ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match will be played between India and South Africa today. The two will clash at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata from 2 pm. India are unbeaten in the tournament so far. India has hoisted the flag of victory in seven consecutive matches. The Rohit Sharma-led team has already entered the semi-finals. With this, South Africa benefited from Pakistan’s win and entered the semi-finals as well. South Africa have won 6 out of seven matches so far. The Temba Bavuma Brigade will now face a tough challenge from India. Let us tell you how the playing XI of India and South Africa could be.
The Indian team is at the top of the points table due to its strong performance. India defeated Sri Lanka by 302 runs in their last match. India is unlikely to make any changes to the playing XI against South Africa. India can then go with just three fast bowlers, one spinner, one spin all-rounder and six decent batsmen. Team India will expect another strong performance from fast bowler Mohammad Shami. Shami the all-rounder Hardik Pandya His absence has left a great void. He opened his claws against Sri Lanka. Let us tell you that Hardik is out of the World Cup due to an ankle injury. In his place, the famous Krishna has been included in the team.
On the other hand, a change can be seen in the playing eleven of South Africa. The Eden Gardens pitch is considered to be helpful for spinners. In such a situation, South Africa can play with two spinners. Captain Bavuma hinted in the pre-match press conference that Tabrez Shamsi might get a chance along with spinner Keshav Maharaj. Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee may have to sit out when Shamsi arrives. Well, Shamsi doesn’t have a special record against India. He has taken five wickets in six ODIs against India with an economy of 6.48.
India vs South Africa Probable Playing 11
India’s Probable Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Shami, Jasprat Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj.
South Africa’s Probable Playing XI: Temba Bavuma (capt), Quinton de Kock (wk), Rasi van der Deusen, Aiden Markram, Henrik Klaassen, David Miller, Marco Jensen, Gerald Coetzee/Tabaresh Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.