India vs South Africa ODI series 2022-23
1st ODI:
First ODI of the series of 3 ODI matches between India and South Africa is going to be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee (BRSABV) Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lacknow on October 6th 2022.
India vs South Africa History:
Overall:
Series:
This is going to be the thirteenth bilateral series between the teams. The home team won 5 times and the visiting side won 6 times. A (1) series was concluded as a draw.
The longest streak without a draw between the teams is 8 series in the span of 16 years from 2006-07 to present, in which the home side won 3 times and the opponent won 5 times.
The consecutive winning streak for India against South Africa was 2 series from 2007 to 2010-11.
The longest undefeated streak for India against South Africa was 2 series (twice) from 1999-00 to 2006-07 and from 2007 to 2010-11.
The consecutive winning streak for South Africa against India was 3 series from 2010-11 to 2017-18.
The longest undefeated streak for South Africa against India was 3 series from 2010-11 to 2017-18.
Last 5 (completed) series results of India against South Africa are LWLLL.
Matches:
The teams completed 87 meetings in the longest format of the limited overs cricket, till date. The host won 35 times, whereas the opponent won 49 times. 3 games were called off with any result (No Result).
The consecutive winning streak for India against South Africa was 4 matches (twice) from 2007 to 2010 and from 2017 to 2018.
The longest undefeated streak for India against South Africa was 4 matches (twice) from 2007 to 2010 and from 2017 to 2018.
The consecutive winning streak for South Africa against India was 7 matches from 1995 to 1996.
The longest undefeated streak for South Africa against India was 7 matches from 1995 to 1996.
Last 5 (completed) series results of India against South Africa are LLLWW.
Indian Backyard:
Series:
This is going to be the sixth bilateral series between the teams. The home side won thrice and the visiting team won once. A (1) series was concluded as a draw.
The longest streak without a draw between the teams is 2 series (twice), in the span of 14 years from 1991-92 to 2005-06, where the home team won both times and in span of 13 years from 2009-10 to present, where both the teams won one each
The consecutive winning streak for India against South Africa was 2 series from 1991-92 to 2005-06.
The longest undefeated streak for India against South Africa was 4 series from 1991-92 to 2015-16.
The consecutive winning streak for South Africa against India was 1 series in 2015-16.
The longest undefeated streak for South Africa against India was 1 series (twice) in 2005-06 and in 2015-16.
Last 5 (completed) series results of India against South Africa are LWDWW.
Matches:
The teams completed 28 meetings in the longest format of the limited overs cricket, till date. The host won 15 times, whereas the opponent won 13 times.
The consecutive winning streak for India against South Africa was 4 matches from 1996 to 2000.
The longest undefeated streak for India against South Africa was 4 matches from 1996 to 2000.
The consecutive winning streak for South Africa against India was 3 matches from 1996 to 1996.
The longest undefeated streak for South Africa against India was 3 matches from 1996 to 1996.
Last 5 (completed) series results of India against South Africa are LWLWL.
Points and Rankings:
The series is the comparison between the third rank (India (111)) and sixth rank (South Africa (101)) teams. The host is 10 points ahead of the visitors.
The Home Team:
The team completed 1011 games in the format. Out of them, the team won 529 times and lost 432 times. 9 games resulted in a tie. 41 outings were called off without any result (No Result).
In case, the team will win the series by a margin of 3, then the host will earn 4 points with a (1) position in the ranking, but in case of losing the series with 3 defeats, then the team will lose 5 points with a couple (2) of positions in the ranking.
If the team will lose the series with the margin of 2 defeats, then the team will lose 3 points without any impact in the ranking. In case of winning the series with the winning margin of 2, the team will earn 3 points without any impact in the ranking.
If the team will lose the series with the margin of 1 defeat, then the team will lose a couple (2) of points without any impact in the ranking. In case of winning the series with the winning margin of 1, the team will earn a (1) point without any impact in the ranking.
Drawing the series will cause the team to lose 0 to 1 point without any impact in the ranking.
Last 5 (completed) match results of India are WWWWW.
The Visiting Team:
The team completed 644 games in the format. Out of them, the team won 393 times and lost 224 times. 6 games resulted in a tie. 21 outings were called off without any result (No Result).
In case, the team will win the series by a margin of 3, then the team will earn 7 points with 3 positions in the ranking, but in case of losing the series with 3 defeats, then the team will lose 5 points without any impact in the ranking.
If the team will lose the series with the margin of 2 defeats, then the team will lose 4 points without any impact in the ranking. In case of winning the series with the winning margin of 2, the team will gain 5 points without any impact in the ranking.
If the team will lose the series with the margin of 1 defeat, then the team will lose 1 to 2 points without any impact in the ranking. In case of winning the series with the winning margin of 1, the team will either gain 2 to 3 points without any impact in the ranking.
Drawing the series will help the team to gain 0 to 1 point without any impact in the ranking.
Last 5 (completed) match results of South Africa are LWLWL.
The First Outing:
The result of the match will impact the team’s points, as if the result will go in favor of the host then the home side will gain a (1) point without any impact in the ranking, whereas the opponent also will lose a couple (2) of points without any impact in the ranking. On the other hand, in case of a reverse result, the visiting team will gain a couple (2) of points without any impact in the ranking and the home team will lose a couple (2) of points without any impact in the ranking.
Venue Weather:
Weather forecast of Lucknow shows thunderstorms and scattered thunderstorms would be expected throughout the game. There will be very high chances of rain, as the precipitation percentage would be between 50% to 85%. The temperature would be between 25-26 Celsius. The wind would be between 10 – 14 km/h. The speed of wind would fluctuate throughout the encounter and the temperature would decrease gradually.
Toss and Pitch:
Teams preferred to bat first after winning the toss, which happened 0 times out of 3 played games.
Last 5 (completed) match results at the venue, when the team chose to bat first, are – – – – -.
On the other hand, the teams who chose to field first, won 2 times and lost 1 time.
Last 5 (completed) match results at the venue, when the team chose to field first, are WLW – -.
The first batting team won the match 1 time. Whereas, the teams, who batted second, won the match 2 times.
Last 5 (completed) match results at the venue, while the team bat first, are LWL – -.
Overall, 2 times the teams won the toss, won the match and lost 1 time.
Last 5 (completed) match results at the venue, while winning the toss, are WLW – -.
Home Team:
Particularly, for India, the team never played an outing on the ground.
Last 5 (completed) match results of India at the venue, while winning the toss, are – – – – -.
Last 5 (completed) match results of India at the venue, while losing the toss, are – – – – -.
Score:
The lowest defended total was 247 runs in 2019, and the highest successful chase was 250 runs in 2019.
The first innings lowest total was 194 runs in 2019 and the highest total was 249 runs in 2019. For the second innings, the lowest total was 200 runs (completed innings) in 2019 and the highest was 253 runs in 2019.
The batting average of the first innings is 26.53 and 36.11 is for the second innings.
ODI History Between the Teams at the Venue:
Both the teams never faced each other at the venue. The upcoming encounter will be the first between the teams.
Last 5 (completed) match results of India against South Africa at the venue are – – – – -.
Teams’ ODI History at Venue:
The Home Side:
The home side has never got a chance to play at the place. The upcoming outing will be the first for the team.
Last 5 (completed) match results of India at the venue are – – – – -.
The Visiting Side:
The visiting team has never got a chance to play at the place. The upcoming outing will be the first for the team.
Last 5 (completed) match results of South Africa at the venue are – – – – -.
Selected XI for both the Teams:
India:
The home side may go with 3 pacers and a couple (2) of spinners.
India Eleven: S. Dhawan, S. Gill, S. Iyer, I. Kishan, S. Samson, R. Patidar, S. Thakur, D. Chahar, K. Yadav, R. Bishnoi, M. Siraj
South Africa:
The home side may go with 3 pacers and a (1) spinner, as the team would like to go with a (1) bowling all-rounder with pace.
South Africa Eleven: Q. de Kock, J. Malan, T. Bavuma, A. Markram, H. Klaasen, D. Miller, A. Phehlukwayo, K. Maharaj, K. Rabada, L. Ngidi, A. Nortje
*Notes: the result of the most recent match is at the left. *Notes: D means draw in “last five series results”. *Notes: T means tie in “last five match results”. *Notes: “*” means the match was tied but the match was resulted through one over eliminator. *Notes: Images were taken from Google Search. *Notes: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/south-africa-in-india-2022-23-1327499/india-vs-south-africa-1st-odi-1327509/match-preview
