ð£ï¸"Feeling ready. The 70 overs that I bowled before the Ranji Trophy, helped me gain more confidence:" Bengal speedster Ishan Porel on his preparations for the red ball season.
Ishan will lead the pace bowling department for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season for Bengal along with Mohammad Kaif, Suman Das, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal and others in the squad
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India is gearing up for three-match ODI series against South Africa, starting November 30, 2025. So, before the India vs South Africa ODI series to begin, let's take a look at the top 5 batters with the most runs in India vs South Africa ODIs.
The Indian cricket team is gearing up for a crucial three-match ODI series against South Africa, starting November 30, 2025. The white-ball leg brings massive excitement as the iconic duo Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli make their much-awaited comeback to the ODI setup after a break. With regular opener Shubman Gill ruled out due to a neck injury, KL Rahul has been handed the responsibility to captain the Men in Blue.
Following a disappointing Test whitewash earlier in the tour, India will be determined to bounce back and assert dominance against a side they recently overcame in the dramatic ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2025 final.
So, before the India vs South Africa ODI series to begin, let's take a look at the top 5 batters with the most runs in India vs South Africa ODIs.
Also Read: Result of every India vs South Africa ODI series
Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for most runs in ODIs between India vs South Africa. He scored 2001 runs in 57 matches against the Proteas, the only one with over 2,000 runs in this storied rivalry, averaging 35.73. During this period, Sachin scored five centuries and eight half-centuries, including an unbeaten 200-run innings. He was a part of India vs South Africa rivalry from 1991 to 2011, scoring 1453 runs in South Africa alone.
Jacques Kallis is South Africa's leading run-scorer against India. In 34 innings, Kallis scored 1535 runs, including two centuries and 11 half-centuries. Kallis played his last ODI against India in 2013. Out of the 17 hundreds he scored in ODI cricket, Jacques Kallis got two of them against India. To sum up, Kallis remains South Africa’s most productive ODI batter against India even since a decade of his retirement from the game.
Indian run-machine Virat Kohli's bat always speaks against South Africa. In 29 innings, Virat has scored 1504 runs against South Africa, averaging over 65, the highest among all India vs South Africa ODI players with more than 300 runs to their names. He has scored five centuries and eight half-centuries against South Africa. Kohli made 558 of his 1504 in a single away series against South Africa back in 2018, where his three match-winning hundreds engineered India’s 5-1 series win. Moreover, Kohli’s 558-run tally from that tour remains the highest aggregate by any batter in a single bilateral series by a landslide.
Former South African opener Gary Kirsten has served as the head coach of the Indian team, lifting the 2011 World Cup. He has played 26 ODIs against India between the years 1995 to 2001, scoring 1,377 runs at an average of 62.59. He scored nine half-centuries and four centuries. His highest score against India was 133* which came in Johannesburg back in October 2001 in the opening match of the 2001 South Africa ODI tri-series.
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In 32 matches, AB de Villiers scored 1357 runs against India at an average of 48.46. De Villiers also holds the record for most sixes in ODIs between the two teams, with 41. Among all players in India vs South Africa ODI matches, no batter has scored his runs even remotely close to the strike rate of 111.13. He got six hundreds against India, including three in a single series from 2015, where he scored 358 runs at an average of 89.50.
India is all set to begin their three-match ODI series against the Proteas beginning on November 30. So, before the India vs South Africa ODI series to begin, let's take a look at the result of every ODI series between India and South Africa.
After a disappointing 2-0 clean sweep defeat against South Africa, Team India is all set to begin their three-match ODI series against the Proteas beginning on November 30. The series comes at a time when India are dealing with key injury setbacks at the top of their white-ball setup.
Newly appointed ODI captain Shubman Gill, who was slated to lead the side for the first time in the format, has been ruled out after injuring his neck during the first Test in Kolkata. Vice-captain Shreyas Iyer also continues his recovery from the injury he suffered on India’s tour of Australia, leaving the leadership group temporarily depleted. In their absence, the responsibility of leading the team returns to KL Rahul, who last captained India in the 2023 ODI series against South Africa, a contest India won 2–1.
So, before the India vs South Africa ODI series to begin, let's take a look at the result of every ODI series between India and South Africa.
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The ODI format has been very competitive between these two teams. South Africa has been stronger in one-day cricket with more wins overall. Both teams have played exciting cricket in World Cups and bilateral series. South Africa is known for their strong ODI team, while India has also had great success in this format.
Out of 94 matches total, South Africa has won 51, while India has won 40 matches. This shows South Africa’s edge in ODI cricket.
| Matches Played | 94 |
| India Won | 40 |
| South Africa Won | 51 |
| No Result | 03 |
The last encounter between India and South Africa in an ODI was during the three-match ODI series in 2023 in Paarl, South Africa.
Sanju Samson hit a fine century as India defeated South Africa by 78 runs in the third ODI to clinch the series. Sent into bat, India lost both the openers early before Samson (108 off 114 balls), which was his maiden ODI hundred, and Tilak Varma (52 off 77 balls) made useful contributions to take 296 for eight. Rinku Singh (38 off 27) also chipped in for the visitors.
Chasing 297, opener Tony de Zorzi made 81 off 87 balls but none of the other Proteas batter could support him as the hosts were bowled for 218 in 45.5 overs. For India, Arshdeep Singh (4/30), Washington Sundar (2/38) and Avesh Khan (2/45) were the main wicket takers.
Also Read: Every India vs South Africa Test Series Results
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Series/Tournament
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Season
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Winner
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Margin
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| South Africa in India ODI Series, 1991/92 | 1991/92 | India | 2-1 (3) |
| Benson & Hedges World Cup (in Australia/New Zealand), 1991/92 | 1991/92 | Pakistan | - |
| India in South Africa ODI Series, 1992/93 | 1992/93 | South Africa | 5-2 (7) |
| C.A.B. Jubilee Tournament (Hero Cup) (India, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Zimbabwe in India), 1993/94 | 1993/94 | India | - |
| New Zealand Centenary Tournament (Australia, India, New Zealand, South Africa), 1994/95 | 1994/95 | Australia | - |
| Pepsi Sharjah Cup (India, Pakistan, South Africa in United Arab Emirates), 1995/96 | 1995/96 | South Africa | - |
| Titan Cup (Australia, India, South Africa in India), 1996/97 | 1996/97 | India | - |
| Mohinder Amarnath Benefit Match (South Africa in India), 1996/97 | 1996/97 | India | - |
| Standard Bank International One-Day Series (India, South Africa, Zimbabwe in South Africa), 1996/97 | 1996/97 | South Africa | - |
| ICC World Cup (in England/Ireland/Netherlands/Scotland), 1999 | 1999 | Australia | - |
| LG Cup (India, Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe in Kenya), 1999/00 | 1999/00 | South Africa | - |
| South Africa in India ODI Series, 1999/00 | 1999/00 | India | 3-2 (5) |
| Coca-Cola Cup (India, Pakistan, South Africa in United Arab Emirates), 1999/00 | 1999/00 | Pakistan | - |
| ICC KnockOut (in Kenya), 2000/01 | 2000/01 | New Zealand | - |
| Standard Bank Triangular Tournament (India, Kenya, South Africa in South Africa), 2001/02 | 2001/02 | South Africa | - |
| ICC Champions Trophy (in Sri Lanka), 2002/03 | 2002/03 | shared | - |
| TVS Cup (Bangladesh) (Bangladesh, India, South Africa in Bangladesh), 2003 | 2003 | shared | - |
| South Africa in India ODI Series, 2005/06 | 2005/06 | drawn | 2-2 (5) |
| India in South Africa ODI Series, 2006/07 | 2006/07 | South Africa | 4-0 (5) |
| Future Cup (India, South Africa in Ireland), 2007 | 2007 | India | 2-1 (3) |
| South Africa in India ODI Series, 2009/10 | 2009/10 | India | 2-1 (3) |
| India in South Africa ODI Series, 2010/11 | 2010/11 | South Africa | 3-2 (5) |
| ICC Cricket World Cup (in Bangladesh/India/Sri Lanka), 2010/11 | India | - | |
| ICC Champions Trophy (in England), 2013 | 2013 | India | - |
| India in South Africa ODI Series, 2013/14 | 2013/14 | South Africa | 2-0 (3) |
| ICC Cricket World Cup (in Australia/New Zealand), 2014/15 | 2014/15 | Australia | - |
| South Africa in India ODI Series, 2015/16 | 2015/16 | South Africa | 3-2 (5) |
| ICC Champions Trophy (in England), 2017 | 2017 | Pakistan | - |
| India in South Africa ODI Series, 2017/18 | 2017/18 | India | 5-1 (6) |
| ICC Cricket World Cup (in England), 2019 | 2019 | England | - |
| India in South Africa ODI Series, 2021/22 | 2021/22 | South Africa | 3-0 (3) |
| South Africa in India ODI Series, 2022/23 | 2022/23 | India | 2-1 (3) |
| ICC Cricket World Cup (in India), 2023/24 | 2023/24 | Australia | - |
| India in South Africa ODI Series, 2023/24 | 2023/24 | India | 2-1 (3) |
The Women’s Premier League 2026 mega auction will take place in New Delhi on Thursday. The WPL 2026 auction will start at 3:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) and will be available on live streaming and telecast in India.
The fourth season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) is set to begin with an auction in Delhi on November 27. The full schedule for the upcoming season will be released immediately following the auction. It is confirmed that the entire tournament will be played in January 2026. Vadodara and Navi Mumbai could be the potential host cities for this mega event.
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In the inaugural season in 2023, RCB Women acquired Smriti Mandhana for a whopping ₹3.40 crore (340 million rupees). Nat Sciver-Brunt, who plays for MI Women, was also purchased for ₹3.20 crore (320 million rupees). The tournament's first mega auction will take place in 2026. It will be interesting to see if any player sells for a higher price than RCB captain Smriti Mandhana. Therefore, it's important to know when and what time the WPL 2026 auction will be live streamed.
Each team will be allowed to build a squad of up to 18 players. In all, 73 slots - including 23 overseas spots - are available to be filled across the five teams. For the first time, the WPL auction rules allow the franchises the use up to five Right to Match (RTM) options, depending on the number of retentions, to buy back a player who was part of their squad in 2025.
Teams that retained fewer players will have more RTM options and a larger purse going into the mega auction. All teams will have a combined purse of INR 41.1 crore to spend at the auction.
| Team | Purse remaining (INR) | Available Slots | Overseas Slots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | 5.70 | 13 | 4 |
| Gujarat Giants | 9.00 | 16 | 4 |
| Mumbai Indians | 5.75 | 13 | 4 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 6.15 | 14 | 5 |
| UP Warriorz | 14.50 | 17 | 6 |
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The WPL 2026 auction will take place on Thursday, November 27.
In just three seasons, the WPL has transformed into one of the biggest women’s T20 leagues globally, now valued higher than Pakistan’s PSL. Five teams - Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, Mumbai Indians Women, Delhi Capitals Women, UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants Women will participate in the WPL 2026 auction.
The WPL 2026 auction will begin at 3:30 PM IST.
Indian fans will be able to watch the WPL 2026 auction live on TV on Star Sports Network channels.
Live-streaming of the WPL 2026 auction will be available on the JioHotstar app and its official website.
India is in bad shape under Gautam Gambhir's coaching after the team's embarrassing defeat in the second Test against South Africa by 408 runs at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday.
After winning the T20 World Cup last year, in July, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) appointed Gautam Gambhir as the head coach of the Indian team in place of Rahul Dravid. Since then India have won seven Tests, lost 10 and drawn two under Gautam Gambhir coaching. Again all focus has shifted to him once again after the team's embarrassing defeat in the second Test by 408 runs under his coaching as South Africa completed a 2-0 clean sweep at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday. India were bowled out for 140 runs in their second innings while chasing the 548-run target. After this, India endured its second home Test series defeat under head coach Gautam Gambhir.
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The team is in bad shape under Gambhir's coaching as India is going through a challenging transition phase, this was their fifth Test defeat at home in the last nine games. Under Gambhir, India witnessed a new low last year when they lost a Test series for the first time in 12 years after New Zealand thrashed them 3-0. The defeat was also first for India at home under new skipper Shubman Gill, who took over the captaincy role following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Last year, in July-August, the Indian team went on a tour of Sri Lanka. This was India's first series after Gautam Gambhir became the coach. After winning the T20 World Cup, India's youth team had reached Sri Lanka.
India then had to face 0-2 defeat in the ODI series. After 18 years, the Indian team had lost to Sri Lanka in a bilateral series.
When the New Zealand came to India last year, everyone must have felt in the beginning that by winning this series easily, we will present a strong claim for the World Test Championship final.
On the contrary, India lost 0-3 in this series. This was the first time since 2012 that India lost a Test series at home. New Zealand not only defeated India but also whitewashed them.
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Team India had been winning the Border Gavaskar Trophy continuously for the last 10 years. They defeated the Kangaroos in four consecutive series. During this period, Australia was defeated twice at their own home. India also got the good fortune of defeating Australia in Gabba after almost 30 years.
Now this victory chariot of India has broken under the coaching of Gautam Gambhir. The last time Australia won the Test series against India was in the year 2014-15.
Let's take a look at India's result under Gautam Gambhir's coaching.
Matches: 26, Won: 20, Lost: 3, NR: 3
Matches: 14, Won: 9, Lost: 4, NR: 1
Matches: 18, Won: 7, Lost: 9, NR: 2
Messi vs Ronaldo - who is the GOAT? It is the biggest conundrum in football since the 'Diego Maradona or Pele?' debate. So we will take a look at how the pair actually shape up against the big six clubs.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have all punished Premier League clubs over the years. Despite Messi having never played in England's top-flight, the Paris Saint-Germain star has still strutted his stuff against opposition from across the Channel during Champions League ties.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo played over 50 times more against the Premier League’s ‘big six’ than Messi. He played in a grand total of eight Premier League campaigns across his two stints with Manchester United.
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However, despite both Ballon d'Or winners having proven themselves against the best that the Premier League has had to offer, some fans still doubt that Messi would cut it on English shores.
Messi vs Ronaldo - who is the GOAT? It is the biggest conundrum in football since the 'Diego Maradona or Pele?' debate. So who really is the greatest of all time? Never mind who you prefer, we will take a look at how the pair actually shape up against the big six clubs so you can be fully armed with facts in the eternal argument.
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