Big Comment/ Rohit Sharma fires first round of ammunition at Proteas with 'we're playing good cricket' remark

ODI World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma and Co. decimated Sri Lanka and outplayed them in all aspects of the game in the recently concluded IND vs SL encounter. The match that was played at the iconic Wankhede saw India, blow their neighbours away in what felt like a one-sided affair. As the World Cup has progressed, South Africa have emerged as the biggest threat for Team India. The Proteas side is on a roll and has stunned the world with their slam-bang brand of cricket in the tournament so far.

3 things you need to know:

• India have already qualified for the knockouts with 14 points against their name
• South Africa are just one win away from qualifying for the semi-finals
• India take on the defiant Proteas on November 5, 2023 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata

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How prepared India are to brave the Proteas fire? skipper Sharma replies

Indian team captain Rohit Sharma has been in a blistering touch in the ongoing World Cup. The 'men in blue' in their batting innings have capitalized on Rohit Sharma's attacking approach and the kind of starts he has been giving so far.  The South African side, led by Bavuma have made scoring 350+ look easy. The defiant Proteas have mostly batted first throughout this World Cup and have let the pressure get to the opposition. Undoubtedly, South Africa have looked like the only team that can give Rohit's army a run for their money.

While talking about the IND vs SA clash, Rohit said:

They (South Africa) are playing some good cricket, and so are we. It's gonna be a great spectacle for the people out there and people of Kolkata are gonna enjoy that game.

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The invincible 'men in blue' look to replicate 2011

Before the India vs South Africa game, let's jus recall the fact that the last time an ODI World Cup was played in India, the Proteas side was the only one that got the better of Dhoni's World Champions. Quinton de Kock has been in red hot form and has had ample amount of support from his compatriots Heinrich Klaasen and Aiden Markram. It will be safe to say that match will be played between South Africa's batting and India's bowling and Eden awaits the biggest clash of this World Cup.