In the much-anticipated cricketing clash between South Africa and India scheduled for December 2023, the cricket governing bodies of both nations have given the green light for an ODI series. Cricket enthusiasts can gear up for a thrilling South Africa vs India encounter, set to unfold across three matches.
India Tour of South Africa 2023 Details
| Event Name | India tour of South Africa 2023-2024 |
| Date | Dec, 2023 and Jan, 2024 |
| Matches | 2 Test, 3 ODI, 3 T20 |
| Category | Sport |
| Venue | South Africa |
The ODI series is slated to commence on the 17th of December at the iconic Wanderers Cricket Ground in Johannesburg. This will be followed by the second ODI on the 19th of December at St George’s Park Cricket Ground in Gqebera. The cricketing action will culminate at Boland Park in Paarl, where the teams will lock horns for the third and final ODI on the 21st of December.
Rohit Sharma is expected to lead the charge for the Indian squad, with the able guidance of coach Rahul Dravid. Meanwhile, Temba Bavuma will don the captain’s hat for the South African team, with Rob Walter serving as the head coach. As of now, India holds the third position in the ICC ODI team rankings, while South Africa stands at the sixth position.
Recalling the previous ODI series between the two nations in 2021/22, South Africa emerged victorious with a convincing 3-0 win over Team India. Quinton de Kock showcased his prowess, finishing as the leading run-scorer with an impressive tally of 229 runs. On the bowling front, Andile Phehlukwayo stood out as the leading wicket-taker, claiming six wickets during the series.
Looking back to 2017/18, India tasted success in South Africa by clinching the ODI series with a commanding 5-1 margin. Virat Kohli stole the show, emerging as the top run-scorer with an outstanding total of 558 runs. Kuldeep Yadav made his mark as the leading wicket-taker, securing 17 wickets in the series.
Analyzing the historical head-to-head record in ODIs, South Africa and India have crossed paths on 90 occasions. South Africa has dominated the rivalry, securing victory in 50 matches, while India managed to win 37 encounters. As of August 2023, India has played a total of 1,032 ODIs, registering victories in 541 matches and facing defeat in 439 matches. On the other hand, South Africa has contested 654 ODIs, achieving success in 399 matches and experiencing defeat in 228 matches.
With such a rich history and competitive statistics, the upcoming ODI series promises to be a riveting contest. Cricket enthusiasts worldwide will eagerly watch as India strives to maintain its winning streak in ODI series, showcasing their skills and determination against a formidable South African team.
As the cricketing world eagerly anticipates this clash of titans, the series not only holds significance in terms of on-field competition but also serves as a platform for players to etch their names in the annals of cricketing history. Fans can expect intense battles, brilliant performances, and a cricketing spectacle that will be remembered for years to come. So, mark your calendars for December 2023 as two cricketing powerhouses, India and South Africa, prepare to engage in a thrilling ODI series that is bound to captivate the hearts of cricket lovers around the globe.
Schedule for India’s tour of South Africa
| Date | Match Details | Venue | Time (IST) |
| T20 Series | |||
| Dec 10, Sun | IND vs SA 1st T20I | Kingsmead, Durban | 9:30 PM |
| Dec 12, Tue | IND vs SA 2nd T20I | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 9:30 PM |
| Dec 14, Thu | IND vs SA 2nd T20I | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 9:30 PM |
| ODI Series | |||
| Dec 17, Sun | IND vs SA 1st ODI | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 1:30 PM |
| Dec 19, Tue | IND vs SA 2nd ODI | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 4:30 PM |
| Dec 21, Thu | IND vs SA 3rd ODI | Boland Park, Paarl | 4:30 PM |
| Test Match | |||
| Dec 26 – Dec 30 | IND vs SA 1st Test | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 1:30 PM |
| Jan 03 – Jan 07 | IND vs SA 2nd Test | Newlands, Cape Town | 2:00 PM |
Captains of IND Vs SA 2023
The South Africa Cricket Board’s selection committee has unveiled a 13-player squad for the three ODIs, a 16-member squad for the three T20Is, and another 16-man squad for the two Tests against Team India. Timba Bavuma is set to lead the team against the Indian cricket squad.
In response, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Rohit Sharma has been entrusted with the captaincy for the upcoming series, which includes three ODIs, two Tests, and three T20Is against South Africa.
IND Vs SA Squads 2023
India Squad
India’s squad for 3 T20Is
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (VC), Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Deepak Chahar
India’s squad for 2 Tests
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan (wk), KL Rahul (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Prasidh Krishna
India’s squad for 3 ODIs
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Rajat Patidar, Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (C)(wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Chahar
South Africa Squad:
- Aiden Markram (c),
- Ottniel Baartman,
- Matthew Breetzke,
- Nandre Burger,
- Gerald Coetzee (1st and 2ndT20Is),
- Donovan Ferreira,
- Reeza Hendricks,
- Marco Jansen (1st and 2nd T20Is),
- Heinrich Klaasen,
- Keshav Maharaj,
- David Miller,
- Lungi Ngidi (1st and 2nd T20Is),
- Andile Phehlukwayo,
- Tabraiz Shamsi,
- Tristan Stubbs,
- Lizaad Williams
India Cricket Team Upcoming Tours & Matches
Here is the Complete list of India Cricket Team Upcoming Tours, Matches & Venue. India Team Upcoming Tours Series Matches
| Jan – Mar 2024 | England Tour of India 2024 Matches: 5 Test | India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| July 2024 | India Tour of Sri Lanka 2024 Matches: 3 ODI, 3 T20 | Sri Lanka | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sep – Oct 2024 | Bangladesh Tour of India 2024 Matches: 2 Test, 3 T20 | India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oct – Nov 2024 | New Zealand Tour of India 2024 Matches: 3 Test | India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nov 2024 -Jan 2025 | India Tour of Australia 2024-25 Matches: 5 Test | Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jan – Feb 2025 | India Tour of England 2025 Matches: 3 ODI, 5 T20 | England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jun – Aug 2025 | India Tour of England 2025 Matches: 5 Test | England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 2025 | India Tour of Bangladesh 2025 Matches: 3 ODI, 3 T20 | Bangladesh | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 2025 | Asia Cup 2025 Matches: 13 Matches | TBD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 2025 | West Indies Tour of India 2025 Matches: 2 Test | India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oct – Nov 2025 | India Tour of Australia 2025 Matches: 3 ODI, 5 T20 | Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nov – Dec 2025 | South Africa Tour of India 2025 Matches: 2 Test, 3 ODI, 5 T20 | India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 2026 | New Zealand Tour of India 2026 Matches: 3 ODI, 5 T20 | India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| June 2026 | Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 Matches: 1 Test, 3 ODI | India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| July 2026 | England Tour of India 2026 Matches: 3 ODI, 5 T20 | India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 2026 | India Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 Matches: 2 Test | Sri Lanka | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 2026 | India Tour of Afghanistan 2026 Matches: 3 T20 | Afghanistan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sep – Oct 2026 | West Indies Tour of India 2026 Matches: 3 ODI, 5 T20 | India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oct – Nov 2026 | India Tour of New Zealand 2026 Matches: 2 Test, 3 ODI, 5 T20 | New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 2026 | Sri Lanka Tour of India 2026 Matches: 3 ODI, 3 T20 | India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jan – Feb 2027 | Australia Tour of India 2027 Matches: 5 Test | India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||