It’s the Titans colliding. Alpha is up against Alpha. The match between India and South Africa, the top two teams in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, is finally here. India’s crushing 302-run victory over Sri Lanka has vaulted them to the top of the points table. With their seventh straight victory, Team India became the first team to earn a position in the World Cup semifinals. South Africa, with 12 points, is ranked second on the standings. Their fighting prowess has simply killed opponents, and they have given off a formidable appearance. It is anticipated that India will face its toughest test to date from the Proteas. This ought to be a whole lot of fun.
Although it was anticipated that India would defeat Sri Lanka, none anticipated this crushing defeat. India was asked to bat first and eventually scored 357-8. Then, Sri Lanka was bowled out for just 55 runs thanks to an outstanding performance by Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, and Jasprit Bumrah. India’s bowlers have been dominating the competition and currently seem to be nearly unstoppable.
South Africa recently defeated New Zealand by an overwhelming 190 runs in Pune. They only need to win one more game to guarantee their place in the semifinals after their sixth victory. But they’ve already secured 12 points and a remarkable 2.290 net run rate. Thus, even if they lose this game, they will still have a great opportunity to advance.
IND vs RSA Team Preview & Squads
India
Mohammed Shami’s presence in particular has increased the potency of the bowling assault. Shami has taken 14 wickets at an incredible average of 6.71 and an economy of 4.27 in just three games. However, before Shami, the opposition batsmen would have to contend with Mohammed Siraj (9 wickets in 7 innings at 34) and Jasprit Bumrah (15 wickets in 7 innings at 14.60). If that isn’t enough, India also has two outstanding middle-overs performers in Kuldeep Yadav (10 wickets in 7 innings at 26.40) and Ravindra Jadeja (9 wickets in 7 innings at 23.33).
Naturally, India’s batting is always potent, with skipper Rohit Sharma setting the example. The mainstays of this batting lineup have been Virat Kohli (442 runs in 7 innings at 88.40) and Rohit (402 runs in 7 innings at an average of 57.42). Shubman Gill (92 off 92 balls) and Shreyas Iyer (82 off 56 balls) scored some runs against Sri Lanka, which would also make India delighted. Despite his subdued recent performances, we anticipate that KL Rahul will have a significant game against South Africa.
There has been a man on a mission, Quinton de Kock. Right now, the tournament’s top run scorer is the opening batsman, with 545 runs at an average of 77.85 in 7 innings. The middle order has benefited greatly from the consistency offered by Aiden Markram (362 runs in 7 innings at 60.33) and Rassie van der Dussen (353 runs in 7 innings at 50.42). South Africa’s middle order and openers consistently lay the groundwork for players like David Miller (220 runs in 7 innings at 129.41) and Heinrich Klaasen (315 runs in 7 innings with a strike rate of 151.44) to go crazy in the closing stages of the game.
Marco Jansen is one of the bowlers who has been outstanding in the powerplay overs and consistently takes wickets in nearly every match. With 16 scalps under his belt, he is one of the competition’s best wicket-takers. Gerald Coetzee (14 wickets in 6 innings at 21.78) and Kagiso Rabada (11 wickets in 6 innings at 21.36) have also been doing admirably.
South Africa Squads
South Africa
Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram, David Miller, Gerald Coetzee, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Heinrich Klaasen, Kagiso Rabada, Rassie van der Dussen, Lungi Ngidi
IND vs RSA : Match Details
Match
India vs South Africa, Match 37 | ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
It’s usually a smart idea to bat first in Eden Gardens. 19 of the 33 ODIs that have been played here have been won by the team batting first, and 13—including the most recent match between Pakistan and Bangladesh—have been won by the chasing team. In this match, we believe the team that won the toss will probably bat first.
While it may be a tad warm during the day, Kolkata’s weather will be generally pleasant.
A great surface for ODIs is the Eden Gardens pitch. It gives the fast bowlers some zip, and the spinners some turn and bounce. But after the adversity has passed, hitters may rely on the real bounce and score significant runs in this situation.
IND vs RSA Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches
India has won two of the last five One-Day Internationals (ODIs), while South Africa won three matches.
India vs South Africa Prediction
Winning the toss
India
Player of the Match
India – Shubman Gill
Most runs
India – Shubman Gill
South Africa – Rassie van der Dussen
Most wickets
India – Mohammed Shami
South Africa – Keshav Maharaj
Most sixes
India – Shubman Gill
South Africa – Rassie van der Dussen
Team Scores Batting First
India – 330+
South Africa – 320+
According to cricket analysts, India has a 56.4% chance to win.
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