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Watch: Shikhar Dhawan-Led Team India Gears Up For 1st ODI vs South Africa

Shikhar Dhawan-led Team India is gearing up for the clash against South Africa in the three-match ODI series against South Africa, beginning Thursday in Lucknow. The second-string side has the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, Rajat Patidar, Rahul Tripathi and Shubman Gill in the squad and it would be interesting to see how the lineup performs against one of the best limited-overs side going around.

Watch: Kyle Mayers Launches Mammoth 105-Metre Six During 1st T20I Between Australia And West Indies

West Indies went down fighting against Australia in the first T20I of the two-match series at the Carrara Oval in Queensland. After being put into bat, West Indies struggled to stitch any valuable partnership and were restricted to 145 for nine in 20 overs. Opener Kyle Mayers top-scored for the visitors with a 36-ball 39, hitting four fours and a six during his stay in the middle. Mayers grabbed eyeballs with a scintillating 105-metre six off Cameron Green's delivery in the fourth over of West Indies' innings.

India vs South Africa, 1st ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

A second-string Indian side will square off against South Africa in the three-match ODI series beginning Thursday in Lucknow. The hosts would be led by Shikhar Dhawan and the squad has the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, Rajat Patidar and Kuldeep Yadav in the squad. It would be interesting to see if the likes of Patidar and Mukesh Kumar are handed their maiden ODI caps in the series. In the first ODI, there are chances of rain so it would be interesting to see if the game gets truncated. The practice of the Indian team was cancelled on Wednesday due to downpour in Lucknow. As the second-string side gets ready to square off against South Africa, it is important to mention that the main side has left for Australia for the upcoming T20 World Cup.