ODI World Cup 2023

India vs South Africa: Weather Report from Kolkata for crucial ODI World Cup 2023 clash

Rohit Sharma’s high-flying Indian side will take on Temba Bavuma’s emphatic South African unit at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata tomorrow. This match is shaping up to be a blockbuster, with both teams evenly matched and in excellent form.

India is yet to be defeated in the World Cup so far. Their batting lineup has been firing on all cylinders, with all the batters doing well in some game or the other. Senior stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have exhibited scintillating performances and are perched atop the run-scoring charts. Other notable contributors with the bat include KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Ravindra Jadeja, which augurs well for the hosts.

The bowlers have been simply sensational, decimating sides at will, as evidenced by their performances against England and Sri Lanka. Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja have been consistently impressive, and in the previous match, Mohammed Siraj also found his rhythm.

South Africa, on the other hand, has suffered a solitary loss in the tournament thus far. They have arguably been the most prolific batting side in the World Cup, with Quinton de Kock emerging as the star with four centuries already. Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klassen, and Rassie van der Dussen have also made significant contributions with the bat. The bowling attack has been spearheaded by the towering Marco Jansen, who has picked up 16 wickets in just 7 games. Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, and Kagiso Rabada have also been extremely effective.

Therefore, tomorrow’s match is likely to be a thrilling one, especially with the possibility of these two teams meeting again in the final in a couple of weeks.

No interruption expected in Kolkata

The weather in the “City of Joy” is anticipated to be conducive for the entire game. A hazy day is forecast, with a minimal (4%) chance of precipitation. Cloud cover is likely, with the temperature expected to peak at 33 degrees Celsius.

A full-capacity crowd is expected to be in attendance for tomorrow’s game. After the culmination of this game, both India and South Africa will be left with one game each, against the Netherlands and Afghanistan respectively.