Both India (IND) and South Africa (SA) are the top two teams in this tournament and the most in-form squads so far. They will face each other in Match number 37 of the ongoing edition of the World Cup. The match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Discussing South Africa, they are in prime form, especially in batting. The Proteas have begun their campaign in a very stylish manner, with their first match seeing them score over 400 runs. In a total of 7 matches, they have convincingly won 6 and only suffered a loss against the Netherlands. They have secured victories against Sri Lanka, Australia, England, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand. In their recent match, South Africa defeated New Zealand by a significant margin of 190 runs.
On the other side, The 2011 ODI World Cup winners, the Men in Blue, are also in prime form, having won all of their seven matches in this tournament, and they are on the top with 14 points. They have a solid track record in recent ICC events, securing victories in their opening seven fixtures against Australia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, New Zealand, England and Sri Lanka. They have not only won all seven matches but have done it comfortably and convincingly. In their last match, the Men in Blue defeated Sri Lanka by a significant margin of 302 runs.
Both teams have a long-standing ICC rivalry, with India defeat South Africa in the last two ICC ODI World Cup matches. Their last encounter was in the 2019 ODI World Cup, where India emerged victorious by six wickets. In this upcoming match, Proteas will strive to secure a win and clear their path to the semifinals.
On the side, Men in Blue will continue their winning momentum in this world cup after defeated today South Africa by a big margin of 243-runs.
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South Africa Won |
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India Won |
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South Africa Won |
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India Won |
38 |
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Last Played |
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Matches Played |
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South Africa Won |
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India Won |
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10 |
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While South Africa will look for redemption following the series loss to the Men in Blue, Rohit Sharma and Co. have the momentum and will give it all to earn those two points. Undoubtedly, the fixture is a vital one for both the teams as progressing to the semi-finals will be the bigger picture to keep in mind.