India, South Africa face off in top-of-the -table clash

Fakhar Zaman and skipper Babar Azam keep Pakistan alive in the race for the semi-finals at the ICC ODI World Cup. The Men in Green defeated New Zealand by 21 runs via the DLS method in Bengaluru. Zaman hit an unbeaten 126 off 81 balls while Azam remained not out on 66. Pakistan's former coach Dav Whatmore decodes Zaman's masterclass with Wion's Esha Hanspal and Nikhil Mathur on Wion World of Cricket.

ODI WC: Fakhar and Babar fire Pakistan past New Zealand

Right then, one month into the World Cup campaign and only two teams have made it out of the league stage so far - India and South Africa. Imposing themselves in the seven-odd games they each have played, the two teams will be locking horns on Sunday (Nov 5) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata to earn the bragging rights of finishing on top of the points table.&nbsp;

India come into the match as the only unbeaten side of the tournament while South Africa only have an aberration of a defeat against the Netherlands on their otherwise, glowing CV. While India have played an all-round game through the World Cup, South Africa have majorly relied on outmuscling the opponents in the first half of the game by batting first and putting mountainous targets.&nbsp;

That's not to say the bowling had underfired for the Proteas. Marco Jansen has been breathing fire in the powerplay overs while Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee and Keshav Maharaj have provided adequate help in the middle overs.&nbsp;

As for the 2011 World Cup champions,&nbsp;with Hardik Pandya out of the tournament, they will be forced to revert to their six-batters and five-bowlers formula, which, up until now, has served them well. The batting will rely on captain Rohit Sharma to provide the early impetus with Virat Kohli aiming to go big on what would be his 35th birthday.&nbsp;

<h2>Result prediction:&nbsp;</h2>

Predicting a top-of-the-table clash is never an easy proposition but given the way the Indian side has gone about its business in the tournament so far, it wouldn't be a wild call to assume that the hosts have the advantage.&nbsp;

<h2>What did the teams say?</h2>

Quizzed about the lack of a sixth bowling option on the eve of the match, Indian head coach Rahul Dravid had a tongue-in-cheek reply, suggesting that Virat Kohli will be up to roll his arms if the situation demands.&nbsp;

&nbsp;"Yes, we don't have the sixth bowling option&nbsp;but we have a wrong-footed inswinger menace whom we can back for a few overs," said Dravid.&nbsp;

"He was close to bowling in the last game with the crowd pushing him to&nbsp;do so. The response of the team and the players has&nbsp;been really good," he added.&nbsp;

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South African captain Temba Bavuma said:&nbsp;"Playing at Eden Gardens is an occasion, but it does become another game of cricket."

<h2>Predicted playing XIs:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

India: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

South Africa:&nbsp;Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi

Right then, one month into the World Cup campaign and only two teams have made it out of the league stage so far - India and South Africa. Imposing themselves in the seven-odd games they each have played, the two teams will be locking horns on Sunday (Nov 5) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata to earn the bragging rights of finishing on top of the points table.

Right then, one month into the World Cup campaign and only two teams have made it out of the league stage so far - India and South Africa. Imposing themselves in the seven-odd games they each have played, the two teams will be locking horns on Sunday (Nov 5) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata to earn the bragging rights of finishing on top of the points table. India come into the match as the only unbeaten side of the tournament while South Africa only have an aberration of a defeat against the Netherlands on their otherwise, glowing CV. While India have played an all-round game through the World Cup, South Africa have majorly relied on outmuscling the opponents in the first half of the game by batting first and putting mountainous targets. That's not to say the bowling had underfired for the Proteas. Marco Jansen has been breathing fire in the powerplay overs while Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee and Keshav Maharaj have provided adequate help in the middle overs. As for the 2011 World Cup champions, with Hardik Pandya out of the tournament, they will be forced to revert to their six-batters and five-bowlers formula, which, up until now, has served them well. The batting will rely on captain Rohit Sharma to provide the early impetus with Virat Kohli aiming to go big on what would be his 35th birthday. Result prediction: Predicting a top-of-the-table clash is never an easy proposition but given the way the Indian side has gone about its business in the tournament so far, it wouldn't be a wild call to assume that the hosts have the advantage. What did the teams say? Quizzed about the lack of a sixth bowling option on the eve of the match, Indian head coach Rahul Dravid had a tongue-in-cheek reply, suggesting that Virat Kohli will be up to roll his arms if the situation demands. "Yes, we don't have the sixth bowling option but we have a wrong-footed inswinger menace whom we can back for a few overs," said Dravid. "He was close to bowling in the last game with the crowd pushing him to do so. The response of the team and the players has been really good," he added. Also read | World Cup 2023: Coach Rahul Dravid jokes about Virat Kohli being the 'menacing' 6th bowling option South African captain Temba Bavuma said: "Playing at Eden Gardens is an occasion, but it does become another game of cricket." Predicted playing XIs: India: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi

World Cup 2023: India take on South Africa in top-of-the-table clash - Preview and result prediction

Indian men's cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid has joked about the lack of a sixth bowling option in the squad by stating that Virat Kohli with his 'wong-footed' bowling action could fill in the gap.&nbsp;

Speaking to reporters on the eve of the World Cup match against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Dravid made the 'tongue-in-cheek' remark.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"Yes, we don't have the sixth bowling option&nbsp;but we have a wrong-footed inswinger menace whom we can back for a few overs," said Dravid.&nbsp;

"He was close to bowling in the last game with the crowd pushing him to&nbsp;do so. The response of the team and the players has&nbsp;been really good," he added.&nbsp;

Apart from his batting credentials, Kohli is adored by the fans for his unique bowling action. During the India vs Sri Lanka match, the fans in the stand were egging captain Rohit Sharma to give the ball to Kohli as the islanders lost six&nbsp;wickets with only 14 runs on the board.&nbsp;

Kohli rarely bowls in international matches but had to roll up his arms, early in the tournament when Hardik Pandya walked out of the field due to an injury, mid-way into the over.&nbsp;

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<h2>Hardik Pandya ruled out of the tournament&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

India have been rendered without a sixth bowling option after all-rounder Hardik Pandya was ruled out of the tournament&nbsp;due to an ankle injury. The management announced Pandya's absence on Saturday (Nov 4) stating that Prasidh Krishna had been named as his replacement.&nbsp;

In Pandya's absence, India brought in pacer Mohammed Shami to bolster the bowling attack and replaced bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur with Suryakumar Yadav to balance the batting. The changes have been exceptional for India as Shami took 14 wickets in three matches with two five-fors.

India, meanwhile, are on the top of the points table with seven wins in seven games, becoming the first team to qualify for the semis.

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Squads:

India&nbsp;Squad: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Ishan Kishan, Shardul Thakur, Ravichandran Ashwin, Prasidh Krishna

South Africa&nbsp;Squad: Quinton de Kock(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Reeza Hendricks, Lizaad Williams

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian men's cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid has joked about the lack of a sixth bowling option in the squad by stating that Virat Kohli with his 'wong-footed' bowling action could fill in the gap.

Indian men's cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid has joked about the lack of a sixth bowling option in the squad by stating that Virat Kohli with his 'wong-footed' bowling action could fill in the gap. Speaking to reporters on the eve of the World Cup match against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Dravid made the 'tongue-in-cheek' remark. "Yes, we don't have the sixth bowling option but we have a wrong-footed inswinger menace whom we can back for a few overs," said Dravid. "He was close to bowling in the last game with the crowd pushing him to do so. The response of the team and the players has been really good," he added. Apart from his batting credentials, Kohli is adored by the fans for his unique bowling action. During the India vs Sri Lanka match, the fans in the stand were egging captain Rohit Sharma to give the ball to Kohli as the islanders lost six wickets with only 14 runs on the board. Kohli rarely bowls in international matches but had to roll up his arms, early in the tournament when Hardik Pandya walked out of the field due to an injury, mid-way into the over. Watch | Hardik Pandya ruled out of remainder of WC × Hardik Pandya ruled out of the tournament India have been rendered without a sixth bowling option after all-rounder Hardik Pandya was ruled out of the tournament due to an ankle injury. The management announced Pandya's absence on Saturday (Nov 4) stating that Prasidh Krishna had been named as his replacement. In Pandya's absence, India brought in pacer Mohammed Shami to bolster the bowling attack and replaced bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur with Suryakumar Yadav to balance the batting. The changes have been exceptional for India as Shami took 14 wickets in three matches with two five-fors. India, meanwhile, are on the top of the points table with seven wins in seven games, becoming the first team to qualify for the semis. Also read | ODI World Cup 2023: India all-rounder Hardik Pandya ruled out of tournament with injury Squads: India Squad: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Ishan Kishan, Shardul Thakur, Ravichandran Ashwin, Prasidh Krishna South Africa Squad: Quinton de Kock(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Reeza Hendricks, Lizaad Williams (With inputs from agencies)

World Cup 2023: Coach Rahul Dravid jokes about Virat Kohli being the 'menacing' 6th bowling option

Sri Lanka men's cricket team cancelled their training session in Delhi on Saturday (Nov 4) ahead of their World Cup match against Bangladesh at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The team followed advice from the doctors who said it was not healthy to practice outdoors due to the severe pollution&nbsp;currently engulfing the national capital, according to an ESPNCricinfo report.&nbsp;

The Sri Lankan team is scheduled to square up against subcontinent rivals Bangladesh on Monday (Nov 6) but the pollution in Delhi may prove a major hindrance in the match going ahead. The air quality index (AQI) for the capital has been consistently above 400 for the last few days and is expected to stay that way till Tuesday next week.&nbsp;

The Sri Lankan team's cancellation of&nbsp;its practice session comes a day after the Bangladesh cricket team also did the same.&nbsp;

"Due to worsening conditions, we didn't take the chance.&nbsp;We have two more training days. Some of us developed coughing, so there's a risk factor. We don't want to get sick," said Bangladesh team director Khaled Mahmud.&nbsp;

Notably, the Bangladesh team has another practice session scheduled at 6 pm on Saturday but given the pollution, it appears highly unlikely that it will go ahead.&nbsp;

"We don't know if things will improve, but we have training tomorrow. We want all the players to be fit for the important game coming up on November 6," added Mahmud.&nbsp;

According to reports, come the matchday, the officials will treat air pollution just as they would other weather condition. Meaning, the play could be called off if the conditions are not fit to play and players' health is under jeopardy.&nbsp;

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<h2>What happens if the match is cancelled?</h2>

The Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh is the last match in Delhi in the ODI World Cup before the action shifts to knockouts. While Bangladesh have already been eliminated of the tournament, Sri Lanka remain on the precipice, especially after receiving a thumping by the Indian side earlier this week.&nbsp;

Sri Lanka were bundled out on a meagre total of 55 whilst chasing a 358-run target. Thus, if the match is cancelled in the extreme case, it won't do a whole lot of damage to either team's chances at the World Cup. However, with a spot in the 2025 Champions Trophy on the line, both teams would hope for the play to go ahead.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Sri Lanka men's cricket team cancelled their training session in Delhi on Saturday (Nov 4) ahead of their World Cup match against Bangladesh at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Sri Lanka men's cricket team cancelled their training session in Delhi on Saturday (Nov 4) ahead of their World Cup match against Bangladesh at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The team followed advice from the doctors who said it was not healthy to practice outdoors due to the severe pollution currently engulfing the national capital, according to an ESPNCricinfo report. The Sri Lankan team is scheduled to square up against subcontinent rivals Bangladesh on Monday (Nov 6) but the pollution in Delhi may prove a major hindrance in the match going ahead. The air quality index (AQI) for the capital has been consistently above 400 for the last few days and is expected to stay that way till Tuesday next week. The Sri Lankan team's cancellation of its practice session comes a day after the Bangladesh cricket team also did the same. "Due to worsening conditions, we didn't take the chance. We have two more training days. Some of us developed coughing, so there's a risk factor. We don't want to get sick," said Bangladesh team director Khaled Mahmud. Notably, the Bangladesh team has another practice session scheduled at 6 pm on Saturday but given the pollution, it appears highly unlikely that it will go ahead. "We don't know if things will improve, but we have training tomorrow. We want all the players to be fit for the important game coming up on November 6," added Mahmud. According to reports, come the matchday, the officials will treat air pollution just as they would other weather condition. Meaning, the play could be called off if the conditions are not fit to play and players' health is under jeopardy. Also read | ODI World Cup 2023: Bangladesh cancel training session ahead of Sri Lanka clash due to poor AQI in Delhi What happens if the match is cancelled? The Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh is the last match in Delhi in the ODI World Cup before the action shifts to knockouts. While Bangladesh have already been eliminated of the tournament, Sri Lanka remain on the precipice, especially after receiving a thumping by the Indian side earlier this week. Sri Lanka were bundled out on a meagre total of 55 whilst chasing a 358-run target. Thus, if the match is cancelled in the extreme case, it won't do a whole lot of damage to either team's chances at the World Cup. However, with a spot in the 2025 Champions Trophy on the line, both teams would hope for the play to go ahead. (With inputs from agencies)

World Cup 2023: After Bangladesh, Sri Lanka also cancel training due to Delhi pollution

Familiar foes Australia and England square off at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad in match 36 of the ICC ODI World Cup. The defending champions are at the bottom of the table and the Aussies could deliver the final blow to officially eliminate the three lions. Australia are in contention for a semi-final berth but England can play spoilsport. Wion's Esha Hanspal sets up the clash with 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore.

ODI WC: Australia face beleaguered England in Ahmedabad

New Zealand and Pakistan – two powerhouses of world cricket - will be up against each other in match 35 of World Cup 2023 in Bengaluru on Saturday (Nov 4). The first of the doubleheader is the most crucial game for the two as both the Kiwis and Pakistan are fighting to seal the semifinals spot. With plenty at stake, these two sides will come in with their A-games. Here is the match preview and result prediction of the New Zealand vs Pakistan World Cup 2023 game.

<h2>After enough of losses, Kiwis eye comeback win</h2>

Starting the World Cup 2023 with successive wins, the Kiwis found themselves on the receiving end on the past few occasions, losing to India, Australia and South Africa in three back-to-back matches. With only two games left for them to decide their fate in this edition, the Kiwis still have plenty to play for.

Given the long list of players out with injuries, New Zealand will have a task at hand to form the best XI and take on the unpredictable Pakistan side in Bengaluru in the day game.

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While their regular captain, Kane Williamson, continues to recover from the fractured thumb, the onus would again fall on the middle order to bail them out in the crisis.

Against Pakistan at this venue with relatively smaller boundaries, New Zealand bowlers would need to execute their plans well to avoid suffering the same fate the faced against the daunting Protean team, conceding more than 350.

<h3>Pakistan peaking at the right time</h3>

After a horrendous show during their mid-tournament matches, Pakistan seem to have found their lost mojo and will eye a thumping win over New Zealand to stay in the fight for the semis race. Though they need other factors to fall in their places to cruise through, the Men in Green will approach this game as a do-or-die.

With Fakhar Zaman returning to the top order, Pakistan would like to unload some fireworks earlier. The relatively stable middle order will need to grind more and pile up huge runs in case Pakistan bats first.&nbsp;

The bowlers, like always, will be their go-to department, with the leader of the pack Shaheen Shah Afridi hogging all limelight.&nbsp;

Result Prediction:

As tough as it gets for anyone to predict the result of this high-octane World Cup clash, Pakistan will enter the contest being slight favourites over the New Zealanders.&nbsp;

Predicted XIs of both teams –

Pakistan - Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jr and Haris Rauf

New Zealand - Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (C, wk), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee and Trent Boult

New Zealand and Pakistan – two powerhouses of world cricket - will be up against each other in match 35 of World Cup 2023 in Bengaluru on Saturday (Nov 4). The first of the doubleheader is the most crucial game for the two as both the Kiwis and Pakistan are fighting to seal the semifinals spot.

New Zealand and Pakistan – two powerhouses of world cricket - will be up against each other in match 35 of World Cup 2023 in Bengaluru on Saturday (Nov 4). The first of the doubleheader is the most crucial game for the two as both the Kiwis and Pakistan are fighting to seal the semifinals spot. With plenty at stake, these two sides will come in with their A-games. Here is the match preview and result prediction of the New Zealand vs Pakistan World Cup 2023 game. After enough of losses, Kiwis eye comeback win Starting the World Cup 2023 with successive wins, the Kiwis found themselves on the receiving end on the past few occasions, losing to India, Australia and South Africa in three back-to-back matches. With only two games left for them to decide their fate in this edition, the Kiwis still have plenty to play for. Given the long list of players out with injuries, New Zealand will have a task at hand to form the best XI and take on the unpredictable Pakistan side in Bengaluru in the day game. ALSO READ: ODI World Cup 2023: Pakistan players not playing in IPL is a disadvantage, feels Mickey Arthur While their regular captain, Kane Williamson, continues to recover from the fractured thumb, the onus would again fall on the middle order to bail them out in the crisis. Against Pakistan at this venue with relatively smaller boundaries, New Zealand bowlers would need to execute their plans well to avoid suffering the same fate the faced against the daunting Protean team, conceding more than 350. Pakistan peaking at the right time After a horrendous show during their mid-tournament matches, Pakistan seem to have found their lost mojo and will eye a thumping win over New Zealand to stay in the fight for the semis race. Though they need other factors to fall in their places to cruise through, the Men in Green will approach this game as a do-or-die. With Fakhar Zaman returning to the top order, Pakistan would like to unload some fireworks earlier. The relatively stable middle order will need to grind more and pile up huge runs in case Pakistan bats first. The bowlers, like always, will be their go-to department, with the leader of the pack Shaheen Shah Afridi hogging all limelight. Result Prediction: As tough as it gets for anyone to predict the result of this high-octane World Cup clash, Pakistan will enter the contest being slight favourites over the New Zealanders. Predicted XIs of both teams – Pakistan - Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jr and Haris Rauf New Zealand - Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (C, wk), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee and Trent Boult

World Cup 2023, New Zealand vs Pakistan – Match preview and result prediction

Pakistan looked down and out a week ago after defeats against Afghanistan and South Africa but the dice has rolled in the favour of the 1992 Word Champions and they are still very much alive. If they beat New Zealand on Saturday then both teams will be level on eight points and that will keep the semi-final race open heading into the last set of matches in this World Cup. New Zealand have lost three consecutive games and key pacer Matt Henry is now out of the tournament. If the Kiwis win then Pakistan are out and this is a day game in Bengaluru. Former Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore sets up this intriguing contest with Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

ODI World Cup 2023: Can Pakistan stay alive in the semi-final race?

Afghanistan have made many a pundit eat humble pie with a completely unexpected performance at the ICC World Cup. The Afghans have qualified for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy and are in with a shot at reaching the semi-finals of a global event for the first time ever. How have they gone from being whipping boys to a mature side in the space of four years? 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore believes their performances need to be celebrated.

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The race for a semi-final berth at the ICC Cricket World Cup is heating up. India have qualified and South Africa are all but through to the last-four. As things stand Australia, New Zealand, and Afghanistan are on eight points with Pakistan in with a chance of getting to eight on Saturday. Which two teams will make it through? 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore tells us who he thinks will eventually complete the final four.

ODI WC: Which two teams will join India and South Africa in the semis?

India raced past Sri Lanka by 302 runs in match 33 of the ODI World Cup, on Thursday (Nov 2) in Mumbai&nbsp;to book a place in the semi-finals. Being asked to bat first, India rode on Shubman Gill's 92, Virat Kohli's 88 and Shreyas Iyer's 82 to post a mammoth 357 for 8. In reply, Sri Lanka were bundled out for 55 as Mohammed Shami (5 for 18) and Mohammed Siraj (3 for 16) wreaked havoc with the ball.

The swing and seam rattled the Sri Lankan batters as India pacers made light work of the Islanders at a jam-packed Wankhede Stadium. However, their brilliant bowling display wasn't well received by former Pakistani player Hasan&nbsp;Raza, who feels the International Cricket Council (ICC) is helping India by giving them a&nbsp;different set of balls.

“The balls given to Indian bowlers should be checked. They are getting more swing and seam. Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj are bowling like Allan Donald and Makhaya Ntini. Even Mathews was surprised to see the amount of swing Shami’s ball got in Mumbai. Either ICC is helping them, or BCCI is coming to help their bowlers. There could be an involvement of the third umpire as well,” Hasan said while speaking on a Pakistani TV show.

Now, former Indian opener Aakash Chopra has reacted to Hasan's absurd claims. "Is it a serious cricket show? If not, please mention ‘satire’ ‘comedy’ in English somewhere. It&nbsp;might be written in Urdu already but unfortunately, I can’t read/understand it," Chopra tweeted.

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After India's resounding win over the Lankans, they&nbsp;became the first side in the ten-team tournament to qualify for the semi-finals. The home side have won all their seven games and are sitting pretty at the top spot in the points table, with two more games left to play.

Rohit Sharma-led India will now focus on their next outing, where they play second-positioned South Africa at the iconic Eden Gardens in match 37 of the showpiece event. The game will be held on Sunday (Nov 5).

India raced past Sri Lanka by 302 runs in match 33 of the ODI World Cup, on Thursday (Nov 2) in Mumbai to book a place in the semi-finals. Being asked to bat first, India rode on Shubman Gill's 92, Virat Kohli's 88 and Shreyas Iyer's 82 to post a mammoth 357 for 8.

India raced past Sri Lanka by 302 runs in match 33 of the ODI World Cup, on Thursday (Nov 2) in Mumbai to book a place in the semi-finals. Being asked to bat first, India rode on Shubman Gill's 92, Virat Kohli's 88 and Shreyas Iyer's 82 to post a mammoth 357 for 8. In reply, Sri Lanka were bundled out for 55 as Mohammed Shami (5 for 18) and Mohammed Siraj (3 for 16) wreaked havoc with the ball. The swing and seam rattled the Sri Lankan batters as India pacers made light work of the Islanders at a jam-packed Wankhede Stadium. However, their brilliant bowling display wasn't well received by former Pakistani player Hasan Raza, who feels the International Cricket Council (ICC) is helping India by giving them a different set of balls. “The balls given to Indian bowlers should be checked. They are getting more swing and seam. Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj are bowling like Allan Donald and Makhaya Ntini. Even Mathews was surprised to see the amount of swing Shami’s ball got in Mumbai. Either ICC is helping them, or BCCI is coming to help their bowlers. There could be an involvement of the third umpire as well,” Hasan said while speaking on a Pakistani TV show. Now, former Indian opener Aakash Chopra has reacted to Hasan's absurd claims. "Is it a serious cricket show? If not, please mention ‘satire’ ‘comedy’ in English somewhere. It might be written in Urdu already but unfortunately, I can’t read/understand it," Chopra tweeted. Is it a serious cricket show? If not, please mention ‘satire’ ‘comedy’ in English somewhere. I mean…it might be written in Urdu already but unfortunately, I can’t read/understand it. 🙏🏽 https://t.co/BXnmCpgbXy — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 3, 2023 × Also read: ODI World Cup 2023: WATCH | India pacer Mohammed Siraj BREAKS BAILS with menacing ball vs Sri Lanka After India's resounding win over the Lankans, they became the first side in the ten-team tournament to qualify for the semi-finals. The home side have won all their seven games and are sitting pretty at the top spot in the points table, with two more games left to play. Rohit Sharma-led India will now focus on their next outing, where they play second-positioned South Africa at the iconic Eden Gardens in match 37 of the showpiece event. The game will be held on Sunday (Nov 5).

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NED vs AFG head-to-head: Netherlands and Afghanistan will meet in match no. 34 of the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup on Friday (Nov 3). The match is slated to be played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh at 2:00 pm IST.

The Netherlands earned a big win against the in-form team, South Africa in a match earlier at Dharamshala. They also beat Bangladesh in their last match in Kolkata and will be looking forward to creating some trouble on the pitch for Afghanistan. But Afghanistan has also been in good form, as they won three matches against England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It remains to be seen which side will showcase their skill and outclass the other.&nbsp;

Ahead of Friday’s match, let’s take a look at the head-to-head stats record of the two teams in ODI matches:

<h2>NED vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Netherlands vs Afghanistan head-to-head</h2>

A total of 9 matches have taken place between the Netherlands and Afghanistan in the ODI format. The Netherlands has won 7 matches while Afghanistan has won only 2 matches.&nbsp;

Total matches played: 9

Won by Netherlands: 7

Won by Afghanistan: 2

<h2>NED vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Pitch report</h2>

The Lucknow wicket is expected to help spinners during the Netherlands vs Afghanistan World Cup. There is a touch of grass on the pitch but the ground underneath looks pretty dry. With more than 20 hours left for the game, the curators could remove the grass.

<h2>NED vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Weather update&nbsp;</h2>

The weather forecast in Lucknow is projected to be 31 degrees Celsius (high) during the daytime and it will likely reduce to 17 degrees Celsius at night (low), according to AccuWeather. Notably, the sky in Lucknow will be cloudy during the day and night. But there is no threat of rain playing a spoilsport in the match.

<h2>NED vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Netherlands vs Afghanistan probable playing XI</h2>

Netherlands (NED): Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Wesley Barresi, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (c &amp; wk), Bas de Leede, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan van Beek, Shariz Ahmad, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren

Afghanistan (AFG): Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq/Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi

<h2>NED vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Match details</h2>

Match: Netherlands vs Afghanistan, Match 34, World Cup 2023

Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Date &amp; Time: Friday, November 3, 2:00 pm IST

(With inputs from&nbsp;agencies)

NED vs AFG head-to-head: Netherlands and Afghanistan will meet in match no. 34 of the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup on Friday (Nov 3). The match is slated to be played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh at 2:00 pm IST.

NED vs AFG head-to-head: Netherlands and Afghanistan will meet in match no. 34 of the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup on Friday (Nov 3). The match is slated to be played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh at 2:00 pm IST. The Netherlands earned a big win against the in-form team, South Africa in a match earlier at Dharamshala. They also beat Bangladesh in their last match in Kolkata and will be looking forward to creating some trouble on the pitch for Afghanistan. But Afghanistan has also been in good form, as they won three matches against England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It remains to be seen which side will showcase their skill and outclass the other. Ahead of Friday’s match, let’s take a look at the head-to-head stats record of the two teams in ODI matches: NED vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Netherlands vs Afghanistan head-to-head A total of 9 matches have taken place between the Netherlands and Afghanistan in the ODI format. The Netherlands has won 7 matches while Afghanistan has won only 2 matches. Total matches played: 9 Won by Netherlands: 7 Won by Afghanistan: 2 NED vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Pitch report The Lucknow wicket is expected to help spinners during the Netherlands vs Afghanistan World Cup. There is a touch of grass on the pitch but the ground underneath looks pretty dry. With more than 20 hours left for the game, the curators could remove the grass. NED vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Weather update The weather forecast in Lucknow is projected to be 31 degrees Celsius (high) during the daytime and it will likely reduce to 17 degrees Celsius at night (low), according to AccuWeather. Notably, the sky in Lucknow will be cloudy during the day and night. But there is no threat of rain playing a spoilsport in the match. NED vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Netherlands vs Afghanistan probable playing XI Netherlands (NED): Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Wesley Barresi, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Bas de Leede, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan van Beek, Shariz Ahmad, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren Afghanistan (AFG): Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq/Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi NED vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Match details Match: Netherlands vs Afghanistan, Match 34, World Cup 2023 Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Date & Time: Friday, November 3, 2:00 pm IST (With inputs from agencies)

NED vs AFG Head-to-head: World Cup 2023-Netherlands vs Afghanistan pitch & weather report, live streaming

Sri Lanka suffered an embarrassing 302-run loss to India in Mumbai with the difference in class between both sides very evident. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 50 against India in the Asia Cup final in September and it was Deja vu as the top-five batters combined for a total of 2 runs. Sri Lanka slid to 14 for five and the lack of application was pretty evident. Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore was extremely disappointed by the Sri Lankan batters as a poor campaign went from bad to worse.

ODI World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka slip to record defeat against India

India's bowlers bowled out the opposition yet again with Sri Lanka dismissed for just 55 in Mumbai. Mohammed Shami continued his dramatic rise up the wicket-taking charts with a second five-wicket haul of the tournament in just three games and is now India's leading wicket-taker in World Cup history with 45. India have played seven matches so far and the bowlers have shared 66 wickets between them. Is this India's best bowling attack at a World Cup and will Hardik Pandya get a look-in if fit? 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore credits the Indian bowlers for their major role in taking the team to the semi-finals of the World Cup.

ODI World Cup 2023: Sensational Shami & Co. rip Sri Lanka apart

ODI WC: Sensational Shami & Co. rip Sri Lanka apart

Hosts India have booked their spot in the semi-finals of the 2023 ICC ODI world cup following a demolition job of Sri Lanka. A trio of half-centuries from Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, followed by a five-wicket haul from Mohammed Shami helped India win the match by 302 runs. It was the men in blue's seventh win on the trot. WION’s Disha Shah was at the Wankhede Stadium and she brings you some reactions from the fans.

World Cup 2023: Indian fans revel in Sri Lanka victory

South Africa have all but assured themselves of a semi-final berth with a 190-run win over New Zealand in Pune. The Proteas have won six out of their seven matches but will face their toughest test yet when they face hosts India in their next clash on Sunday.

World Cup 2023: Will India be South Africa's toughest test

New Zealand have lost three straight defeats at the World cup and their spot in the semi-finals is now under threat. The Kiwis' next match is against Pakistan and that becomes a must-win clash for the 2019 finalists. Will Pakistan edge New Zealand to a semi-final berth?

World Cup 2023: Will Pakistan beat New Zealand to S/F spot

Australia have suffered a double blow ahead of their clash with England at the ICC ODI World Cup. Mitchell Marsh and Glenn Maxwell have been ruled out of Saturday's match. Marsh has returned home for personal reasons while Maxwell suffered a concussion in a golf cart accident on Wednesday. Has the absence of their premier all-rounders put Australia's semi-final chances in jeopardy? What will be Australia's playing XI versus England? 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore discusses all this and much more in a conversation with Wion Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

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Mohammed Shami is having the best time of his life in this Cricket World Cup. After getting picked for the first time this edition for the game against New Zealand, Shami returned with two five-wicket hauls and one four-for in three matches, helping India stand tall in all those games. On Thursday against Sri Lanka, he and Mohammed Siraj punished the former champions in an Asia Cup replay to see India through by 302 runs. With this massive victory, India also became the first team to qualify for the World Cup 2023 semis.

During this course, many records were bashed, both on individual and team front.

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Starting with the records related to the Indian Team, this 302-run win over Sri Lanka is the second biggest win (in terms of runs) by any team in the World Cup history, and fourth overall. It is also India’s second biggest-ever by runs in ODI format after 317-run win over the same opposition in Trivandrum earlier this year.

In a near-replay of the Asia Cup 2023 final, India dismissed Sri Lanka on 55, which is the second-lowest team total against India by any team in ODI history. The team total of 55 by Sri Lanka is also the lowest by a full-member side in the World Cup.

<h2>Shami all over Sri Lanka, record books after Mumbai outing</h2>

Mohammed Shami is one bowler the batting world fears the most right now. The India seamer is on a rampage in this World Cup, tearing into every team’s line-up. On Thursday, he broke Sri Lanka’s lower back, with his figures reading 4/1 at one stage.

His spell of five for 18 against Sri Lanka is his best-ever in the World Cups, his third thus far in the tournament – most by an Indian bowler. Also, with these figures, he has now surpassed Zaheer Khan as the highest wicket-taker (45* and counting) in World Cups.

Shami’s record-breaking spell also puts him on the elite list of bowlers with most four-wicket and five-wicket hauls in World Cups. While he is third on the list with bowlers with most four-fors (3*) in CWCs, Shami is the Indian bowler with five-wicket hauls in ODIs (4*).

India enter semis on unbeaten run

The hosts India has become the first team to qualify for the World Cup 2023 semis with this massive win in Mumbai. Their unbeaten seven-match run has put them on a pedestal on points table.

India next face South Africa in the marquee clash on Sunday in Kolkata.

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Mohammed Shami is having the best time of his life in this Cricket World Cup. After getting picked for the first time this edition for the game against New Zealand, Shami returned with two five-wicket hauls and one four-for in three matches, helping India stand tall in all those games.

Mohammed Shami is having the best time of his life in this Cricket World Cup. After getting picked for the first time this edition for the game against New Zealand, Shami returned with two five-wicket hauls and one four-for in three matches, helping India stand tall in all those games. On Thursday against Sri Lanka, he and Mohammed Siraj punished the former champions in an Asia Cup replay to see India through by 302 runs. With this massive victory, India also became the first team to qualify for the World Cup 2023 semis. During this course, many records were bashed, both on individual and team front. ALSO READ: World Cup: Shami, Gill shine in Mumbai as India punch semis ticket with RECORD win over Sri Lanka Starting with the records related to the Indian Team, this 302-run win over Sri Lanka is the second biggest win (in terms of runs) by any team in the World Cup history, and fourth overall. It is also India’s second biggest-ever by runs in ODI format after 317-run win over the same opposition in Trivandrum earlier this year. In a near-replay of the Asia Cup 2023 final, India dismissed Sri Lanka on 55, which is the second-lowest team total against India by any team in ODI history. The team total of 55 by Sri Lanka is also the lowest by a full-member side in the World Cup. Shami all over Sri Lanka, record books after Mumbai outing Mohammed Shami is one bowler the batting world fears the most right now. The India seamer is on a rampage in this World Cup, tearing into every team’s line-up. On Thursday, he broke Sri Lanka’s lower back, with his figures reading 4/1 at one stage. His spell of five for 18 against Sri Lanka is his best-ever in the World Cups, his third thus far in the tournament – most by an Indian bowler. Also, with these figures, he has now surpassed Zaheer Khan as the highest wicket-taker (45* and counting) in World Cups. Shami’s record-breaking spell also puts him on the elite list of bowlers with most four-wicket and five-wicket hauls in World Cups. While he is third on the list with bowlers with most four-fors (3*) in CWCs, Shami is the Indian bowler with five-wicket hauls in ODIs (4*). India enter semis on unbeaten run The hosts India has become the first team to qualify for the World Cup 2023 semis with this massive win in Mumbai. Their unbeaten seven-match run has put them on a pedestal on points table. India next face South Africa in the marquee clash on Sunday in Kolkata. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

CWC: Records tumble in bundle as Shami, Siraj punish Sri Lanka in Asia Cup replay to help India enter semis

Indian bowlers cannot put a foot wrong in this World Cup. In what's deemed as the best seam-bowling attack ever, the trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami tore into Sri Lanka’s line-up as India thrashed them by a massive 302 runs to seal the semis spot in this home edition. With this victory, India maintained their winning streak, standing tall in seven matches straight.

After being asked to bat first at the venue where India lifted the World Cup in 2011 against the same opposition, the home team lost captain Rohit Sharma bowled off a Jaffa by Dilshan Madushanka on four.

Both Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli got dropped a couple of times as Sri Lankan bowlers seemed to execute their plans to perfection. However, dropping these two-star players meant Sri Lanka was up for the punishment.

The right-handed pair took the attack to the opposition, starting to find gaps at will. Gill and Kohli completed their respective fifties as India eyed a huge total in Mumbai. With Sri Lankan bowlers not ready to drop guard, the contest was turning out to be exciting with each passing over.

Madushanka returned to remove the settled pair (Gill on 92 and Kohli on 88). KL Rahul got out next on 21, while Suryakumar Yadav edged one to the keeper off 12.

Shreyas Iyer made the most of this chance, smacking fours and sixes to his fifty. Ravindra Jadeja contributed with some runs, as India crossed the 300-run mark soon after. While the left-armer picked his maiden five-for on a World Cup stage, India put a mammoth total of 357 for eight in 50 overs.

<h2>Bowlers remind batters of Asia Cup nightmare</h2>

Like how it panned out the last time (during the Asia Cup final), the Indian bowlers were on the top of Sri Lankan batters, with Bumrah and Siraj removing both openers on their respective first-ball ducks.

Siraj removed Sadeera Samarawickrama and captain Kusal Mendis to reduce Sri Lanka to 3/4 at one stage.

The bowling pair kept everyone on their toes with the deadliest spell at this venue, only for star bowler Shami to come and pick two wickets in his first over; such was the situation as Sri Lanka’s scorecard read 22 for seven inside 12 overs.

None of the top-order batters had answers to this trio, which has put every batting line-up on notice.

Shami picked his second five-wicket haul of this edition, third overall, to wrap Sri Lanka on mere 55, helping India win the match their biggest margin in World Cups – 302 runs.

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Indian bowlers cannot put a foot wrong in this World Cup. In what's deemed as the best seam-bowling attack ever, the trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami tore into Sri Lanka’s line-up as India thrashed them by a massive 302 runs to seal the semis spot in this home edition.

Indian bowlers cannot put a foot wrong in this World Cup. In what's deemed as the best seam-bowling attack ever, the trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami tore into Sri Lanka’s line-up as India thrashed them by a massive 302 runs to seal the semis spot in this home edition. With this victory, India maintained their winning streak, standing tall in seven matches straight. After being asked to bat first at the venue where India lifted the World Cup in 2011 against the same opposition, the home team lost captain Rohit Sharma bowled off a Jaffa by Dilshan Madushanka on four. Both Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli got dropped a couple of times as Sri Lankan bowlers seemed to execute their plans to perfection. However, dropping these two-star players meant Sri Lanka was up for the punishment. The right-handed pair took the attack to the opposition, starting to find gaps at will. Gill and Kohli completed their respective fifties as India eyed a huge total in Mumbai. With Sri Lankan bowlers not ready to drop guard, the contest was turning out to be exciting with each passing over. Madushanka returned to remove the settled pair (Gill on 92 and Kohli on 88). KL Rahul got out next on 21, while Suryakumar Yadav edged one to the keeper off 12. Shreyas Iyer made the most of this chance, smacking fours and sixes to his fifty. Ravindra Jadeja contributed with some runs, as India crossed the 300-run mark soon after. While the left-armer picked his maiden five-for on a World Cup stage, India put a mammoth total of 357 for eight in 50 overs. Bowlers remind batters of Asia Cup nightmare Like how it panned out the last time (during the Asia Cup final), the Indian bowlers were on the top of Sri Lankan batters, with Bumrah and Siraj removing both openers on their respective first-ball ducks. Siraj removed Sadeera Samarawickrama and captain Kusal Mendis to reduce Sri Lanka to 3/4 at one stage. The bowling pair kept everyone on their toes with the deadliest spell at this venue, only for star bowler Shami to come and pick two wickets in his first over; such was the situation as Sri Lanka’s scorecard read 22 for seven inside 12 overs. None of the top-order batters had answers to this trio, which has put every batting line-up on notice. Shami picked his second five-wicket haul of this edition, third overall, to wrap Sri Lanka on mere 55, helping India win the match their biggest margin in World Cups – 302 runs. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

World Cup: Shami, Gill shine in Mumbai as India punch semis ticket with RECORD win over Sri Lanka

AQI in Mumbai hovered around the 200 mark ahead of Thursday's match between India and Sri Lanka. The city is expected to welcome large crowds as it hosts the semifinal of the tournament on Nov. 15. It is similar to the December 2017 match between the nations.

Smog shrouds 2023 World Cup during India vs Sri Lanka match

SA vs NZ head-to-head: South Africa and New Zealand will meet in match no. 32 of the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket on Wednesday (Nov 1). The match is slated to be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association in Pune, Maharashtra at 2:00 pm IST.&nbsp;

Both teams started their campaign on the stronger side. New Zealand won its first four matches of the tournament and beat England by 9 wickets in Ahmedabad in their last match. They lost only to India and Australia. On the other hand, South Africa has been on a brilliant run in the tournament. Barring the match against the Netherlands, South Africa has won all its matches.&nbsp;

Ahead of Wednesday’s match, let’s take a look at the head-to-head stats record of the two teams in ODI matches:

<h2>SA vs NZ, World Cup 2023: South Africa vs New Zealand head-to-head</h2>

A total of 8 matches have taken place between South Africa and New Zealand in the ODI format. New Zealand has won 6 matches while South Africa has won only 2 matches.&nbsp;

Total matches played: 8

Won by South Africa: 2

Won by New Zealand: 6

<h2>SA vs NZ, World Cup 2023: Pitch report</h2>

The teams chasing have had the edge over the teams batting first at the venue. The captains will be tempted to continue the pattern on wickets which have seen 300+ targets being chased down twice in the three attempts so far.&nbsp;

<h2>SA vs NZ, World Cup 2023: Weather update</h2>

There is no expectation of rain in Pune on Nov 1. The weather forecast shows that the day will have plenty of sunshine, resulting in temperatures touching 33 degrees Celsius in the afternoon and reducing to 24 degrees Celsius into the closing stages of the match.&nbsp;

<h2>SA vs NZ, World Cup 2023: South Africa vs New Zealand probable playing XI</h2>

South Africa (SA): Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (WK), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, &nbsp;Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Gerald Coetzee

New Zealand (NZ): Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson (C), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham (WK), James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult, Matt Henry

<h2>SA vs NZ, World Cup 2023: South Africa vs New Zealand match details</h2>

Match: South Africa vs New Zealand, Match 32, World Cup 2023&nbsp;

Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, Maharashtra&nbsp;

Date &amp; Time: Wednesday, November 1, 2:00 pm IST

(With inputs from agencies) 
 
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SA vs NZ head-to-head: South Africa and New Zealand will meet in match no. 32 of the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket on Wednesday (Nov 1). The match is slated to be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association in Pune, Maharashtra at 2:00 pm IST.

SA vs NZ head-to-head: South Africa and New Zealand will meet in match no. 32 of the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket on Wednesday (Nov 1). The match is slated to be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association in Pune, Maharashtra at 2:00 pm IST. Both teams started their campaign on the stronger side. New Zealand won its first four matches of the tournament and beat England by 9 wickets in Ahmedabad in their last match. They lost only to India and Australia. On the other hand, South Africa has been on a brilliant run in the tournament. Barring the match against the Netherlands, South Africa has won all its matches. Ahead of Wednesday’s match, let’s take a look at the head-to-head stats record of the two teams in ODI matches: SA vs NZ, World Cup 2023: South Africa vs New Zealand head-to-head A total of 8 matches have taken place between South Africa and New Zealand in the ODI format. New Zealand has won 6 matches while South Africa has won only 2 matches. Total matches played: 8 Won by South Africa: 2 Won by New Zealand: 6 SA vs NZ, World Cup 2023: Pitch report The teams chasing have had the edge over the teams batting first at the venue. The captains will be tempted to continue the pattern on wickets which have seen 300+ targets being chased down twice in the three attempts so far. SA vs NZ, World Cup 2023: Weather update There is no expectation of rain in Pune on Nov 1. The weather forecast shows that the day will have plenty of sunshine, resulting in temperatures touching 33 degrees Celsius in the afternoon and reducing to 24 degrees Celsius into the closing stages of the match. SA vs NZ, World Cup 2023: South Africa vs New Zealand probable playing XI South Africa (SA): Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (WK), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Gerald Coetzee New Zealand (NZ): Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson (C), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham (WK), James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult, Matt Henry SA vs NZ, World Cup 2023: South Africa vs New Zealand match details Match: South Africa vs New Zealand, Match 32, World Cup 2023 Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, Maharashtra Date & Time: Wednesday, November 1, 2:00 pm IST (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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India face Sri Lanka at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai in a rematch of the 2011 World Cup final. A seventh straight victory for India will assure a place in the semi-finals for the hosts. Sri Lanka have to win each of their remaining three matches to stand any chance of reaching the last-four.

India, Sri Lanka return to Wankhede after 12 years

England fast bowler David Willey has announced shock retirement from all forms of international cricket at the end of ongoing ODI World Cup 2023. Willey announced his decision on the social media platform X, saying that 'the time has come with great regret.'

"I never wanted this day to come," Willey wrote in his Post, "From a young boy, I've only ever dreamed of playing cricket for England. So, with careful thought and consideration, it is with great regret that I feel time has come for me to retire from all forms of international cricket at the end of the World Cup."

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"I have worn this shirt with immense pride and given my absolute everything to the badge on my chest. I've been very lucky to be a part of such an incredible white ball team with some of the best players in the world. I've made some special memories and great friends along the way and been through some very difficult times," the post further read.

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Willey's retirement comes at a time when England are going through a awful show at the ODI World Cup. The defending champions have lost five of their six matches and currently sit at the bottom of the points table. Willey, however, denied that his decision has anything to do with England's performance in the ongoing quadrennial tournament.

"I feel I still have a lot more to give on and off the field while I am still playing my best cricket, and my decision has nothing to do with our performance during the World Cup," his post added.

Since making his debut in 2015, the pacer has played 70 ODI games in England shirt, taking 94 wickets with a best of 5/30. In T20Is, Willey has represented England in 43 games, taking 51 wickets with a best of 4/7.

England fast bowler David Willey has announced shock retirement from all forms of international cricket at the end of ongoing ODI World Cup 2023. Willey announced his decision on the social media platform X, saying that 'the time has come with great regret.

England fast bowler David Willey has announced shock retirement from all forms of international cricket at the end of ongoing ODI World Cup 2023. Willey announced his decision on the social media platform X, saying that 'the time has come with great regret.' "I never wanted this day to come," Willey wrote in his Post, "From a young boy, I've only ever dreamed of playing cricket for England. So, with careful thought and consideration, it is with great regret that I feel time has come for me to retire from all forms of international cricket at the end of the World Cup." pic.twitter.com/qycmxSCZNn — David Willey (@david_willey) November 1, 2023 × "I have worn this shirt with immense pride and given my absolute everything to the badge on my chest. I've been very lucky to be a part of such an incredible white ball team with some of the best players in the world. I've made some special memories and great friends along the way and been through some very difficult times," the post further read. Also Read: Blow to India! Hardik Pandya not expected to return before THIS match - Report Willey's retirement comes at a time when England are going through a awful show at the ODI World Cup. The defending champions have lost five of their six matches and currently sit at the bottom of the points table. Willey, however, denied that his decision has anything to do with England's performance in the ongoing quadrennial tournament. "I feel I still have a lot more to give on and off the field while I am still playing my best cricket, and my decision has nothing to do with our performance during the World Cup," his post added. Since making his debut in 2015, the pacer has played 70 ODI games in England shirt, taking 94 wickets with a best of 5/30. In T20Is, Willey has represented England in 43 games, taking 51 wickets with a best of 4/7.

ODI World Cup 2023: England bowler David Willey announces shock retirement amid awful campaign

Former South African captain Faf du Plessis has revealed that he and several other players cried inconsolably after the team lost the 2015 World Cup semifinal match against New Zealand.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Speaking ahead of the South Africa v New Zealand World Cup league encounter at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in&nbsp;Pune, Du Plessis made the revelation, adding that it was a rare instance in his cricketing career when he wept like that.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“When we were batting first and the rain comes, what people forget to mention is that all their front line bowlers were finished and we were definitely looking for 400. A shortened game brings someone like Brendon McCullum into the game and have a great start. We had one or two chances, it wasn’t all an unlucky game,” Du Plessis told host broadcaster Star Sports.

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The match was a rain-curtailed affair. South Africa were stopped in the tracks when they looked all certain to put a 350+ total on the board. As a result, New Zealand were set a total according to the adjustments made under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) system. Riding on Grant Elliot's match-winning knock, NZ got over the line and South Africa had to endure a heartbreaking exit.&nbsp;

“But, after that game ‘oh my word!’, I have never seen a change room so shattered. The last time I cried this much when I saw Lion King as a youngster. After that day I sat and started weeping in the dressing room, I just couldn’t stop crying," said Du Plessis.

"I looked around and saw 8-9 guys absolutely broken. It’s the best game of cricket that I have been part of and also the worst after everything happened."

<h2>South Africa vs New Zealand</h2>

Four years after that fateful&nbsp;match, the two teams are clashing for the first time in the ODI format. South Africa lost the toss and were put into bat first by Tom Latham. As of the last update, the Proteas had lost captain Temba Bavuma who departed after scoring a brisk 24-run inning.&nbsp;

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Former South African captain Faf du Plessis has revealed that he and several other players cried inconsolably after the team lost the 2015 World Cup semifinal match against New Zealand.

Former South African captain Faf du Plessis has revealed that he and several other players cried inconsolably after the team lost the 2015 World Cup semifinal match against New Zealand. Speaking ahead of the South Africa v New Zealand World Cup league encounter at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, Du Plessis made the revelation, adding that it was a rare instance in his cricketing career when he wept like that. “When we were batting first and the rain comes, what people forget to mention is that all their front line bowlers were finished and we were definitely looking for 400. A shortened game brings someone like Brendon McCullum into the game and have a great start. We had one or two chances, it wasn’t all an unlucky game,” Du Plessis told host broadcaster Star Sports. Also read | ODI World Cup 2023: South Africa not carrying 'choker' tag, insists Van der Dussen ahead of NZ game The match was a rain-curtailed affair. South Africa were stopped in the tracks when they looked all certain to put a 350+ total on the board. As a result, New Zealand were set a total according to the adjustments made under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) system. Riding on Grant Elliot's match-winning knock, NZ got over the line and South Africa had to endure a heartbreaking exit. “But, after that game ‘oh my word!’, I have never seen a change room so shattered. The last time I cried this much when I saw Lion King as a youngster. After that day I sat and started weeping in the dressing room, I just couldn’t stop crying," said Du Plessis. "I looked around and saw 8-9 guys absolutely broken. It’s the best game of cricket that I have been part of and also the worst after everything happened." South Africa vs New Zealand Four years after that fateful match, the two teams are clashing for the first time in the ODI format. South Africa lost the toss and were put into bat first by Tom Latham. As of the last update, the Proteas had lost captain Temba Bavuma who departed after scoring a brisk 24-run inning. Playing XIs: South Africa: Quinton de Kock (w), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi New Zealand (Playing XI): Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk/c), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Trent Boult (With inputs from agencies)

World Cup 2023: Faf du Plessis says he started 'weeping' inconsolably after 2015 semifinal defeat against NZ

India's all-rounder Hardik Pandya is not expected to play two more matches for India in the ODI World Cup 2023 because of the ankle injury injury. Pandya, who is recovering at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) Bengaluru, last played for India on October 19 in the quadrennial tournament. The development&nbsp;was reported by ESPNCricinfo first.

Pandya had twisted his ankle against Bangladesh in his follow through while trying to stop the ball and since then has not played any cricket. He was taken for scans afterwards and at the time no serious injury was expected as per the board statements.

Firstly, the all-rounder was excluded from the match against New Zealand before being ruled out against England as well. He's now expected to make a return for last league game of India against Netherlands on November 12.

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India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey also said that the team's medical team is in constant touch with Pandya at the NCA and that they are hoping for an update in next 'couple of days.'&nbsp;

In absence of Pandya, India played Suryakumar Yadav as a specialist batter and bolstered their bowling by playing Mohammed Shami over Shardul Thakur. While SKY couldn't make an impact in the game against New Zealand, as he got run out for 2 after a mix-up with Virat Kohli, Shami started on fire with a five-wicket haul.

In the next game against England, SKY made a vital contribution of 49 runs as India batters stuttered to reach 229 and Shami once again was on song, taking four wickets. Thanks to the performance of players stepping up in different games, India is the only undefeated team as of now in the ODI World Cup 2023.

With six wins in six games, India are almost through to the semi-finals with their three remaining games being against Sri Lanka on November 2, South Africa on November 5 and Netherlands on November 12.

India's all-rounder Hardik Pandya is not expected to play two more matches for India in the ODI World Cup 2023 because of the ankle injury injury. Pandya, who is recovering at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) Bengaluru, last played for India on October 19 in the quadrennial tournament.

India's all-rounder Hardik Pandya is not expected to play two more matches for India in the ODI World Cup 2023 because of the ankle injury injury. Pandya, who is recovering at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) Bengaluru, last played for India on October 19 in the quadrennial tournament. The development was reported by ESPNCricinfo first. Pandya had twisted his ankle against Bangladesh in his follow through while trying to stop the ball and since then has not played any cricket. He was taken for scans afterwards and at the time no serious injury was expected as per the board statements. Firstly, the all-rounder was excluded from the match against New Zealand before being ruled out against England as well. He's now expected to make a return for last league game of India against Netherlands on November 12. Also Read: 'It becomes difficult,' says Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz on changing batting position India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey also said that the team's medical team is in constant touch with Pandya at the NCA and that they are hoping for an update in next 'couple of days.' In absence of Pandya, India played Suryakumar Yadav as a specialist batter and bolstered their bowling by playing Mohammed Shami over Shardul Thakur. While SKY couldn't make an impact in the game against New Zealand, as he got run out for 2 after a mix-up with Virat Kohli, Shami started on fire with a five-wicket haul. In the next game against England, SKY made a vital contribution of 49 runs as India batters stuttered to reach 229 and Shami once again was on song, taking four wickets. Thanks to the performance of players stepping up in different games, India is the only undefeated team as of now in the ODI World Cup 2023. With six wins in six games, India are almost through to the semi-finals with their three remaining games being against Sri Lanka on November 2, South Africa on November 5 and Netherlands on November 12.

ODI World Cup 2023: Blow to India! Hardik Pandya not expected to return before THIS match - Report

In a significant move, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made a big announcement that there will be no fireworks show during the World Cup 2023 matches in Mumbai and Delhi. It is to be noted that the decision has come in the aftermath of the poor air quality in both the major cities of the country. This has been a prevalent issue in both cities for quite some time and, hence, the board is wary of it and has put aside the fireworks display.

Jay Shah, the Secretary of BCCI,&nbsp;formally addressed the concern with the International Cricket Council (ICC)&nbsp;in a bid&nbsp;to prevent any such activity that could further harm the pollution levels.&nbsp;"BCCI is sensitive to environmental concerns. I took up the matter formally with the ICC and there won’t be any fireworks display in Mumbai and Delhi, which can add to the pollution level," Shah said. He further added, "The Board is committed to combating environmental issues and will always place the interest of our fans and stakeholders at the forefront."

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There are as many as four games which are to be held in Mumbai (three) and Delhi (one). Mumbai will also host the first semi-final, on November 15. Thus, the BCCI has taken a much-needed step to ensure&nbsp;commitment to environmental concerns.&nbsp;

Talking about the World Cup, so far, a majority of the&nbsp;teams are alive in the semi-finals race with hosts India and South Africa very close to securing their berths. Meanwhile, New Zealand and Australia are expected to seal the next two slots but the likes of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Netherlands are still in the hunt -- although their chances are very low. Meanwhile, defending champions England have been a pale shadow of themselves and are languishing at the bottom whereas Bangladesh are at the penultimate spot and both sides still have a lot to play for, with the 2025 Champions Trophy slots up for grabs.&nbsp;

In a significant move, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made a big announcement that there will be no fireworks show during the World Cup 2023 matches in Mumbai and Delhi.

In a significant move, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made a big announcement that there will be no fireworks show during the World Cup 2023 matches in Mumbai and Delhi. It is to be noted that the decision has come in the aftermath of the poor air quality in both the major cities of the country. This has been a prevalent issue in both cities for quite some time and, hence, the board is wary of it and has put aside the fireworks display. Jay Shah, the Secretary of BCCI, formally addressed the concern with the International Cricket Council (ICC) in a bid to prevent any such activity that could further harm the pollution levels. "BCCI is sensitive to environmental concerns. I took up the matter formally with the ICC and there won’t be any fireworks display in Mumbai and Delhi, which can add to the pollution level," Shah said. He further added, "The Board is committed to combating environmental issues and will always place the interest of our fans and stakeholders at the forefront." Also read: ODI World Cup 2023: 'Just do your job,' Former Pak skipper Shahid Afridi lashes out at PCB chief Zaka Ashraf There are as many as four games which are to be held in Mumbai (three) and Delhi (one). Mumbai will also host the first semi-final, on November 15. Thus, the BCCI has taken a much-needed step to ensure commitment to environmental concerns. Talking about the World Cup, so far, a majority of the teams are alive in the semi-finals race with hosts India and South Africa very close to securing their berths. Meanwhile, New Zealand and Australia are expected to seal the next two slots but the likes of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Netherlands are still in the hunt -- although their chances are very low. Meanwhile, defending champions England have been a pale shadow of themselves and are languishing at the bottom whereas Bangladesh are at the penultimate spot and both sides still have a lot to play for, with the 2025 Champions Trophy slots up for grabs.

World Cup 2023: No fireworks in Delhi and Mumbai games due to air quality issues, announces BCCI

Afghanistan captain&nbsp;Hashmatullah Shahidi has revealed that a single word from coach Jonathan Trott changed his mindset. Afghanistan comfortably outclassed Sri Lanka on Monday with Shahidi playing a pivotal part in the chase, smashing a second consecutive fifty to guide his team to the victory shores.&nbsp;&nbsp;

At the post-match ceremony, Shahidi lauded the backroom staff for their support during the tournament as well as Trott for his advice.

"The support staff is always positive, we work very hard before coming into the World Cup. They work really hard and provide us with a lot of confidence, especially Jonathan, he's always positive.&nbsp;&nbsp;Before the Pakistan game, he told me one word that changed my mindset," said Trott.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Asked about his match-winning knock, Trott said it was all about leading from the front and seeing the game through.&nbsp;

"As a captain, you should lead from the front foot so I am trying my best, I am very happy that I finished the game and I will try to maintain that in upcoming games," he added.

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<h2>Gurbaz lauds former Indian cricketer&nbsp;</h2>

Previously,&nbsp;opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz expressed gratitude towards former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja for helping the team by being an invaluable asset during the World Cup campaign.&nbsp;

Jadeja is&nbsp;currently serving as a mentor for the&nbsp;Afghanistan men's team and his inputs have seemingly helped the subcontinent team take their game a notch above.&nbsp;

"He (Jadeja) is a man who always gives happiness to you. He's made cricket easy for us. He always says just go and enjoy. We love him, and he is someone special for us. He tells us to keep things simple, just go and enjoy. That's the most important tip for us," said Gurbaz.&nbsp;

Afghanistan are flying high at the moment, having won three matches in this World Cup. After the euphoric win against Pakistan last week, the subcontinent team backed it up against Sri Lanka by smashing the 1996 World Cup champions with relative ease.&nbsp;

The win puts Afghanistan in good stead for securing a top-4 place and makes the middle-table logjam all the more interesting.&nbsp;

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Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has revealed that a single word from coach Jonathan Trott changed his mindset. Afghanistan comfortably outclassed Sri Lanka on Monday with Shahidi playing a pivotal part in the chase, smashing a second consecutive fifty to guide his team to the victory shores.

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has revealed that a single word from coach Jonathan Trott changed his mindset. Afghanistan comfortably outclassed Sri Lanka on Monday with Shahidi playing a pivotal part in the chase, smashing a second consecutive fifty to guide his team to the victory shores. At the post-match ceremony, Shahidi lauded the backroom staff for their support during the tournament as well as Trott for his advice. "The support staff is always positive, we work very hard before coming into the World Cup. They work really hard and provide us with a lot of confidence, especially Jonathan, he's always positive. Before the Pakistan game, he told me one word that changed my mindset," said Trott. Asked about his match-winning knock, Trott said it was all about leading from the front and seeing the game through. "As a captain, you should lead from the front foot so I am trying my best, I am very happy that I finished the game and I will try to maintain that in upcoming games," he added. Also read | World Cup 2023: Afghanistan batter thanks former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja for win against England Gurbaz lauds former Indian cricketer Previously, opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz expressed gratitude towards former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja for helping the team by being an invaluable asset during the World Cup campaign. Jadeja is currently serving as a mentor for the Afghanistan men's team and his inputs have seemingly helped the subcontinent team take their game a notch above. "He (Jadeja) is a man who always gives happiness to you. He's made cricket easy for us. He always says just go and enjoy. We love him, and he is someone special for us. He tells us to keep things simple, just go and enjoy. That's the most important tip for us," said Gurbaz. Afghanistan are flying high at the moment, having won three matches in this World Cup. After the euphoric win against Pakistan last week, the subcontinent team backed it up against Sri Lanka by smashing the 1996 World Cup champions with relative ease. The win puts Afghanistan in good stead for securing a top-4 place and makes the middle-table logjam all the more interesting. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

World Cup 2023: Afghanistan captain says coach Jonathan Trott's 'one word' changed his mindset

After a middling start to the tournament, Shaheen Shah Afridi has hit top gear. His three-wicket haul against Bangladesh has taken him into the joint lead for most wickets at the World Cup with Adam Zampa. He went past the 100-wicket mark in the game in Kolkata today and is third-fastest to that mark and no Pakistani bowler has gotten there quicker. But can Shaheen Shah Afridi now take Pakistan to the semis? Former Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore looks at how Afridi turned things around at the World Cup.

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Bangladesh have been knocked out of the ODI World Cup. The Bangla Tigers suffered their sixth straight defeat after losing to Pakistan by seven wickets at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Bangladesh finished third in the World Cup Super League but have only looked like a shadow of themselves. 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore discusses what went wrong for Bangladesh with Wion Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

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