South Africa vs India: ODI Records and Stats at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

India and South Africa clash in the first ODI of a three-match series on 17 December at the iconic New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The series then travels to Gqeberha for the second match before concluding in Paarl. 

This opening encounter marks the seventh ODI clash between India and South Africa at the Wanderers. In the previous six matches, South Africa have emerged victorious on five occasions, with India winning one and another game abandoned. Their last meeting at this venue saw South Africa clinch a comfortable five-wicket win with 15 balls remaining in a D/L chase, with Heinrich Klaasen bagging the Player of the Match award. South Africa, the hosts, boast an impressive record at the Wanderers, winning 30 out of 40 ODIs played here (75% win rate). Visiting teams have managed only 10 victories.

India and South Africa have faced off in 15 ODI series, with India winning seven, South Africa six, and two ending in draws. However, when playing in South Africa, the Proteas have dominated, winning five out of six series, with India claiming the remaining one. KL Rahul returns after his post-World Cup break and will captain India in the ODI series. Deepak Chahar, unfortunately, misses out due to a family emergency. Akash Deep has been named as his replacement. Aiden Markram will captain South Africa in the ODI series.

Also check: India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st ODI

SA vs IND Head-to-Head Record

The two cricketing giants have locked horns in 91 ODIs, with India claiming 38 victories, while South Africa boasts 50 wins. Three matches ended without a result. Notably, in South Africa, India's record is submissive. The 'Men in Blue' have managed to win 10 out of 37 matches, while the hosts have triumphed in 25, with two ending in no result. 

New Wanderers Stadium Pitch Report

Wanderers offers a generally batsman-friendly surface, bowlers can still find success with accurate deliveries and exploiting variations 

ODI records and stats at New Wanderers Stadium 

In 53 matches played at the venue, pace bowlers have claimed 548 wickets at an average of 32.07, while spinners have accounted for 149 wickets at an average of 39.71 in 53 matches. Batting first has resulted in 23 victories, while batting second has yielded 30 wins. 

X-factors for India vs South Africa     

India:

KL Rahul will be the X-factor for India. He has been in good form with the bat in 2023, having scored 983 runs at an average of 70.21, with six half-centuries and two centuries in ODIS.  

Aiden Markram will be the X-factor player for South Africa. He has been in good form with the bat in 2023, having scored 983 runs in 21 innings at an average of 54.61, with three centuries and five half-centuries in ODIs.  

India vs South Africa Predicted Playing XI:

India:

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (C)(wk), Sanju Samson, Washington Sundar/ Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh 

South Africa:

Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lizaad Williams, Ottniel Bartman