Cricket
After a tough Test loss, India gears up to face South Africa in the ODI opener at Ranchi
With Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer ruled out injured, KL Rahul takes charge as stand-in captain
Aiden Markram will lead the visitors as both teams look to start the series on a winning note
Pleasant conditions expected on match day: 24°C maximum, 12°C minimum, cloudy skies, cool winds, no rain threat for the first ODI
Being a day-night match, teams may prefer to bowl first as dew is likely to affect the second innings, making chasing easier
The pitch offers early help for fast bowlers, while spinners come into play later. Dew could reduce spin impact and favor batters while chasing