<p>It was the clash-of-the-table-toppers when India locked horns with South Africa in match 37 of the ODI World Cup 2023 edition on Sunday (Nov 5) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata. While many expected it to go down to the wire, Rohit Sharma-led India continued their unbeaten streak in the mega event by earning their eighth win on the trot, beating the Proteas by a massive 243-run margin.</p>

<p>Batting first,&nbsp;India&nbsp;rode on captain Rohit Sharma's&nbsp;24-ball&nbsp;40, Shreyas Iyer's 77 and birthday boy Virat Kohli's 101* to post 327/5.</p>

<p>In reply, the Proteas only managed&nbsp;a paltry&nbsp;83 in 26.1 overs, with Ravindra Jadeja taking 5 for&nbsp;33. So far, India have beaten the likes of five-time winners Australia, Afghanistan, arch-rivals Pakistan, Bangladesh, New Zealand, England, Sri Lanka and South Africa -- who are the only team apart from them with a semifinal berth -- and sit pretty at the top (with 16 points).</p>

<p>They are the team to beat and former Pakistan batting great Mohammad Yousuf feels Rohit &amp; Co. will remain unbeaten to win the World Cup at home.</p>

<p>“Before the match, it seemed that a close game between two top teams is on the cards. But after this match, only one team is on top in the tournament. India are favourites and that’s because they have top-class batters, bowlers and their fielding is also top notch and they are playing as a unit,” Yousuf opined on his YouTube channel.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">It’s Rahul Dravid’s hard work &amp; team’s spirit that team India is rocking in it’s own way. Rohit &amp; Dravid’s chemistry is spectacular.<br />
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<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sa-cwc-yes-virat-kohli-is-selfish-enough-to-venkatesh-prasad-silences-indian-batters-critics-655636">Ind vs SA, CWC: 'Yes Virat Kohli is selfish enough to...' - Venkatesh Prasad silences Indian batter's critics</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>'Rahul&nbsp;Dravid and Rohit Sharma have a beautiful chemistry....'</strong></h2>

<p>He further added, "India are performing brilliantly and the efforts and hard work are showing. One also should not forget Rahul Dravid’s contribution. Dravid helped the team gel together and make proper planning. Dravid and Rohit Sharma have a beautiful chemistry as they are able to take the entire team together.</p>

<p>“I don’t think India will lose any match in the tournament. It needs bad luck for them to lose. They have all their boxes ticked. There is no weakness in their team," the ex-Pakistani batter added.</p>

<p>India are assured to finish the league stage at the top. They have one more game to play, versus the Netherlands, on Sunday (Nov 12) in Bengaluru.</p>


It was the clash-of-the-table-toppers when India locked horns with South Africa in match 37 of the ODI World Cup 2023 edition on Sunday (Nov 5) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

It was the clash-of-the-table-toppers when India locked horns with South Africa in match 37 of the ODI World Cup 2023 edition on Sunday (Nov 5) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata. While many expected it to go down to the wire, Rohit Sharma-led India continued their unbeaten streak in the mega event by earning their eighth win on the trot, beating the Proteas by a massive 243-run margin. Batting first, India rode on captain Rohit Sharma's 24-ball 40, Shreyas Iyer's 77 and birthday boy Virat Kohli's 101* to post 327/5. In reply, the Proteas only managed a paltry 83 in 26.1 overs, with Ravindra Jadeja taking 5 for 33. So far, India have beaten the likes of five-time winners Australia, Afghanistan, arch-rivals Pakistan, Bangladesh, New Zealand, England, Sri Lanka and South Africa -- who are the only team apart from them with a semifinal berth -- and sit pretty at the top (with 16 points). They are the team to beat and former Pakistan batting great Mohammad Yousuf feels Rohit & Co. will remain unbeaten to win the World Cup at home. “Before the match, it seemed that a close game between two top teams is on the cards. But after this match, only one team is on top in the tournament. India are favourites and that’s because they have top-class batters, bowlers and their fielding is also top notch and they are playing as a unit,” Yousuf opined on his YouTube channel. It’s Rahul Dravid’s hard work & team’s spirit that team India is rocking in it’s own way. Rohit & Dravid’s chemistry is spectacular. For detailed video click the given link.#INDvSAhttps://t.co/Nu3LQAJ9WS pic.twitter.com/OGSVqXp7D9 — Mohammad Yousaf (@yousaf1788) November 5, 2023 × Also read: Ind vs SA, CWC: 'Yes Virat Kohli is selfish enough to...' - Venkatesh Prasad silences Indian batter's critics 'Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma have a beautiful chemistry....' He further added, "India are performing brilliantly and the efforts and hard work are showing. One also should not forget Rahul Dravid’s contribution. Dravid helped the team gel together and make proper planning. Dravid and Rohit Sharma have a beautiful chemistry as they are able to take the entire team together. “I don’t think India will lose any match in the tournament. It needs bad luck for them to lose. They have all their boxes ticked. There is no weakness in their team," the ex-Pakistani batter added. India are assured to finish the league stage at the top. They have one more game to play, versus the Netherlands, on Sunday (Nov 12) in Bengaluru.

Don’t think India will lose any match in ODI World Cup 2023: Former Pakistan great's big claim

<p>Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam has become a new topic of debate in the cricketing world. Several big names have weighed their opinions based on their talents and hard work in the debate. Now, former Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf talked about these two big names.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/was-asked-number-of-things-tim-paine-clarifies-his-creating-sideshows-comments-384987" hreflang="en">'Was asked number of things': Tim Paine clarifies his 'creating sideshows' comments</a></p>

<p>"I've never seen him practice but have followed some his training videos on Twitter or some place else. In today's era, if someone asks me what is modern cricket, I 'd say it 's about training. The players today are fit and fast, as is Virat Kohli, which is the reason behind his terrific performances," Mohammad Yousuf said on the YouTube Show 'Cricast'</p>

<p>"He has 70 centuries in ODIs and T20Is combined. In ODIs, he has some 12000 runs and is approaching the 10K mark in Tests as well. In T20I as well, he has some great numbers. His performance in all three eras is high-class. In today's era, he is the No. 1 batsman. I have earlier said as well that comparisons with the players of previous era in unfair. Despite that, his performances are unbelievable."</p>

<p>While talking about Babar Azam, Yousuf said that the Pakistan skipper has worked on his talent and has left a path for youngsters in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Babar has worked on his talent. He undergoes tough drills and practices. I keep telling these younger players that the harder they work on their practice, the easier it will get playing matches. Babar has been doing that constantly and look... today he is No. 1 in ODIs, No. 3 in T20Is, he's No. 6 at Tests. So, it's a big achievement that one player is in Top 10 of all three formats of ICC rankings," Yousuf added.</p>


Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam has become a new topic of debate in the cricketing world. Several big names have weighed their opinions based on their talents and hard work in the debate.

Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam has become a new topic of debate in the cricketing world. Several big names have weighed their opinions based on their talents and hard work in the debate. Now, former Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf talked about these two big names. ALSO READ: 'Was asked number of things': Tim Paine clarifies his 'creating sideshows' comments "I've never seen him practice but have followed some his training videos on Twitter or some place else. In today's era, if someone asks me what is modern cricket, I 'd say it 's about training. The players today are fit and fast, as is Virat Kohli, which is the reason behind his terrific performances," Mohammad Yousuf said on the YouTube Show 'Cricast' "He has 70 centuries in ODIs and T20Is combined. In ODIs, he has some 12000 runs and is approaching the 10K mark in Tests as well. In T20I as well, he has some great numbers. His performance in all three eras is high-class. In today's era, he is the No. 1 batsman. I have earlier said as well that comparisons with the players of previous era in unfair. Despite that, his performances are unbelievable." While talking about Babar Azam, Yousuf said that the Pakistan skipper has worked on his talent and has left a path for youngsters in the country. "Babar has worked on his talent. He undergoes tough drills and practices. I keep telling these younger players that the harder they work on their practice, the easier it will get playing matches. Babar has been doing that constantly and look... today he is No. 1 in ODIs, No. 3 in T20Is, he's No. 6 at Tests. So, it's a big achievement that one player is in Top 10 of all three formats of ICC rankings," Yousuf added.

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Don’t think India will lose any match in ODI World Cup 2023: Former Pakistan great's big claim

Mohammad Yousuf gives his take on Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam debate