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1st ODI: Pant misses, Ruturaj comes in cut as South Africa opt to bowl first against India

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1st ODI: South Africa Opt To Bowl First Against India

By IANS News November 30, 2025 • 13:31 PM View: 524

South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the first ODI of the three-match series here at the JSCA International Stadium Complex.

The visitors arrive hoping to carry their momentum from the Test series into the ODIs, while the hosts see this as a chance to silence critics questioning their white-ball credentials. With injuries forcing changes, India now have an unexpected opportunity to assess their depth in the 50-over format.

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