India's Shubman Gill walks off with neck discomfort against South Africa in KolkataDan GibbsSat, November 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM UTC·2 min readWhere to watch India vs. South Africa free live stream, TV channel, start time for 1st ODI cricket match originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
India head into the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa with plenty of concern following injuries to key players in their squad.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNewly appointed ODI captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out after injuring his neck during the first Test in Kolkata, while vice-captain Shreyas Iyer remains sidelined following an injury he picked up in their recent tour of Australia.
That means KL Rahul will lead the side, who last captained India in the 2023 ODI series against South Africa, that saw his country win 2-1.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match and start times.
India vs. South Africa 1st ODI live stream, TV channel in the US
Here's how to watch this ODI match in the United States:
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Fans in the United States will be able to watch this game live exclusively on Willow TV.
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AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhat time does India vs. South Africa 1st ODI start in the US?
This match takes place at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, India, and starts on Sunday, November 30 at 1:30 p.m. local time (IST).
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
Date
Start time
Eastern Time
Sun, Nov. 30
3 a.m.
Central Time
Sun, Nov. 30
2 a.m.
Mountain Time
Sun, Nov. 30
1 a.m.
Pacific Time
Sun, Nov. 30
12 a.m.
South Africa tour of India 2025 schedule
All dates local
1st Test: (Nov. 14-18) Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata
2nd Test: (Nov. 22-24) Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati
1st ODI: (Nov. 30) JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi
2nd ODI: (Dec. 3) Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur
3rd ODI: (Dec 6) ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam
1st T20I: (Dec. 9) Barabati Stadium in Cuttack
2nd T20I: (Dec. 11) Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium in New Chandigarh
3rd T20I: (Dec. 14) Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala
