South Africa vs India - Quinton de Kock to carry South Africa in crucial clash

Leonard Solms

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Last updated: 04 Jun 2019

Leonard Solms 04 Jun 2019

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Quinton de Kock can swing South Africa's match against India in their favour if he plays his best cricket. (Getty Images)

South Africa vs India Preview, Predictions & Betting Tips

South Africa will turn to Quinton de Kock for a big performance when they face India at the Rose Bowl in Wednesday's do or die Cricket World Cup clash. I am tipping de Kock to continue his good form and be the top batsman for Ottis Gibson’s team at 3.75.

South Africa Form & Team News

South Africa lost their first two matches of the Cricket World Cup to England and Bangladesh but their form over the last year should not be forgotten. Ottis Gibson’s Proteas have won their last five ODI series and certainly have the quality to bounce back.

Fortune has not been with South Africa so far with Dale Steyn sitting out the first two matches with injury and Lungi Ngidi picking one up against Bangladesh.

South Africa have plenty of firepower in their batting lineup but one player who stands head and shoulders above the rest is Quinton de Kock. The opening batsman has scored six fifties in his last eight ODIs excluding Cricket World Cup warm-ups.

Together with the likes of Faf du Plessis and Rassie van der Dussen, de Kock can lead the Proteas to an upset win. The Proteas tend to play their best cricket with their backs against the wall and I am tipping a South Africa victory at 2.75.

Quinton de Kock has been South Africa's top runscorer in five of their last competitive ODI matches. (Getty Images) — Quinton de Kock has been South Africa's top runscorer in five of their last eight competitive ODI matches. (Getty Images)

India Form & Team News

India have yet to get their Cricket World Cup 2019 campaign underway but head into the tournament in poor form. They may have beaten Bangladesh in their last one-day match but lost the four before that.

Three defeats in a row to Australia were followed by a World Cup warm-up loss to New Zealand before the victory over Bangladesh. Ravi Shastri’s India are rated as odds-on favourites to beat South Africa despite recent struggles and can be backed at 1.44.

Keep an eye on explosive batsman Virat Kohli, deservedly one of the most respected cricketers in the world albeit a batsman not quite in top form. Kohli can be backed for top India batsman at 2.87 and is likely to be a popular pick.

South Africa vs India Head to Head

South Africa and India have faced off in 11 ODI series with five wins apiece and one draw. India won the last series 5-1 in early 2018 but the Proteas have been in fine one-day form since.

South Africa vs India Live Stream

This crunch Cricket World Cup encounter between South Africa and India can be live streamed via bet365 subject to terms and conditions. Bettors who will be watching the match on their laptops, desktop computers or smartphones might want to take advantage of this offer as this is not a match you want to miss.

South Africa vs India Match Up

Quinton de Kock will be crucial for the Proteas having picked up an average of 70.50 in his last nine ODI innings including Cricket World Cup warmups. It will be interesting to see how he fares against Virat Kohli who is without a 50 in four one-day matches for India.

Another interesting dynamic will be the clash between Kohli and Kagiso Rabada following the South Africa pace bowler’s criticism of the India captain’s confrontational style.

Quinton De Kock is tipped to finish as South Africa's top runscorer yet again in this crucial Cricket World Cup clash against India. (Getty Images)

South Africa vs India Key Statistics

South Africa’s Quinton de Kock has averaged 70.50 in his last 9 innings (ODIs).
South Africa’s Quinton de Kock has scored 6 fifties in his last 8 competitive matches (ODIs).
South Africa’s Quinton de Kock has been their top scorer in 5 of his last 8 competitive matches (ODIs).
South Africa have won their last 5 series (ODIs).
India have lost 4 of their last 5 matches (ODIs).

Verdict

India are in worse form than the odds suggest and South Africa are likely to come out guns blazing. I am tipping a victory for Ottis Gibson’s men at 2.75 with Quinton de Kock leading the charge.

Best Bet: South Africa Win @ 2.75 at bet365 - 3 Units

Best South Africa Batsman Tip: Quinton de Kock @ 3.75 at bet365 - 2 Units