Game 37 of the highly anticipated ODI World Cup 2023 is set to witness a thrilling clash between two cricketing giants, India and South Africa. Scheduled to take place at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday, November 5, this encounter promises to be a spectacle, featuring a clash of titans. With both teams displaying impressive form in the tournament, fans around the world are in for a treat as they eagerly await this high-stakes contest.
Team India Playing XI
India’s playing XI for the ICC World Cup 2023 match against South Africa is a powerhouse of talent and statistics bear testament to their prowess. At the moment, there isn’t a weakness at all in the team. Captain Rohit Sharma has been a standout performer, amassing 402 runs in 7 matches, showcasing his exceptional batting skills.
Partnering with Rohit at the top is Shubman Gill, who recently played a stellar knock of 92 runs, contributing significantly to the team’s success. In the middle-order, Virat Kohli stands tall as the tournament’s highest run-scorer, having accumulated 442 runs, including a century and four half-centuries.
Shreyas Iyer has also made his mark with 216 runs and two half-centuries in 7 matches. KL Rahul, not just as a wicketkeeper but also as a batsman, boasts a remarkable batting average of 79.0, having scored 237 runs in 6 innings.
Suryakumar Yadav, though lower down the order, has contributed with 63 runs in the limited opportunities he has had in the tournament. Ravindra Jadeja, as a spin all-rounder, has not only scored 82 runs but has also been a force to reckon with in the bowling department, claiming 9 wickets at a remarkable economy of 3.78.
Kuldeep Yadav, the left-arm spinner, has been exceptional with 10 wickets in 7 games at an average of 26.40 and an economy rate of just 4.40. Mohammed Shami, the leading pacer, has been phenomenal with 14 wickets in just 3 games at an astonishing average of 6.71 and an economy of 4.27.
Jasprit Bumrah, another key pacer, leads the wicket charts for India with 15 scalps at an average of 14.60 and an impressive economy rate of 3.72. Mohammed Siraj, with a recent 3-wicket haul, has picked up 9 wickets in 6 games.
India (IND):
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Mohammed Shami
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Siraj
Team South Africa
Quinton de Kock, the left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman, leads the charge with a remarkable 545 runs, including four centuries in just seven matches. His explosive form and exceptional consistency make him a linchpin in the top order. Alongside him, skipper Temba Bavuma may have faced individual challenges, accumulating 111 runs in five matches, but his leadership qualities have steered the team to success.
The middle order of South Africa is bolstered by seasoned performers who have delivered under pressure. Rassie van der Dussen, after a stunning century in the last match, has cemented his status as the team’s top one-down batsman. His impressive tally of 353 runs in seven games, with an average of over 50 and two centuries, showcases his pivotal role. Aiden Markram, another middle-order dynamo, has been a driving force with 362 runs in seven innings, maintaining an exceptional average of over 60 and contributing one century and three half-centuries to the team’s cause. Heinrich Klaasen adds further depth to the middle order, having scored 315 runs at an average of 52, including a century and a half-century, making him a reliable presence in crunch situations. David Miller, though inconsistent, offers explosive capabilities in the lower middle order, having notched up 220 runs in seven matches, with a quickfire half-century in his arsenal.
South Africa’s bowling attack is fortified by a group of talented pacers and a capable spinner. Kagiso Rabada, one of the premier fast bowlers, has picked up 11 wickets in six matches at an average of 21.36, showcasing his ability to strike crucial blows. Lungi Ngidi, another pacer, has provided valuable contributions with seven wickets in six games, despite an economy rate of 6.85. Marco Jansen, an outstanding all-rounder, has excelled with both bat and ball. With 16 wickets in seven games, he is the leading wicket-taker for the side, maintaining an impressive average of 20.06. Furthermore, he has contributed 143 runs with the bat, displaying his versatility. Keshav Maharaj, the left-arm spinner, has been instrumental with his 11 wickets in seven matches at an average of 26.45 and an impressive economy rate of 4.93. Collectively, this well-rounded bowling unit adds depth and variety to South Africa’s arsenal, making them a formidable contender in the ICC World Cup 2023.
South Africa (SA):
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Temba Bavuma (c)
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Aiden Markram
- Heinrich Klaasen
- David Miller
- Marco Jansen
- Gerald Coetzee
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kagiso Rabada
- Lungi Ngidi
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