When: India vs South Africa, November 5, 2023, 02:00 pm (IST)
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata (India)
Pitch Report:
Temperature: 32°C; humidity: 65%; small totals, according to the previous matches in this world cup. The first innings totals in the 2 games that have been played here in the tournament so far and they are low scoring match which is 229 and 204. However, Bangladesh and the Netherlands were the teams who managed to score them. The reality on Sunday is completely different because these two almost scored most 300+ runs in batting first and easily chased down 300+ totals.
Tactics & strategy for India
Starting with a team that appears unbeatable across the board, where do you start? India appeared to be a greater threat when they pursued after they amassed five victories while batting second. However, that was because they hadn't started the tournament batting first. They succeeded, winning by a score of 100 and 302 runs. And easily chased first five matches continuously.
Tactics & strategy For South Africa
Comparing to India, the South Africans have looked stronger when they have set targets. They have won five times batting first also and lost once batting second against the Netherlands. They have won a game chasing - by a solitary wicket in Lucknow when the target was a manageable 271. In World Cup 2023 This team has recorded most 300+ scores in single edition.
The Showdown (SAvsInd)
India and South Africa have a rich cricketing history that is fierce rivalries and epic matches and entertaining. There will undoubtedly be a spectacle whenever these two titans of cricket square player against each others, and the World Cup 2023 match is sure to be no exception. The match is slated to happen at Eden Gardens, Kolkata in India. What do you think who will win the match??
Head-to-Head Statistics
Before getting into the details of the 2023 encounter, let's quickly review these 2 teams' head-to-head record in World Cup competitions.
As we can see, during World Cup matches, both South Africa and India have experienced some success. Their past performances indicates that the results of their matches could go either way and entertaining.
Year Venue. Result
1992. Brisbane, Australia. India (won)
1997. Hove, England. South Africa
2007. Nagpur, India. South Africa
2011. Nagpur, India. South Africa
2015. Melbourne, Australia. India
2019. Southampton, England. India
Probable Playing 11
Let's now talking about the starting playing 11 for this important game. Remember that the starting lineup may depending on a number of variables, such as player fitness and pitch conditions and Can South Africa goes with two spinners Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj?. And from Indian side can Ravi Chandra Ashwin play?? But given their recent performance and the equations of the team, we can predict some guesses.
India
1. Rohit Sharma (Captain)
2. Shubman Gill
3. Virat Kohli
4. Shreyas Iyer
5. KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
6. Surya Kumar Yadav
7. Ravindra Jadeja
8. Kuldeep Yadav
9. Jasprit Bumrah
10. Mohammed Shami
11. Mohammed Siraj
India has strong batting lineup that is led by Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul and in middle Shreyas Iyer, Indian 360° Surya Kumar Yadav. Their pace attack, which includes Mohammad Siraj, Shami, and Bumrah, is capable of giving early break through to their teams in Powerplay. Additional depth is provided by the spin department, which includes Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja. And Indian bowling department has recorded most effective and efficient in this World Cup 2023 edition and aslo Highest wicket taker in this tournament.
South Africa
1. Temba Bavuma (captain)
2. Quinton de Kock (wk)
3. Rassie van der Dussen
4. Aiden Markram
5. Heinrich Klaasen
6. David Miller
7. Marco Jansen
8. Kagiso Rabada
9. Keshav Maharaj
10. Lungi Ngidi
11. Tabraiz Shamsi
Under Temba Bavuma Captaincy, South Africa has a mix of experienced and young up-and-coming talent. While they have Aiden Markram and Quinton de kock in their batting and in middle Order Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller both are leading from the front , the pace combination for this match are Rabada and Ngidi poses a real threat and in spin department Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi also plays a important role.
For Dream 11 Key statistics
1 - Though he has never batted for India on his birthday (5 November), Virat Kohli has made two of his 48 ODI centuries in November. Can Virat equals the centuries with Sachin Tendulkar (49 centuries) in his birthday??
2 - Mohammad Shami takes 14 wickets in just 3 matches and most economical bowler in this World Cup.
3 - After 3 games in India, Tabraiz Shamsi's bowling average dropped to 26.71 from 63.60 in six ODIs against India that is quite average performance.
4 - During the tournament at Eden Gardens, Pace has claimed 21 wickets at 19.33 with an economy rate of 4.30 and spun 10 wickets at 36.30 and 4.81.
Predictions
1 - We think our Fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Shami takes atleast 2-2 wickets.
2 - Rohit Sharma scores their first Century in this World Cup 2023.
3 - KL Rahul/Shreyas Iyer one of them scored a half century.
4 - Heinrich Klaasen/ Quinton de kock on of them Scored a half century.
5 - Tabraiz Shamsi is the most efficient bowler from the South African Side.
Conclusion
The World Cup match between South Africa and India looks to be an exciting cricket match. Although making predictions is an enjoyable activity, cricket is a game of glorious uncertainty. In the end, the result will be determined by the teams performance on that day, with Good batting, bowling,fielding, form, and fitness being very important factors.
All we fans can do is look forward to the match at Eden Garden's with great anticipation and hope for an exciting and entertaining match. But one thing is certain: cricket fans everywhere will be treated to an exciting match.
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