Last Update on: November 5th, 2023 at 08:53 pm
India thumped South Africa by 243 runs.
India bundled out South Africa for just 83 runs.
IND vs SA was on the fray in match 37 of the ICC World Cup 2023. The table-top clash at the tournament took place at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata and it was all about the Indian dominance. They thumped Proteas by a massive margin of 243 runs and won 8th game on the trot.
India opted to bat first and they were off to a flying start, thanks to skipper Rohit Sharma (40) and Shubman Gill (22). India’s skipper did carnage on the bowlers and smashed them all over the park. The young batter complimented him well as the duo added 62 runs for the opening partnership.
After that, it was all about Virat Kohli (101*). The batter smashed his 49th ton in the ODIs and was supported well by Shreyas Iyer (77). The duo batted brilliantly in the middle overs and made sure that India kept the run rate in check.
In the end, Suryakumar Yadav (22) and Ravindra Jadeja (29*) played vital hands and India ended with a total of 326 runs. For South Africa, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Marco Jansen, and Kagiso Rabad bagged one wicket each.
With the ball, Indian bowlers were all over the South African batters as they didn’t let them settle at all. No South African batter could go past the 20-run mark. Ravindra Jadeja was the wrecker in chief behind that as he bagged five wickets whereas others chipped in as well. India bundled out opposition for just 83 runs to win the game by 243 runs.
Updated ICC World Cup Points Table 2023 After IND vs SA Match 37
| POS | TEAM | PLAYED | WON | LOST | N/R | TIED | NET RR | POINTS |
| 1 | India | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +2.456 | 16 |
| 2 | South Africa | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +1.376 | 12 |
| 3 | Australia | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +0.924 | 10 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +0.398 | 8 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +0.036 | 8 |
| 6 | Afghanistan | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -0.330 | 8 |
| 7 | Sri Lanka | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -1.162 | 4 |
| 8 | Netherlands | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -1.398 | 4 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | -1.446 | 2 |
| 10 | England | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | -1.504 | 2 |
After IND vs SA Match 37, there wasn’t any change in the points table. India after the win bagged a massive run rate. South Africa despite the loss stayed at No.2. Australia are at the No.3 spot whereas New Zealand are at 4. Pakistan are placed at No.5
Highest Run-getter In World Cup 2023 After IND vs SA Match 37
| Pos | Player | Team | Runs | Innings | Bat Avg |
| 1 | QUINTON DE KOCK | SA | 550 | 8 | 68.75 |
| 2 | Virat Kohli | IND | 543 | 8 | 108.60 |
| 3 | Rachin Ravindra | NZ | 523 | 8 | 74.71 |
| 4 | Rohit Sharma | IND | 442 | 8 | 55.25 |
| 5 | David Warner | AUS | 428 | 7 | 61.14 |
Quinton de Kock despite bagging a failure in the IND vs SA retained the top spot. Virat Kohli after smashing a century is now new No.2 with 543 runs to his name. Rachin Ravindra is at 3. Whereas Rohit Sharma bagged the 4th spot after his vital knock. David Warner is at 5th spot
Highest Wicket-taker In World Cup 2023 After IND vs SA Match 37
| Pos | Player | Team | Wickets | Innings |
| 1 | ADAM ZAMPA | AUS | 19 | 7 |
| 2 | Dilshan Madushanka | SL | 18 | 7 |
| 3 | Marco Jansen | SA | 17 | 8 |
| 4 | Mohammad Shami | IND | 16 | 8 |
| 5 | Shaheen Shah Afridi | PAK | 16 | 8 |
Adam Zampa continued donning the top spot in wicket-takers charts. Marco Jansen and Mohammed Shami after their heroics in IND vs SA made good gains whereas Shaheen Afridi is at 5.
