West Indies will need their all-round firepower against a rampaging South Africa in their must-win final Super Eight clash.
South African spinner Keshav Maharaj has said that the thought of playing the World Cup in India last year was extra motivation for him to deal with his Achilles tendon injury and he would have been "shattered" if he was unable to make it.
From staying under the radar in the lead-up to the World Cup to becoming high-flyers, South Africa have started playing to potential and are firm favourites against the Dutch.
Kohli's presence is vital, given his stellar performance in the previous WTC cycle and recent contributions against the West Indies.
Star batter Virat Kohli was covering the swing well although he played and missed often until one ball moved away late to send him back to the dressing room, a pleased as punch Kagiso Rabada said after getting his 14th five-wicket haul in Test cricket.
Bangladesh might not look too threatening in the World Cup but their record against the Proteas
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are making the best use of time away from their busy lives as movie star and cricketer by enjoying London.
A place in the ICC ODI World Cup final once again eluded the South Africans as they went down to Australia by three wickets.
Maxwell battled cramps and severe pain to score a scintillating double century
Holder highlighted the case of West Indies' Test captain and opener Kraigg Brathwaite, who has played 83 times since his Test debut in May 2011, while England's Joe Root has 129 caps since his Test debut in December 2012.
South Africa skittled New Zealand's tail to dismiss their hosts for 211 and take a shock first-innings lead of 31 runs on day two of the second Test at Seddon Park on Wednesday.
England will need to defeat Namibia in their last league match and hope that Scotland lose to Australia.
Mumbai Indians replace Dilshan Madushanka with Kwena Maphaka
IMAGES from the T20 World Cup FINAL played between India and South Africa in Barbados on Saturday
'Hard one to swallow for the guys. We had the confidence and the belief to get to the knockouts. You can pick out a lot of things when you lose that way.'
England will be looking to bounce back from a rain-affected opening match and solidify their T20 World Cup campaign
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has warned South Africa to abstain from its "cocky jibes", saying that they will backfire against the visitors.
South Africa skipper Dean Elgar says he was initially "shocked" at Quinton de Kock's sudden retirement from Test cricket, but insisted that the team will take the setback in its stride and strive to level the ongoing series against India.
Legends of T20 World Cup: Leading Wicket-takers, six-hitters and keepers with most dismissals
Star India batter Virat Kohli reached another landmark on day one of the first Test match against South Africa in Centurion on Tuesday to become the highest run-getter for India in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2019-2025.
Majestic cricket milestones mark T20 World Cup journey
Was under pressure as I never took a wicket in any ODIs before: Arshdeep
During an action-packed day one of second Test between India and South Africa, a total of 23 wickets fell, which is the second highest number of wickets falling on day one of a Test.
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Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul is all set to play for his franchise from the opening IPL game after getting all clear from the National Cricket Academy but he has been advised against wicket-keeping in the first few games.
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Pooran Or De Kock? Dhawan or Pandya? Whose batting topped Saturday's contest?
We've beaten India here before: Rassie van der Dussen
Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Sunday mourned the death of one of country's finest all-rounders Mike Procter.
South Africa's skipper Neil Brand made history on Monday, securing the best bowling figures by a bowler on his Test debut while leading the side.
He finished a stellar T20 International career, registering the record for most by runs any player in T20 World Cups -- 1,292 runs in 35 matches.
Entertainers on the field, K L Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah enthralled fans off the pitch.
Deepti Sharma rose one place to joint second while team-mate Renuka Singh also moved up a spot to 10th in the latest ICC women's T20I bowling rankings
Virat Kohli is a character. He wears his heart on his sleeve and enjoys his cricket to the fullest.
Pacer Prasidh Krishna picks up injury during Ranji match
The Uday Saharan-led Indian colts shared the top honours with their South African counterparts in the Tri-Nation Under-19 Tournament after the title clash was called off due to rain in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
Big test for India, Eng; minnows likely to shake applecart
South Africa and Australia are set to meet in a semi-final on Thursday. The Proteas thrashed the Aussies by 134 runs in the league stage match last month.
New Zealand took their time but eased to an emphatic victory over an inexperienced South Africa side by 281 runs
South Africa is set for a fairytale farewell as Dean Elgar takes the helm in the final Test against India
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