India is poised to face South Africa in their next World Cup 2023 group-stage match. Rohit Sharma's Indian team, undefeated so far, will go head-to-head against Temba Bavuma's South African team, which has been soaring high, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
India has stood out in the tournament, closely followed by South Africa, who have suffered only one loss so far. South Africa has been the top-performing batting side, consistently setting formidable targets for their opponents.
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On the other hand, India has shown comfort in both batting innings, but it is their bowling attack that has consistently put them ahead of their opponents. However, India has encountered a setback with the exclusion of all-rounder Hardik Pandya for the remainder of the tournament. The team has replaced Pandya with fast bowler Prasidh Krishna, although it is unlikely that he will be considered for the playing XI in the tournament.
South Africa's key batsmen, with the exception of Temba Bavuma, have been in excellent form. Quinton de Kock, in particular, has been outstanding, having already scored four centuries in the World Cup. South Africa has performed best when batting first, struggling comparatively while chasing targets in some matches.
Their upcoming match against India at Eden Gardens will serve as a significant challenge for South Africa's batting lineup, as India's Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj are currently in top form.
Meanwhile, the weather forecast indicates a day with scattered clouds and occasional sunshine. The temperature is expected to reach around 28 degrees Celsius during the day and dip to a slightly cooler 22 degrees Celsius in the evening. There is a low probability of rain, with only a four per cent chance of precipitation. The humidity levels are moderate, at approximately 51 per cent. Additionally, the sky is predicted to be mostly covered with clouds, with a 99 per cent cloud cover.
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