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India and South Africa are set to clash in the first ODI of the three-match bilateral series in Johannesburg on Sunday.
Both teams are introducing young talents into their squads, promising an exciting series.
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KL Rahul returns to the Indian side after resting from the recent T20Is, taking over the captaincy in the absence of Rohit Sharma, who is on a break from white-ball cricket. The ODI squad includes power-hitter Rinku Singh, making his debut.
For India, young players Sai Sudharsan and Rajat Patidar may debut in ODIs, recognized for their impressive performances in domestic cricket. Sanju Samson and Yuzvendra Chahal make a comeback to the ODI squad after being overlooked in the recent ODI World Cup. However, Deepak Chahar has been ruled out due to a family medical emergency and has been replaced by Akash Deep.
The South African side, led by Aiden Markram, relies on the experience of Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, and David Miller.
While South Africa boasts the top ODI bowler Keshav Maharaj and impressive spinner Tabraiz Shamsi, their fast-bowling lineup is relatively inexperienced. However, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams, and Wiaan Mulder will aim to leave a mark in the upcoming ODI series as they are going up against the World Cup finalists.
How many ODIs matches has Wanderers Stadium hosted?
53 ODIs have been played at this venue so far with the hosts winning 30 of them.
What is the capacity of Wanderers Stadium?
The Wanderers Stadium has a seating capacity of around 34,000 people.
Wanderers Stadium Pitch Report
The Wanderers Stadium pitch has been generally regarded as favourable for batting. However, continuous rain in South Africa may introduce moisture, offering assistance to the bowlers.
Despite the potential challenges, significant scores have been achieved on this pitch in T20 format. Expect a high-scoring encounter!
Wanderers Stadium: Average scores and toss results in ODIs
There have been 53 ODIs at the venue.
| Average first innings score | 241 |
| Matches won after batting first | 23 |
| Matches won by chasing team | 30 |
What is the highest score by a team at Wanderers Stadium in ODIs?
The highest ODI team score at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, is 438/9, achieved by South Africa against Australia. This remarkable feat occurred in a match where South Africa successfully chased down a challenging target, showcasing an outstanding batting performance at the venue.
What is the lowest score by a team at Wanderers Stadium in ODIs?
Pakistan & Sri Lanka were bowled out for 109 by South Africa & India respectively on this ground which is the lowest team total.
What is the highest individual score at Wanderers Stadium in ODIs?
Fakhar Zaman's 193 off 155 deliveries against South Africa is the highest individual score at the venue. The batsman scored 18 boundaries and 10 sixes in his knock.
What is the best bowling figure at Wanderers Stadium in ODIs?
Shaun Pollock's figures of 20/5 against England is the best bowling figures in the venue.
Which batter has the most runs at Wanderers Stadium in ODIs?
AB de Villiers has 732 runs from 11 innings at the venue at an average of 91.50. He is followed by Herschelle Gibbs who has 719 runs in his kitty.
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Which bowler has the most wickets at Wanderers Stadium in ODIs?
Shaun Pollock has 29 wickets in 16 matches and is the leading wicket-taker at this venue. He is followed by Dale Steyn who has eight.
South Africa vs India: Latest predictions, betting odds
As per the Dafabet odds, India hold an edge over South Africa.
| Team | Betting odds |
| South Africa | 2.14 |
| India | 1.75 |
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