Do or die as Proteas take on India in World Cup

Do or die as Proteas take on India in World Cup

With Proteas supporters hoping for the best on Tuesday, India was being touted as the favourites. 

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As South Africa prepares to take on Indian in the Cricket World Cup on Wednesday, the match is being heralded as a do-or-die affair for the Proteas. 

On Sunday, Bangladesh made the perfect start to their World Cup campaign as their highest one-day international score inspired a 21-run win over a beleaguered South Africa. 

That after the Proteas also went down against England in the opening game of the tournament. 

Since then, Dale Steyn has been ruled out of the World Cup with a shoulder injury. 

With Proteas supporters hoping for the best on Tuesday, India was being touted as the favourites. 

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