<p> Sachin Tendulkar has issued a warning to triumphant India about their upcoming World Cup match against South Africa, saying the Proteas were "far superior" to arch-rivals Pakistan.<br /><br /></p>.<p>India started the defence of their title with a convincing 76-run win over Pakistan in Adelaide last Sunday, with Virat Kohli making a brilliant 107.<br /><br />However, Tendulkar said India would need a strong opening partnership and careful running between the wickets to beat South Africa, one of the pre-tournament favourites, in this coming Sunday's clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.<br /><br />"It won't be so easy to pick singles," Tendulkar told Headlines Today channel on Monday.<br />"They (South Africa) are much faster. Their throwing arm is more powerful and their outfielding is excellent. They cover the area much better than Pakistan."<br /><br />Tendulkar singled out South Africa's spearhead Dale Steyn as the man India's batsmen needed to fear.<br /><br />"Without any doubt he's their strike bowler. He's bowls unbelievably well," he said."You can't pre-decide how to play Steyn, he could also have a bad day, you have to decide in the moment but you have to respect Dale Steyn, you need to be watchful upfront but take your opportunities."</p>
<p> Sachin Tendulkar has issued a warning to triumphant India about their upcoming World Cup match against South Africa, saying the Proteas were "far superior" to arch-rivals Pakistan.<br /><br /></p>.<p>India started the defence of their title with a convincing 76-run win over Pakistan in Adelaide last Sunday, with Virat Kohli making a brilliant 107.<br /><br />However, Tendulkar said India would need a strong opening partnership and careful running between the wickets to beat South Africa, one of the pre-tournament favourites, in this coming Sunday's clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.<br /><br />"It won't be so easy to pick singles," Tendulkar told Headlines Today channel on Monday.<br />"They (South Africa) are much faster. Their throwing arm is more powerful and their outfielding is excellent. They cover the area much better than Pakistan."<br /><br />Tendulkar singled out South Africa's spearhead Dale Steyn as the man India's batsmen needed to fear.<br /><br />"Without any doubt he's their strike bowler. He's bowls unbelievably well," he said."You can't pre-decide how to play Steyn, he could also have a bad day, you have to decide in the moment but you have to respect Dale Steyn, you need to be watchful upfront but take your opportunities."</p>