In the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 points table, South Africa currently occupies the second position. They’ve secured six victories and suffered one defeat in their seven matches during the round-robin stage, amassing a total of 12 points.

Quinton de Kock stands as South Africa’s leading run-scorer, having accumulated an impressive 545 runs at a strike rate of 112, featuring 18 sixes and 54 fours. Aiden Markram has also contributed significantly, notching up 362 runs at a strike rate of 117.

Marco Jansen has been the standout bowler for South Africa, with an impressive tally of 16 wickets. His bowling average stands at 20, coupled with an economy rate of 5.84.

On the other hand, India holds the top spot in the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 points table. They have secured victories in all seven of their round-robin matches, accumulating a total of 14 points.

Virat Kohli is India’s leading run-scorer, amassing 442 runs at a strike rate of 89. He has hit 6 sixes and 40 fours. Rohit Sharma has also made a notable contribution, with 402 runs at a strike rate of 119.

Jasprit Bumrah has shone as India’s premier bowler, boasting an impressive tally of 15 wickets. His bowling average stands at 14, complemented by an economy rate of 3.72.

India: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul (wk), Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Suryakumar Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, Rassie van der Dussen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee,   Lungi Ngidi

The Eden Gardens pitch caters to the preferences of batsmen. It provides a good bounce in the initial phases of the game but tends to slow down as the match progresses, creating advantageous conditions for spin bowlers. Choosing to bat first and establishing a substantial target is often considered a prudent choice at this iconic venue.

The ODI World Cup showdown between India and South Africa is scheduled to commence at 2 p.m. (IST) at the renowned Eden Gardens in Kolkata. According to the latest AccuWeather report, the weather forecast indicates a partly cloudy day with intermittent sunshine. Anticipated temperatures are expected to reach a high of 28 degrees Celsius during the daytime, gradually decreasing to a slightly cooler 22 degrees Celsius in the evening.

Rainfall is unlikely, with only a 4% chance of precipitation, signifying a minimal risk of showers on the match day. Additionally, humidity levels are relatively low, standing at 51%. The sky is forecasted to be predominantly overcast, with cloud cover reaching 99 percent.

Venue: Kolkata’s Eden Gardens.

Situated in:  Gostho Paul Sarani, Maidan, B. B. D. Bagh Kolkata, West Bengal

Seating Capacity: Approximately 66,000