In the upcoming clash between India and South Africa, which is scheduled as match number 37 of the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup on Sunday, November 5, at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, West Bengal, fans can expect an intense battle. The match is set to kick off at 2:00 pm IST.
India has maintained a flawless record in the tournament, while South Africa has faced only one defeat to the Netherlands, falling short by 38 runs. Currently, India tops the points table, with South Africa closely following in the second position, both having played seven matches each.
It’s worth noting that despite being second in the points table, South Africa boasts a better run rate than India, with +2.290. The match will reveal whether India’s formidable bowling lineup can overcome South Africa’s batting prowess.
Before this pivotal encounter, let’s delve into the head-to-head statistics of these two teams in ODI matches: India and South Africa have a history of 90 ODI encounters, with India securing victory in 37 matches, South Africa in 50, and 3 ending without a result.
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Eden Gardens’ pitches in Kolkata are renowned for being batsman-friendly, thanks to the black cotton soil that ensures a balanced surface, favoring the batsmen. However, as the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, benefiting the spinners. The average first innings score on Kolkata pitches is 236.
As for the weather update, Sunday (November 5) promises to be rain-free, with a maximum temperature of around 32 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature oscillating around 20 degrees Celsius. The wind speed on match day is expected to be 10 km/h, with 62% humidity.
For those interested in the probable playing XIs, India’s likely lineup includes Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer/Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohammed Siraj. South Africa’s probable lineup features Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Kagiso Rabada.
In summary, the stage is set for a thrilling showdown as India takes on South Africa in Match 37 of the World Cup 2023, with Eden Gardens in Kolkata serving as the battleground on Sunday, November 5, at 2:00 pm IST. You can watch the game for free on Disney+ Hotstar.