The ODI series between South Africa and India begins on November 30. Nearly a year has passed since their last ODI series, which India won 2-1 on South African soil. The series will take place in India this time. Both South Africa and India are powerful sides. The games are going to be huge.
For both teams, this series is crucial because it’s the time to assemble a cohesive squad for the impending ODI World Cup. And the Indian team for this series will be discussed in this article.
After a long absence, Ruturaj Gaikwad has returned to the team. Good news for him, but the big question is whether or not he will play because Virat is in number three, and Jaiswal and Rohit are in the opening.
KL Rahul will be India’s new captain for this series since Shubman Gill is not in the squad due to an injury. We can say that India is not lacking in captaincy because KL Rahul has a strong leadership style and has captained numerous domestic cricket teams. We also have senior players like Rohit, Kohli, and Jadeja. The Indian team has a wealth of experience, as evidenced by Rohit’s century in Australia on the third ODI and Virat’s 74 not out.
Due to Shubham Gill’s absence, we have Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad on the team. One is a pure classic batsman, while the other is a hitter. Both of them won’t be in the playing eleven. One had to be benched because, once more, we can see both Rohit and Kohli unless someone is hurt or the Indian wins the first two games of the series.
India will need strong bowling and batting because a balanced team is essential to victory. Although we have elite hitters, our bowling unit is a little lacking. The only drawback for India is the absence of Bumrah and Shami. We have Arshdeep Singh, a good T20 bowler who can bowl in the ODI, and Kuldeep Yadav, a sharp spinner, but fast bowling is not that deadly.
Possible Playing XI:
Conclusion
Although it won’t be simple, India can win this series with individual skill and senior player experience. The team appears to be strong for India. Please share this article with your friends and let us know in the comments section what you believe. India can accomplish this with this team.
I’m Avijit Brahma, a cricket enthusiast who enjoys dissecting games, evaluating player performances, and offering my opinions on the sport. I’m here to share my thoughts, ideas, and everything about cricket, whether it’s a thrilling finish or a knock that breaks records. Let’s have a proper conversation about cricket!