasts to 2027 World Cup.
Free live telecast airs on DD Sports alongside Star Sports Network, with streaming available exclusively on JioCinema app and website for Indian viewers. South Africa fans access SuperSport channels and DStv apps. Head-to-head records show South Africa leading ODIs 51-40 from 94 matches, adding intensity to this opener.
The series continues with 2nd ODI on December 3 at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur, and 3rd ODI on December 6 at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, all at 1:30 PM IST. This multi-format tour, post two Tests in Kolkata and Guwahati, extends to five T20Is through December 19.
