India, Sept. 24 -- South Africa vs Australia 1st ODI: The series carries added significance with the 2027 World Cup scheduled to be hosted in Africa. South Africa will be looking to test themselves against the reigning world champions, while Australia will aim to continue building towards their title defence. The ODI series will be followed by a Test series between the two sides.

South Africa enter the contest with Temba Bavuma as captain and a squad featuring Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj and Gerald Coetzee. However, a series of fast-bowling injuries has tested their depth, with Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman and Kwena Maphaka unavailable.

Australia, meanwhile, ...