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ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023

The highly anticipated 37th match of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is on the horizon, set to feature an intense face-off between cricket giants India and South Africa. Scheduled for the 5th of November 2023 at 02:00 pm, the battleground is none other than the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. In this article, we’ll delve into the head-to-head history between these two cricket powerhouses, revisit their past encounters in World Cup tournaments, spotlight key players from both squads, and more. Let’s dive right in!

India’s Dominance in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023

India’s performance in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 has been nothing short of spectacular. They’ve displayed unwavering excellence by emerging victorious in all six of their matches so far. Currently perched atop the point table with a commanding 12 points, India seems to have all but secured their spot in the semi-finals of the tournament. With every player in top form, India is undeniably a formidable contender for this year’s World Cup title.

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India Vs South Africa : Head to Hard in ODIs

In the realm of One Day Internationals (ODIs), India and South Africa have crossed paths a substantial 90 times. Out of these encounters, India has secured victory in 37 matches, while South Africa has prevailed on 50 occasions, with three games ending in a draw.

When we narrow our focus to the most recent six ODIs between these two cricketing juggernauts, South Africa has triumphed in four matches, while India has managed to clinch victory in just two.

Reviewing these statistics, it becomes apparent that South Africa has maintained an upper hand in ODIs over the years.

The maiden meeting between India and South Africa in ODIs transpired during South Africa’s tour of India in November 1991. India managed to clinch that bilateral series with a scoreline of 2-1.

India Vs South Africa: Head-to-Head in ICC Cricket World Cups

India and South Africa’s first encounter in a Cricket World Cup took place at Adelaide Oval in 1992. It was a rain-affected match, with South Africa ultimately emerging as the victors, successfully chasing down India’s total of 180/6 in a 30-over-a-side contest. This feat was largely attributed to Peter Kirsten’s brilliant 86-ball 84.

In total, five matches have unfolded between India and South Africa in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cups, with India triumphing in two games and South Africa asserting dominance in three.

It’s worth noting that the most recent clash in the ODI World Cup occurred during the 2019 World Cup campaign, where India secured a 6-wicket victory over South Africa. This win was orchestrated by India’s formidable bowling attack, which managed to restrict the opposition to 227/9 in seam-friendly conditions. Yet, the real difference-maker was Rohit Sharma, whose remarkable unbeaten 122 (144 balls) secured the victory for India.

Rohit Sharma’s ton helped India to defeat South Africa by 6 wickets

Highest ODIs Totals

South Africa holds the record for the highest total when playing against India, amassing a formidable 438/4 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai in 2015. This remarkable achievement was fueled by centuries from three of their batsmen: Quinten De Kock (109 off 87 balls), Faf du Plessis (133 off 115 balls), and AB de Villiers (119 off 61 balls).

On the Indian side, their highest total in ODIs when playing against South Africa stands at 401/3, a feat achieved in Gwalior in 2010, with the legendary Sachin Tendulkar becoming the first cricketer to score a double century in ODI history.

Key Players to Watch

When it comes to key players, Virat Kohli emerges at the top of the list among current players from both sides, particularly in the most runs segment during encounters between India and South Africa. Kohli has notched up an impressive 1403 runs at an average of 61.00, with a highest score of 160*.

Rohit Sharma, with a top score of 150 runs against South Africa, is not far behind Kohli in terms of impact. Given Sharma’s consistent explosive starts in this tournament, India will rely on him to set the tone once again in the power play.

On the South African side, Quinten de Kock takes the lead with 1072 runs at an average of 56.42 and a highest score of 135. He is presently leading the list of the highest run-scorers in this World Cup, with an impressive 431 runs from six matches.