Here is why the South African team will be wearing the pink jersey vs India in their first ODI series, have a look at their record in the color
India and South Africa will now play three one-day internationals (ODIs) at various locations in South Africa after their three-match T20I series ended in a draw.
Why is South Africa wearing pink jersey vs India in 1st 2023 ODI match and their record
Meanwhile, the first ODI between South Africa and India will take place at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg and for the match on Sunday, Proteas Men will be playing in their well-known pink jersey rather than their signature green one.
South Africa’s record in Pink jersey: Matches – 11 Won – 10 Lost – 1
Cricket South Africa has encouraged everyone in South Africa to support this important cause by purchasing tickets and attending the game, as well as by wearing pink shirts. Supporters are cordially invited to wear pink throughout the game, wherever they are, to show their support for the team and their dedication to raising awareness for something really inspiring.
Why will South African Cricket Team wear a pink jersey during their first ODI series against India?
South Africa will play the Day 1 of their three-day ODI series against India tomorrow with the Proteas donning pink jersey instead of their original one.
They follow the custom of Pink Day ODIs, which includes changing the colour of the jersey where the Proteas support education, research, detection, and awareness of breast cancer. Interestingly, the match expenses would go towards funding breast cancer-related programmes. The CEO of Cricket South Africa, Pholetsi Moseki said, as per Crictracker:
To help in the fight against breast cancer, awareness alone is not enough. We encourage people to be proactive and get screened. Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer among women in South Africa, but it can affect men as well. Early detection can lead to effective treatment and a positive outcome.
They started this tradition since 2013, when the cricket team of South Africa against Pakistan at home. The pink jersey is also remembered for a record. In a 2015 match in Johannesburg against the West Indies, former South Africa captain AD De Villiers achieved the fastest century in the history of the One-Day Internationals.
South Africa's record in Pink ODI:
Matches – 11.
Won – 10.
Lost – 1.– India Vs South Africa tomorrow will be a Pink ODI…!!! pic.twitter.com/ASKrXarb57
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 16, 2023
The India Tour of South Africa 2023 in part of this forthcoming ODI series. Rain forced the cancellation of the opening game in the recent Twenty20 International series between the two countries; South Africa and India each won one game to square the series.