India captain Shikhar Dhawan won the toss and elected to bowl first in the first ODI against South Africa. The match has been reduced to 40 overs per side contest due to rain delay. Batter Ruturaj Gaikwad and leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi are making their ODI debut for India. India's playing XI also includes Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and Kuldeep Yadav.