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India vs South Africa, ICC World Cup 2023: Key Player Battles To Watch Out For

South Africa take on hosts India at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata for match no. 37 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Sunday, November 5. This will be one of the most highly anticipated matches of the tournament, considering the terrific run of form displayed by both teams, who currently are fighting it out for the top spot. A victory here could determine which team takes the top spot and both teams will not want to take this for granted.

Watch: Having Booked Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Final Spot, Indian Team Arrives In Kolkata For South Africa Game

The Indian cricket team on Friday arrived at Kolkata airport ahead of their clash against South Africa in the World Cup. After securing one of the final four spots in the ongoing World Cup, India will square off against South Africa who have had a sensational tournament till now. The Men in Blue are currently unbeaten after playing seven games in the tournament so far and will be keen to continue with their winning run. Mohammed Shami's arrival in the playing XI has reshaped the entire pace unit and has added a different dimension to their attack.

India vs South Africa, Cricket World Cup 2023: Fantasy XI Prediction, Top Captaincy And Vice-Captaincy Picks

India are all set to take on South Africa in the marquee clash of the Cricket World Cup 2023 on November 5. The match will be staged at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, beginning at 2:00 PM IST. With players from both sides on top of their games, it may well prove to be challenging to pick a perfect XI for fantasy cricket players that will fetch them maximum points. The Indian cricket team is the only unbeaten side remaining in the tournament with seven wins out of seven. They registered a massive 302-run win over Sri Lanka when they took the field last time out.

Watch: Having Booked Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Final Spot, Indian Team Arrives In Kolkata For South Africa Game

The Indian cricket team on Friday arrived at Kolkata airport ahead of their clash against South Africa in the World Cup. After securing one of the final four spots in the ongoing World Cup, India will square off against South Africa who have had a sensational tournament till now. The Men in Blue are currently unbeaten after playing seven games in the tournament so far and will be keen to continue with their winning run. Mohammed Shami's arrival in the playing XI has reshaped the entire pace unit and has added a different dimension to their attack.

India vs South Africa, Cricket World Cup 2023: Rahul Dravid Checks In At Eden Gardens, 'Happy' With Match Strip

The Indian team bus left for hotel from airport but head coach Rahul Dravid and his coaching staff took a detour to Eden Gardens on Friday to get a first-hand look of the track allocated for Sunday's World Cup game against South Africa. It is expected to be a batting belter but the kind of pace attack the Indian team has at its disposal, even the best of batting tracks can turn into a pacer's paradise. It's a classic Dravid trait and in most cities, the head coach will find some time to get a feel of the 22-yard strip upon arrival. The entire outfield sans two tracks were under cover as the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) didn't want to take a risk with forecast of unseasonal showers in next two days.

Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table: How Afghanistan's Win Impacts Pakistan's Semifinals Dream

Afghanistan cricket team boosted their chances of reaching the Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinals with a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Netherlands in Lucknow on Friday. This was the fourth win for Afghanistan as they leapfrogged Pakistan to grab the fifth position in the standings with eight points. As a result, they have the same amount of points after seven matches as New Zealand but the Kiwis are ahead on Net Run Rate (NRR). Australia are third with eight points but they have played just six games.

Cricket Association Of Bengal Summoned By Kolkata Police Over Alleged Black Marketing Of Cricket World Cup Tickets

Kolkata Police has summoned officials of the Cricket Association of Bengal and the online ticket booking portal following a complaint lodged alleging black marketing of tickets for Sunday's ICC World Cup match between India and South Africa, an officer said. The police issued notices to CAB and the online ticket booking portal asking them to appear before them on Thursday but none of the representatives of the CAB and the online ticket booking portal appeared before them, the officer said.

ODI World Cup 2023: New Zealand Call Kyle Jamieson As Cover For Matt Henry

Pace bowling all-rounder Kyle Jamieson has been called up in the New Zealand squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup as a cover for Matt Henry, who sustained an injury during match against South Africa at Pune. "Kyle Jamieson has been called into the BLACKCAPS ICC Cricket World Cup squad in India as cover. Jamieson, who was previously with the squad as cover for Tim Southee earlier in the tournament, will arrive in Bengaluru late on Thursday ahead of Saturday's game against Pakistan," said New Zealand Cricket (NZC) in a statement.

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India vs South Africa, ICC World Cup 2023: Key Player Battles To Watch Out For

Watch: Having Booked Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Final Spot, Indian Team Arrives In Kolkata For South Africa Game

India vs South Africa, Cricket World Cup 2023: Fantasy XI Prediction, Top Captaincy And Vice-Captaincy Picks

Watch: Having Booked Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Final Spot, Indian Team Arrives In Kolkata For South Africa Game

India vs South Africa, Cricket World Cup 2023: Rahul Dravid Checks In At Eden Gardens, 'Happy' With Match Strip

Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table: How Afghanistan's Win Impacts Pakistan's Semifinals Dream

Cricket Association Of Bengal Summoned By Kolkata Police Over Alleged Black Marketing Of Cricket World Cup Tickets

ODI World Cup 2023: New Zealand Call Kyle Jamieson As Cover For Matt Henry