India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat against South Africa in their Cricket World Cup pool match in Kolkata on Sunday.
South Africa became the second team to qualify for the Cricket World Cup semi-finals after Pakistan defeated New Zealand.
Mohammed Shami grabbed five wickets as India cruised to a comfortable 302-run win over Sri Lanka to secure their spot in the semi-final of the Cricket World Cup.
Rassie van der Dussen says the Proteas are ready for their upcoming Cricket World Cup clash against hosts India when the two sides meet at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.
Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen smashed centuries as the Proteas moved one step closer to the Cricket World Cup semi-finals following their 190-run victory over New Zealand on Wednesday.
Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen both hit centuries as the Proteas hit up a score of 357-4 against New Zealand in their Cricket World Cup encounter on Wednesday.
Australia overcame a spirited New Zealand after clinching a five-run victory to extend their Cricket World Cup winning streak to four games in Dharamsala.
South Africa survived a late charge from Pakistan to secure a thrilling one-wicket win and move closer to the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup on Friday.
South Africa stand-in captain Aiden Markram has praised "free spirit" Quinton de Kock following his stellar performance against Bangladesh in their Cricket World Cup match on Tuesday.
Quinton de Kock hit an impressive 174 as South Africa hammered Bangladesh by 149 runs in the Cricket World Cup in Mumbai on Tuesday.