Ranchi to host India-South Africa ODI on November 30

JSCA International Stadium gets ODI match after 3 year gap 

Ranchi: After a gap of three years, international one-day cricket is set to return to the JSCA International Cricket Stadium in Ranchi. The stadium will host the first ODI of the series between India and South Africa on November 30. This will mark the first international ODI at the venue since October 9, 2022, when India played against the same opponent and secured a seven-wicket victory.

A source from the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) has hinted that the stadium might also get a match in January next year. New Zealand is scheduled to tour India in 2026, with a series consisting of three ODIs and five T20 matches, increasing the possibility of Ranchi hosting another game.

JSCA Stadium’s ODI History

So far, the JSCA International Stadium has hosted six ODIs. India has emerged victorious in three matches, suffered defeat in two, while one match was declared abandoned. Besides ODIs, the venue has also witnessed three Test matches and four T20 internationals. In women’s cricket, the stadium has hosted three ODIs and three T20 matches.

The last ODI at this venue took place on October 9, 2022, when India defeated South Africa by seven wickets. The return of ODI cricket to Ranchi has brought immense excitement among cricket enthusiasts.

Former Ranji player and cricket expert Ajat Shatru expressed his delight, stating, “This is a moment of pride not just for Ranchi but for the entire Jharkhand cricket community. After three years, an international match is finally being hosted here. If reports are to be believed, Ranchi may get more matches in the near future, especially with New Zealand touring India next year.”

Local cricket fans have also welcomed the news with enthusiasm. Prashant, a resident of Harmu, said, “This is fantastic news! We are passionate about cricket, and getting to see our favorite players in action in our hometown is a huge delight. We just hope that Ranchi gets to host at least one match every year.”

India vs South Africa: Complete Series Schedule

The upcoming India-South Africa series will feature matches across all three formats. BCCI Vice-President Rajiv Shukla confirmed that the first Test of the series will be held in Delhi, while Guwahati, traditionally a limited-overs venue, will host its first-ever Test match. Following the Test series, the ODIs and T20s will take place as per the schedule below:

ODI Series:

• 1st ODI: November 30, Ranchi
• 2nd ODI: December 3, Raipur
• 3rd ODI: December 6, Visakhapatnam

T20 Series:

• 1st T20: December 9
• Other matches: December 11, 14, 17, and 19

Upcoming International Matches in India

Apart from the South Africa series, India is set to host West Indies for a two-match Test series in October 2025. This will mark the return of the West Indies Test team to India after 12 years. The schedule for the Test series is as follows:

West Indies Test Series (October 2025):

• 1st Test: October 2, Mohali
• 2nd Test: October 10, Eden Gardens, Kolkata

South Africa’s India Tour (November–December 2025):

• 1st Test: Delhi
• 2nd Test: Guwahati
• ODI Series: Matches in Ranchi, Raipur, and Visakhapatnam
• T20 Series: December 9, 11, 14, 17, and 19

With Ranchi returning to the international cricket map, cricket fans in Jharkhand are eagerly looking forward to witnessing top-tier action at their home venue once again.