The BCCI has announced India’s 2025 squad for the ODI series against South Africa. This ODI will be played at home, and it marks the comeback of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
These two stars will be taking the field after a long time, which is exciting fans. The squad boasts a strong mix of youth and experience, which will provide a tough fight for South Africa.
The series begins in Ranchi on November 30th, followed by matches in Raipur on December 3rd and Visakhapatnam on December 6th.
All three ODIs will be played under rotating captaincy, but Rohit is expected to lead.
SA is also a formidable team, boasting strong players like Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, and Quinton de Kock.
Fast bowlers like Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi will also pose a challenge. However, looking at India’s squad.
Probable: India Squad 2025
- Ruturaj Gaikwad/Shubman Gill
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Tilak Varma
- Axar Patel
- KL Rahul
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Harshit Rana
- Mohammed Siraj
- Arshdeep Singh
- Prasidh Krishna
- Dhruv Jurel
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
Who are the stars playes?
Now let’s take a look at India Squad for the Africa ODI Series 2025.
Opening slots include Ruturaj Gaikwad or Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shubman Gill, but Gill’s injury could lead to Ruturaj Sharma’s return.
Then comes our Hitman Rohit Sharma, whose return has delighted fans. The middle order will be dominated by Virat Kohli, a run-machine. Young batsmen like Tilak Varma and Axar Patel will provide strength.
KL Rahul will handle the wicketkeeping duties, and he could also captain if Rohit takes a break.
Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar will bring balance as all-rounders. Kuldeep Yadav will be the magic in spin.
In bowling, fast bowlers like Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, and Prasidh Krishna will take wickets. Dhruv Jurel is the reserve wicketkeeper. This Team will make the tournament exciting.
IND vs SA Series Plan
Preparations for the tournament are in full swing. IND is eager to defeat SA in the South Africa ODI Series 2025.
The pair of Rohit and Virat will strengthen the batting, while Siraj and Arshdeep will sharpen the bowling attack.
Africa has a strong bowling attack, but our spin tricks will trouble them. Fans will flock to the stadium, and those watching live on TV will also cheer.
This tournament is important for India as it will help in the race for the World Cup. The opportunity for young players like Nitish and Tilak is a good sign.
Kuldeep’s leg spin will confuse the South African batsmen. Axar Patel could prove to be a match-winner as an all-rounder. All eyes are now on the first match.
