IND vs SA Head-to-Head Record: India is set to face South Africa in the 1st ODI of the 2025 series at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi, on Sunday, December 30, 2025, at 01:30 PM IST.
Team India enters this match with strong home form and a solid ODI record at Ranchi. Meanwhile, South Africa come into the game after an inconsistent run but with a powerful pace attack capable of troubling India early.
This match is expected to be a tight contest as both teams aim to start the series strongly and gain early momentum.
Let’s take a look at the IND vs SA head-to-head record, recent performances, key player battles, pitch report, and match prediction ahead of this ODI clash.
IND vs SA Head-to-Head in ODIs
| Matches Played | India Won | South Africa Won | No Result | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | 38 | 50 | 3 | 0 |
India – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (IND – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2025 | NZ | Won | 6 wickets | 284/4 – 281/9 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | NZ | Won | 4 wickets | 312/6 – 308/7 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | SL | Lost | 5 wickets | 241/10 – 244/5 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | SL | Won | 7 wickets | 289/3 – 286/8 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | SL | Won | 9 wickets | 182/1 – 181/10 |
South Africa – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (SA – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2025 | AUS | Lost | 41 runs | 238/10 – 279/8 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | AUS | Lost | 5 wickets | 256/8 – 257/5 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | AUS | Won | 3 wickets | 281/7 – 278/9 |
| Nov 15, 2025 | PAK | Lost | 6 wickets | 221/10 – 224/4 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | PAK | Won | 29 runs | 301/7 – 272/9 |
Key Player Battles
Rohit Sharma vs Kagiso Rabada
Rabada’s bounce and early swing will test Rohit’s patience and timing at the top.
Virat Kohli vs Keshav Maharaj
Kohli’s ODI mastery meets Maharaj’s accuracy — a crucial middle-overs matchup.
Quinton de Kock vs Jasprit Bumrah
Bumrah’s precision against de Kock’s counter-attacking style can set the tone early.
Heinrich Klaasen vs Kuldeep Yadav
Klaasen’s spin-hitting ability vs Kuldeep’s variations could decide the momentum of the innings.
JSCA Stadium Ranchi – Pitch Report
- Average first innings score: 260–290
- Pitch type: Batting-friendly with early movement for pacers
- Fast bowling: Provides swing under clouds, good carry
- Spin bowling: Useful in middle overs; grip increases as the pitch wears
- Toss prediction: Bowl first — dew heavily favours chasing teams
Weather Report – Ranchi, December 14, 2025
| Time | Temp | Rain | Wind | Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:00 PM | 26°C | 0 mm | 8.2 km/h | 72% |
| 04:00 PM | 24°C | 0.2 mm | 9.1 km/h | 78% |
| 07:00 PM | 22°C | 0 mm | 6.5 km/h | 85% |
Conditions: Cool, humid evening with dew expected. Pacers get help early.
IND vs SA – Match Prediction
South Africa has the pace attack to challenge India early, but their middle order has struggled for consistency. India, on the other hand, is strong at home and has a stable batting core with multiple in-form players.
With spin advantage, crowd support, and superior recent form, India are the favourites to win the 1st ODI at Ranchi.
Prediction: India will win the 1st ODI.
