India’s got some serious cricket coming up against South Africa real soon. The IND vs SA ODI series schedule kicks off on November 30 and wraps on December 6, 2025. After the Test whitewash at home, the boys really need this victory badly.
When and Where the Action Happens
The IND vs SA ODI series 2025 has three matches lined up across India. Ranchi hosts the opener, then it moves to Raipur, and Visakhapatnam gets the decider. Every match will start at 1:30 PM IST.
| Date | Match | Time | Venue |
| Sun, Nov 30, 2025 | 1st ODI | 1.30 PM IST | JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi |
| Wed, Dec 3, 2025 | 2nd ODI | 1.30 PM IST | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur |
| Sat, Dec 6, 2025 | 3rd ODI | 1.30 PM IST | ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
Mark November 30 in your calendar because that’s when things get started. The schedule gives players a couple of days between games to catch their breath. By December 6, we’ll know who’s taking home the trophy in 2025.
You can catch everything on Star Sports if you’ve got cable TV. JioHotstar works great for streaming on your phone or laptop too. The schedule timing means you can watch after lunch without missing work.
KL Rahul Takes Charge This Time
Here’s the thing – India’s dealing with some injury problems right now. Captain Shubman Gill messed up his neck pretty badly and can’t play. Shreyas Iyer’s stomach injury isn’t letting him captain either for this IND vs SA series.
So, KL Rahul is leading the team for these three ODI games in 2025. He’s done this captain thing before, so it’s not completely new territory. Rohit and Virat are both playing, which takes pressure off his shoulders honestly.
Bumrah is sitting out because management wants him rested for bigger stuff ahead. Siraj also gets a pass from the IND vs SA ODI matches. Young guns like Tilak Varma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Ruturaj Gaikwad get their shot now.
Time to Hit Back Hard
That Test defeat still hurts like crazy for Indian supporters everywhere. Getting swept 0-2 at home by South Africa was embarrassing. This ODI schedule matters big time for getting back some respect.
Temba Bavuma is bringing his South African squad with loads of confidence after winning Tests. They smell a win and want to beat India in ODIs too. But fifty-over cricket plays out way differently than five-day matches.
India’s batting has enough firepower to destroy any bowling lineup on its day. Playing at home venues gives them a massive edge they’d better use.
