South Africa gained the toss and determined to bat within the first one-day worldwide in opposition to India on the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday.
“It’s a used wicket. We’d wish to bat first on it as a result of we’ve obtained two spinners in our staff,” stated South African captain Aiden Markram.
Each groups have been with out a number of main gamers, both due to damage or as a result of they have been being rested forward of a Check collection beginning on December 26.
“It’s a likelihood for younger gamers to expertise a high-pressure sport,” stated Indian captain KL Rahul. He described debutant Sai Sudharsan, 22, as “an thrilling left-handed batsman.”
South Africa additionally had a one-day worldwide debutant in left-arm quick bowler Nandre Burger, who made a T20 worldwide bow earlier within the week.
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A capability crowd was anticipated for South Africa’s annual “Pink Day” when the house gamers and plenty of spectators put on pink in assist of breast most cancers consciousness.
“It’s a special occasion,” stated Rahul. “I’ve seen numerous pink ODIs on TV.”
Groups:
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South Africa: Aiden Markram (captain), Tony de Zorzi, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wkt), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Tabraiz Shamsi.
India: KL Rahul (captain, wkt), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar.
Umpires: Bongani Jele (RSA), Richard Kettleborough (ENG)
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TV umpire: Ahsan Raza (PAK)
Match referee: Chris Broad (ENG)
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