ODI World Cup, IND vs SA: Unbeaten India face South Africa in high-stakes clash for top spot | Cricket News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: The upcoming clash between India and South Africa in the World Cup promises to be a battle of equals, with the top spot in the group at stake. The encounter carries a sense of déjà vu for Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, as they were part of the World Cup squad that faced a similar situation in 2011.In 2011, the only match India lost was against South Africa, when an unheralded Robin Peterson scored 19 runs off Ashish Nehra after India's batting collapsed in Nagpur, despite a century from Sachin Tendulkar.Kohli and Ashwin are the only players in the current squad who were part of India's title-winning run in 2011.India, currently undefeated, have the opportunity to secure the top spot with a win and 16 points. However, they need to guar...