The first match of the three-match ODI series was played between India and South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday. A total of 681 runs were scored in this match. Both the teams scored more than 300, but in the end Team India won by 17 runs. Now the second ODI match will be played between the two teams on Wednesday, 3 December. Know here what South Africa’s playing eleven could be like in the second ODI.

South African team can make 3 changes

The second ODI match between India and South Africa will be played on Wednesday, 3 December at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur. The toss of this match will take place at 1 pm. The match will start at 1:30 pm. The South African team can make 3 major changes in its playing eleven for this match.

Temba Bavuma may return

In the first ODI, Ryan Rickleton and Aiden Markram opened the innings for South Africa. Whereas wicketkeeper batsman Quinton de Kock played at number three, but regular captain Temba Bavuma may return in the second ODI match to be played in Raipur. In such a situation, DeKock and Markram can open. Whereas Bavuma can bat at number-3.

This Hindu cricketer may get a place in the final eleven

Keshav Maharaj, one of the most successful spinners of the South African team, did not play in the first ODI. Prenelon Subrayan was the only spinner in Ranchi, who gave 73 runs in 10 overs without taking any wicket. In such a situation, Keshav Maharaj can get a place in the playing eleven in place of Prenelan Subrayan in the second ODI match.

Lungi Ngidi replaces Otniel Bartman

Otniel Bartman proved to be very expensive in the first ODI played in Ranchi. He gave away 60 runs in 10 overs. In the second ODI match to be played in Raipur, experienced fast bowler Lungi Nagidi can be included in the playing eleven in his place.

Probable playing eleven of South Africa for the second ODI- Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (captain), Matthew Britzke, Tony De Georgi, Dewald Brewis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Berger and Lungi Ngidi.

WTC Final 2025, South Africa Playing 11: The final match of the World Test Championship will be played between South Africa and Australia from Wednesday, June 11. This title match will be played at Lord’s, England. South Africa has announced its playing XI for this final match.

Ryan Ricelton and Aidan Markram will start the innings in the title match for South Africa. Captain Tamba will play Bavuma at number three. After this, Truston Stabs will be seen playing at number four and then David Bedingham at number five. Wicketkeeper Kyle Verin will come at number six. Two all -rounders have been placed at number seven and eight.

The first Vian Mulder will come, who batting well along with medium speed fast bowling. Then fast bowling all -rounder Marco Yansen will be seen at number eight. Yansen is the left arm fast bowler as well as a good batsman.

The spin department is the hand of Keshav Maharaj. According to the pitch, only one spinner has been included in the final eleven. Apart from this, two main fast bowlers are Lungi Nagidi and Kagiso Rabada. Both are known for deadly bowling.

South Africa’s playing XI for the WTC final Ryan Ricelton, Aidan Markram, Tamba Bavuma (Captain), Vian Mulder, Truston Stabs, David Bedingham, Kyle Varin (wicketkeeper), Marco Yansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Angidi.

Australian Team- Usman Khwaja, Sam Contas, Meinus Labushanaya, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carrie, Josh Engangis, Cameron Green, Bu Webster, Pat Cumster (Captain), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazelwood, Scott Bolland, Nathan Lyon, Matt Kuhanman.

Live Broadcasting and Streaming Details in India

The live broadcast of the ICC World Test Championship final match will be on the channels of Star Sports Network in India. Live streaming will be on geographistar’s website and app. The match will be played between June 11 and June 15, starting at 3:30 pm Indian time. Reserve Day has been decided on 16 June.