The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is heating up, and the most awaited clash of the tournament is finally here: IND vs. SA. Both teams are in top form, and the stakes are high. India is looking to solidify its position at the top of the points table, while South Africa is looking to book its berth in the top position to beat India.
They will play the match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, which is known for its passionate cricket fans. The atmosphere will be electric, and the players will be eager to put on a show for the crowd.
India is coming into the match after a convincing win over Sri Lanka. The team’s batting lineup is in excellent form, with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Shreyas Iyer all in good form in the tournament so far.
The bowling attack is also firing on all cylinders, with Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Kuldeep Yadav all picking up wickets at regular intervals.
South Africa is also on a winning streak, having defeated New Zealand in their last match. Quinton de Kock, Van Der Dussen, and Aiden Markram, all of whom are in good form, led the team’s batting lineup.
Kagiso Rabada, Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi, and Marco Jansen, who are all capable of bowling match-winning spells, led the bowling attack.
The IND vs. SA match will be a close and exciting contest. Both teams are evenly matched, and it will come down to who executes better on the day.
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Match Details
| Match | India vs South Africa |
| Stadium | Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata |
| Date & Time | Sunday, November 05, 02:00 P.M. (IST) |
| Live Streaming | Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar app and website |
IND vs. SA Head to Head Records in ODI
| Matches | 90 |
| India Won | 37 |
| South Africa Won | 50 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 3 |
In five matches of the ICC ODI World Cup, South Africa and India have squared off. Across these five matches, South Africa has won three times while India has won two.
Pitch Report & Weather Condition
It’s well knowledge that the pitches in Kolkata’s Eden Gardens are conducive to batting. The black cotton soil used in their preparation helps to keep things balanced and creates an ideal environment for batters. The pitch gets slower as the game goes on and starts to work in the spinners’ advantage.
On Sunday, November 5, the weather in Kolkata appears to be bright with no chance of rain. The lowest temperature will fluctuate between 23 and 31 degrees Celsius, with the maximum temperature hovering around 31 degrees. On the day of the match, there will be a breeze of 8 km/h and 85 percent humidity.
IND vs. SA Dream 11 Prediction
Team 1
Wicket-keeper: K L Rahul, Quinton de Kock/Heinrich Klassen
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill/S. Iyer , Virat Kohli, Rassie van der Dussen
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah/Mohammed Siraj, Mohammad Shami/ Kagiso Rabada
Captain Choice: Virat Kohli / Marco Jansen
Vice-captain Choice: Rohit Sharma/ Mohammad Shami
Team 2
Wicket-keeper: K L Rahul, Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klassen
Batters: Rohit Sharma/S. Iyer , Virat Kohli, Rassie van der Dussen/ David Miller
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Marco Jansen/ Aiden Markram
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah/Lungi Ndidi, Mohammad Shami/Kagiso Rabada, Kuldeev Yadav/Keshav Maharaj
Captain Choice: Rohit Sharma / Rassie van der Dussen
Vice-captain Choice: Mohammad Shami/ Marco Jansen
Team 3
Wicket-keeper: K L Rahul, Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klassen
Batters: Rohit Sharma, S. Iyer/Shubman Gill , Virat Kohli, Rassie van der Dussen/D. Miller
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram
Bowlers: Mohammad Shami
Captain Choice: Marco Jansen / Heinrich Klassen
Vice-captain Choice: Virat Kohli/ Aiden Markram
Team 4
Wicket-keeper: Quinton de Kock/ K L Rahul
Batters: Rohit Sharma/ Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli/ S.Iyer
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Marco Jansen/ Aiden Markram
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah/Mohammed Siraj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Mohammad Shami, Kuldeev Yadav, Keshav Maharaj/Lungi Ndidi, Kagiso Rabada
Captain Choice: Mohammad Shami / Kuldeev Yadav
Vice-captain Choice: K L Rahul / Marco Jansen
Probable First XI of India
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer/Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj
Probable First XI of South Africa
Temba Bavuma (C), Quinton de Kock (WK), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ndidi, Kagiso Rabada
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