IND vs SA- The Battle For No.1 Spot In Mega Showdown At Eden Gardens In Kolkata
IND vs SA– Team India will face South Africa in the next match of the ICC One-Day World Cup 2023. This showdown between both teams is scheduled for November 5th at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Both India and South Africa have displayed outstanding performances in the tournament. Team India has already secured its spot in the semifinals by winning the match against Sri Lanka and is unbeaten in seven consecutive matches in this world cup.
On the other hand, South Africa has won six out of seven matches, trailing behind Team India. However, South Africa now faces the toughest challenge against the Indian team.
India is on the top of points table with 14 points in seven matches and South Africa is on the second spot with 12 points in seven matches.
It is the battle of two cricketing giants of world cup 2023. both the teams are performing really well especially Indian Team has clicked in all the departments. South Africa has also shown very dominant performance in this World Cup especially batting first.
South Africa has a better run rate than India despite sitting on the second spot in the point table. Hence, it will be Indian Bowling Versus South Africa’s Batting if African team got to bat first. Strong Indian bowling line up has demolish all batting line ups they faced in this world cup.
It won’t be easy task for each team either as both the teams are looking in very good shape. Ahead of the much awaited encounter, let’s take a look at the head-to-head record of the both teams in ODI.
IND vs SA, World Cup 2023- Head To Head In ODI’s
India and South Africa has faced each other 90 times in One Day Internationals in which India has won 37 times while South Africa has won 50 matches and there was no result in 3 matches.
Total matches played: 90
India Won: 37
South Africa Won: 50
No result: 3
IND vs SA World CUP 2023- Pitch Report
India and South Africa will clash at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The pitch at Eden Gardens is known to favor batsmen due to its good bounce, making it easier for shot-making. However, fast bowlers with the new ball tend to make an impact initially.
In the second innings, the role of spinners becomes crucial. The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has witnessed two matches at Eden Gardens, where high-scoring contests were expected, but the recent matches have not delivered that.
In such a scenario, winning the toss and opting to bat first on this pitch that favors batsmen can prove advantageous. The ground’s statistics also suggest a preference for teams batting first. Out of 37 One-Day matches played at Eden Gardens, teams opting to bat first have won 21 times, while chasing teams have succeeded only 15 times.
In terms of the average score at this ground, it’s been around 240 runs for the first innings, while it drops to 201 runs in the second innings. The highest total at Eden Gardens is 404 runs, achieved by India against Sri Lanka.
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IND vs SA World Cup 2023- Weather update
As Per the weather reports there will be no spoilsport due to rain in Ind vs SA match in Kolkata. The weather in Kolkata on Sunday (Nov 5) likely to remain clear all day and there will be absolutely no threat of rain.
The maximum temperature will be around 32 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will oscillate around 20 degrees Celsius. The wind speed on the match day will be 10 km/h with 62 per cent humidity.
Virat Kohli’s 35th Birthday Celebrations In IND vs SA Match By CAB
Adding to the excitement, the match falls on Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli’s 35th birthday. The organizers at the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) have some surprises in store to make this a memorable day for the cricket legend.
Unsurprisingly, tickets for this match are in high demand, with fans eager to witness the World Cup clash at Eden Gardens. The stadium can hold up to 66,000 fans, and since all the tickets are already sold out, some fans might be left disappointed.
In a unique celebration of Kohli’s birthday, CAB plans to distribute 70,000 face masks featuring Kohli’s face. Seeing every fan wearing these masks will surely add to the festive atmosphere.
Additionally, there’s a cake-cutting ceremony scheduled on the boundary lines after the match, along with a special gift for Kohli.