India vs South Africa 1st ODI Playing XI: After suffering a crushing defeat against South Africa in Test cricket, the Indian team would like to make a comeback in ODIs. In such a situation, let’s take a look at which players can get a place in the playing 11.
India possible playing 11 vs South Africa: The first ODI match of the three-match ODI series between India and South Africa will be played at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi. In this match, where Indian veteran players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will return, then apart from them, who will be given a place in the playing 11? This is a big question? Because captain Shubman Gill is out of the team due to neck strain. Whereas, KL Rahul has been given the captaincy. Apart from this, which players can be included in the team to avenge the previous defeat, let us see-
Who will open the batting with Rohit Sharma?
It is generally seen that Rohit Sharma Shubman Gill comes in to open the batting. Both of them also started the innings in the ODI series against Australia. But, Shubman Gill is out of this series. In such a situation, Yashasvi Jaiswal may get a chance as a partner with Rohit Sharma.
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Virat Kohli will bat at number three
The number 3 slot is almost confirmed for Virat Kohli, because he has been playing in this position for a long time. At the same time, Tilak Verma can be given a chance in place of Shreyas Iyer at number 4. At the same time, attention will also be on captain KL Rahul, he can come to bat at number five. Whereas, if we talk about wicket keeping, KL Rahul will be seen doing wicket keeping.
Indian team will give opportunity to three all-rounders
Now the Indian team will leave no stone unturned in ODI cricket to avenge the defeat in Test cricket. In such a situation, three all-rounders can be given place in the playing 11. In this, along with experience player Ravindra Jadeja, young all-rounders Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy can also be included in the team.
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Who will the Indian team trust in bowling?
Talking about bowling, Kuldeep Yadav may get a chance in the playing 11 as a spinner. Apart from this, along with young bowler Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana will also have a big responsibility.
India’s probable playing 11 in the first ODI
Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Tilak Verma, KL Rahul (captain/wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav.