Ranchi, Nov. 29 -- The opening match of the three-game ODI series between India and South Africa will be played on November 30 at the JSCA International Stadium here.
The venue, known for its generally slow pitch, is expected to offer a surface that may not produce a high-scoring contest, though competitive totals remain possible. The average first-innings score at this ground stands at 265, considered modest by modern ODI standards.
The pitch is likely to assist fast bowlers in the initial overs before gradually shifting in favour of spinners, who are expected to play a decisive role as the match progresses.
Out of the six ODIs played here so far, India has won three, lost two, while one match ended without a result. Interestingly, team...