KL Rahul named Team India ODI captain… Team announced for South Africa ODI series

The Senior Men’s Selection Committee has officially announced India’s squad for the upcoming IDFC First Bank three-match ODI series against South Africa, beginning November 30. KL Rahul will lead the team, while senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to add strength at the top. Rishabh Pant joins the squad as a wicketkeeper option alongside Rahul.

India’s squad features a strong mix of experience and fresh talent. Youngsters like Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, and Dhruv Jurel have earned their places. All-rounders Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja strengthen the middle order, while Kuldeep Yadav leads the spin attack. The pace unit includes Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna, with Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal offering additional batting depth.

South Africa’s ODI tour will be played across three venues. Fans are expecting an exciting contest as both teams gear up for the series.

Match Details:
1st ODI:
Date: 30 November
Day: Sunday
Venue: Ranchi

2nd ODI:
Date: 3 December
Day: Wednesday
Venue: Raipur

3rd ODI:
Date: 6 December
Day: Saturday
Venue: Visakhapatnam