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ICC CWC 2019: Things India should be wary of when they face South Africa

South Africa have not played to their potential in the first two games and lost both, but that should not make India underestimate a top-rated team with the goods to upset the strongest of oppositions

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MS Dhoni and other Indian player during practice session. Photo: AP | PTI

Erick Massey New Delhi
The Virat Kohli-led India cricket team have been raring to go — for a rather long time. Even as all other teams in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 have played their first match, some even two, India's wait to flex their muscle will end only on June 5 (Wednesday), when they meet South Africa at Hampshire Bowl, Southampton, London.

The warm-up games played before the start of the tournament were a mixed bag for India. While their batting order cracked terribly while facing a strong New Zealand bowling attack in the first practice game, they bounced back in style in