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In the highly anticipated clash between India and South Africa in the 2023 World Cup, Match Number 37 is set to take place at the iconic Eden Gardens on the 5th of November, 2023, with the action kicking off at 2:00 p.m.
Cricket enthusiasts from around the world are eagerly awaiting this encounter, as both teams vie for supremacy on one of the sport’s grandest stages.
The historic Eden Gardens will be the backdrop for what promises to be an electrifying battle as these cricketing giants face off in a crucial World Cup showdown.
IND vs SA Head-to-Head ODI Records
In the cricketing rivalry between India and South Africa, the two teams have clashed on 90 occasions.
India has emerged victorious in 37 of these encounters, while South Africa holds the upper hand with 50 wins.
Three matches concluded without a result or a tie, with no ties recorded in their head-to-head history. In their most recent encounter, India displayed their dominance by defeating South Africa by a convincing margin of 7 wickets.
Looking at their most recent five matches, the rivalry remains keenly contested, as India has secured victories in two matches, while South Africa has come out on top in three.
This long-standing cricketing rivalry continues to captivate fans with its unpredictability and fierce competition.
Eden Gardens Pitch Report
The pitch at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata is renowned for its balanced characteristics, offering a fair contest between bat and ball. Over the course of the last 32 matches held at this venue, it has consistently proven to be a competitive arena for both batsmen and bowlers.
The average first innings score in these contests stands at 253 runs, indicating that it provides a reasonable challenge for the teams.
In terms of One Day International (ODI) statistics, Eden Gardens has hosted a total of 32 matches.
Of these, 19 were won by teams batting first, while 13 matches were claimed by the chasing teams. Remarkably, there has been no tie recorded in this ground’s ODI history.
The average first innings score of 253 underscores the equilibrium of the pitch, where neither batsmen nor bowlers hold a significant advantage.
The highest team score at this venue is a formidable 404/5, which was achieved by India, showcasing the pitch’s potential for substantial runs.
On the flip side, the lowest team total at Eden Gardens is 120/10, emphasising the challenge it can pose for batting sides.
Analysing the scoring pattern, it’s evident that Eden Gardens has seen a diverse range of performances.
There have been 5 matches where teams failed to reach 200 runs, 10 contests with scores between 200 and 249, 11 matches with scores ranging from 250 to 299, and 6 matches where teams crossed the 300-run mark.
This diversity in scoring patterns highlights the dynamic nature of the Eden Gardens pitch, making it an intriguing venue for ODI cricket.
IND vs SA Probable Playing XI
IND Probable Playing XI
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj
Bench: Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Ishan Kishan
SA probable Playing XI
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
Bench: Tabraiz Shamsi, Reeza Hendricks, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lizaad Williams.
