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Good morning. Let’s start with a paradox: the first dead rubber of the 2023 World Cup is also one of its most keenly anticipated games. India and South Africa have already qualified for semi-finals, which is precisely why this game is so mouthwatering. They have been the two best teams in the tournament, monstrously impressive in different ways. Now, on the 32nd day of the World Cup, they get to test one another’s mettle.semi-finals, but that doesn’t mean it’s without practical significance.
Today’s game won’t decide who wins the World Cup, but it might give us a big fat clue – especially as there’s every chance India and South Africa will meet again in the final. It’s a fine day to put down a marker.
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