After the conclusion of T20I series, India and South Africa will face off in the 3-match ODI series, starting on Sunday, December 17 in Johannesburg. While teams’ focus have been on T20Is due to T20 World Cup next year, it will be a good opportunity for the Men in Blue to test youngsters on South African soil.
The hosts will be eyeing to take revenge of the embarrassing ODI World Cup loss they suffered against India last month.
The Proteas registered a historic 3-0 ODI series whitewash over India the last time they hosted the Men in Blue.
With Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah rested, the Aiden Markram-led side will be confident to replicate the 2022 series result.
Nandre Burger set for ODI debut
Young pacer Nandre Burger, who made his international debut in IND vs SA 3rd T20I, is set for ODI cap in the first match on Sunday. While Burger went for runs in the T20I, he impressed with his pace.
South Africa Probable Playing XI vs India
- 1. Reeza Hendricks
- 2. Tony de Zorzi
- 3. Rassie van der Dussen
- 4. Aiden Markram (c)
- 5. Heinrich Klaasen (wk)
- 6. David Miller
- 7. Andile Phehlukwayo
- 8. Keshav Maharaj
- 9. Tabraiz Shamsi
- 10. Nandre Burger
- 11. Lizaad Williams
