The India vs South Africa match will take place at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata on the 5th of November. India is brimming with confidence, having won all 7 of the matches they’ve played. In their last outing, India defeated Sri Lanka by an impressive margin of 302 runs. The Indian team’s outstanding performances have kept them in the number one position in the points table for the 2023 World Cup.
Similarly, South Africa is also in great form, having won 6 out of the 7 matches they’ve played. All South African batsmen are in excellent form, having scored 300+ runs on four occasions in this World Cup so far. In their last match, they defeated New Zealand with a margin of 190 runs. South Africa is also high in confidence and will pose a tough challenge for India. Currently, South Africa holds the 2nd position with 12 points on the points table.
Tomorrow’s match between India and South Africa promises to be an absolute thriller, offering great weekend entertainment for fans of both countries.
Match Details India vs South Africa
| Match | India Vs South Africa |
| Date | 5/11/2023 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens in Kolkata |
| Match Time | 2.00 PM IST |
| Toss Time | 1.30 PM IST |
| Live Coverage | Star Sports Group, Disney + Hotstar |
India vs South Africa Pitch Report
Typically, the pitch at Eden Gardens favours the batsmen. The pitch is expected to be good for batting. However, in the later stages of the match, the pitch tends to slow down a little and will favour the spinners. Hence, the team that wins the toss would likely choose to bat first.
Overall ODI Record in Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata
| Total Matches | Won Batting First | Won Bowling First | Avg 1st Inning Score |
| 33 | 19 | 13 | 234 |
India vs South Africa Weather Report
According to the weather forecast, there is no chance of rain. It will be a sunny day, making it ideal conditions for playing cricket. The minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to be around 20 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Overall India vs South Africa Head-to-Head In ODI Matches
| Matches | India Won | South Africa Won | No Result |
| 90 | 37 | 50 | 3 |
India vs South Africa Head-to-Head In ODI World Cup Matches
| Matches | India Won | South Africa Won |
| 5 | 2 | 3 |
India vs South Africa Probable Playing 11
India Probable Playing 11
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj
South Africa Probable Playing 11
Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada
Players to watch for India
- Virat Kohli is in great form, having scored 442 runs with the help of 1 century and 4 fifties in 7 matches.
- Rohit Sharma is playing aggressive cricket in the opening position, and he has scored 402 runs in 7 matches with 1 century and 2 fifties.
- Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer have found their form at the right moment, with scores of 92 and 82, respectively.
- Bumrah is regularly taking crucial wickets with the new ball, which is helping the Indian team to restrict the opponents from scoring big in the first 15 overs.
- Mohammad Shami is in mind-blowing form, having taken two 5-wicket hauls in 3 matches.
- Currently, Bumrah has taken 15 wickets in 7 matches, while Shami has taken 14 wickets in 3 matches.
Setback for India
Hardik Pandya being ruled out of the World Cup due to injury is a significant blow to India.
Players to watch for South Africa
- Q de Kock is at the top of the table with the most runs in the World Cup 2023 so far. He has scored a staggering 545 runs in 7 matches, including 4 centuries with the highest score of 175.
- AK Markram and HE van der Dussen are playing very well and providing strong support to Q de Kock.
Setback for South Africa
Skipper Temba Bavuma is not in good form, and South Africa is struggling when it comes to chasing the target.
India vs South Africa Match Prediction
According to Google’s win probability, India has a 62% chance of winning the game. South Africa is particularly strong when they bat first, playing fearless cricket. However, they tend to struggle when chasing a target, as seen in their match against the Netherlands, where South Africa lost. On the other hand, India has shown strength in chasing during this tournament.
Therefore, it will be very interesting to see what the captain decides if they win the toss.
Disclaimer
This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While predicting the match outcomes, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.