The victorious South African cricket team, fresh off a commanding 2-0 Test series win, has announced a strategically balanced squad for the upcoming three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against India, starting today, November 30, 2025.
The headline news is the return of experienced top-order batsman Temba Bavuma to lead the side in the 50-over format, aiming to maintain the Proteas’ winning momentum on Indian soil. This series marks a crucial step in South Africa’s preparation for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 cycle.
South Africa will be without the services of premier fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, who is sidelined due to a rib stress injury sustained during the Test series. This absence places significant responsibility on the shoulders of a talented pace group, including Lungi Ngidi, the imposing Marco Jansen, and the promising Nandre Burger.
The squad also sees the inclusion of explosive batter Dewald Brevis, who brings youthful energy and T20 flair alongside the stability provided by wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock and all-rounder Aiden Markram. White-ball Head Coach Rob Walter emphasized the tour’s importance, stating it will give the team “a clear picture of where we are as a group” as they build towards the next World Cup.
For fans globally, this ODI series presents a fascinating battle of experience versus fresh talent. South Africa, under the renewed leadership of Bavuma, seeks to prove their white-ball credentials against a heavy-hitting Indian side featuring the much-anticipated return of legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
The performance of young stars like Dewald Brevis against the high-pressure backdrop of an India tour will be intensely scrutinized. The ODI format provides a different challenge than the Test arena, and the outcome will be seen as a key indicator of which team holds the edge in the ongoing rivalry, setting the tone for the upcoming T20I series.
South Africa ODI Squad (vs. India)
- Captain: Temba Bavuma
- Squad: Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Quinton de Kock (WK), Tony de Zorzi, Rubin Hermann, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Prenelan Subrayen.
