SA vs IND Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for India tour of South Africa, 1st ODI

With the T20I series tied at 1-1, the South Africa(SA) vs India(IND) action turns moves to the 50 overs format. Both the cricketing giants will be up against each other in a three-match series scheduled to start on Sunday. Following the heart-wrenching losses in the World Cup final against Australia, the Indian cricket team is set to embark on their first ODI series during the South Africa tour. Several key Indian players will be absent from the ODI series. In these three matches, both teams are expected to provide opportunities to some of the younger squad members. Under the captaincy of KL Rahul, the Indian side will be looking for a fresh start in the format.

SA vs IND: Match Details

Match: South Africa vs India, 1st ODI

Venue: New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Date & Time: 17th December, 1:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney Plus Hotstar

SA vs IND: Pitch Report

Both India and South Africa will closely monitor the Wanderer's pitch as well as weather conditions, assessing factors for strategic decisions. Recent days have witnessed cloudy weather and rain in Johannesburg. Traditionally, the pitch caters to both batters and pacers, providing batters with bounce for their natural shots and granting swing and bounce for the pacers.

SA vs IND: Probable playing XI

India: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Deepak Chahar, Mukesh Kumar, Arshdeep Singh

South Africa: Reeze Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie Van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lizaad Williams, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Tabraiz Shamsi

SA vs IND: Dream 11 Playing XI

Grand League  

Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen, KL Rahul

Batters: Reeza Hendricks, Rassie Van der Dussen, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rinku Singh (VC), Tilak Varma

Allrounders:  Aiden Markram 

Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar

Head-to-Head

Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen, KL Rahul (C)

Batters: Rassie Van der Dussen (VC), Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh, Ruturaj Gaikwad, David Miller

Allrounders:  Aiden Markram, Axar Patel

Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Kuldeep Yadav