Varanasi/ Jaipur/ Kanpur, Feb 22 (ANI): Cricket lovers performed special prayers as the national cricket team begins the match against South Africa in World Cup 2015. India has never beaten South Africa in three previous meetings at World Cups. India will play to seek their first victory against South Africa on Sunday (February 22) at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Cricket fans all over India kept their fingers crossed and organised special prayer ceremonies. India and South Africa have played a total of 70 matches against each other. Indians across the country are pinning hopes on the 2011 defending champions to bring back the World Cup trophy.