2015 World Cup Result : India trounce South Africa by 130 runs

[Junaids]

In other words India has to be crap for the GAME TO be of VALUE

Not at all.

This is South Africa playing. The only way to beat them, like with the old West Indies, should be in a low-scoring match. So the only way India could beat them on a sporting track would be to score 230 and then bowl them out for less.

But if India scores more than 250, we know that the match is a joke.

 

[Suleiman]

Typical South African fielding.

If they play 4 bowlers, the fielding can be counted as a very good containing 5th bowler.

 

[Justcrazy]

No-hit out by Direct - Hit.


Pathetic start for India.

Goign with only 5 batsman will hurt India here.

Dhoni is not a batsman ?

 

[Saeed]

South Africa, New Zealand and Australia are the only good teams in this world cup. Rest of the test members are worse than associates.

 

[Electron]

Time for a Kohli special.

 

[Iffitheking]

What a fielding.... now ghar ka kohli... is about to go...

 

[Fire Bird]

Tailunt slips get run

 

[habibi hayya]

Unlucky.

 

[mithun_minhas]

Dhoni is not a batsman ?

Dhoni is good for a few big blows after 45th over. He cannot score a 50 or 100. This is 2015. Not 2011.

 

[JustAnotherFan]

Wonder what Kohli can do? Cometh the hour, cometh the man?

 

[iafzal]

Fielding matters says ABD

 

[Electron]

Wonder what Kohli can do? Cometh the hour, cometh the man?

I hope you stick around to appreciate his hundred.

 

[Anfield]

I'm

Not at all.

This is South Africa playing. The only way to beat them, like with the old West Indies, should be in a low-scoring match. So the only way India could beat them on a sporting track would be to score 230 and then bowl them out for less.

But if India scores more than 250, we know that the match is a joke.

Indias strength is batting not bowling. What they give away in bowling they try to cover it with batting. Your low score theory doesn't make sense.

 

[Electron]

Dhoni is good for a few big blows after 45th over. He cannot score a 50 or 100. This is 2015. Not 2011.

On the contrary, Dhoni is good enough for building an innings like Misbah. Slogs are not working for him.

 

[Saeed]

So who was expecting us to beat this South African team? We can now kiss the World cup bye.

 

[mithun_minhas]

India gifting away a wicket like that runout is criminal. We cannot afford to donate any wickets to Africans.

 

[Abhilash93]

This is not Pakistan you are playing against Rohit!!

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Rohit goes. The guy is simply not good enough. Bashing SL trundlers on flat phattas is not a sign of "talent" .

 

[battler]

Dhawan looks to be in good touch.
Time for another special from ghar ka kohli?

 

[mithun_minhas]

Rohit goes. The guy is simply not good enough. Bashing SL trundlers on flat phattas is not a sign of "talent" .

He was runout. He looked decent against Steyn in that over.

 

[desi_launda]

We can win this..Dhawan and kohli will get centuries and Papa dhoni will get a quick 50 # bleedblue

 

[Electron]

Not at all.

This is South Africa playing. The only way to beat them, like with the old West Indies, should be in a low-scoring match. So the only way India could beat them on a sporting track would be to score 230 and then bowl them out for less.

But if India scores more than 250, we know that the match is a joke.

So basically, match will be a joke if India win this. Why don't you stop pretending about your nationality?

 

[Anfield]

Steyn all charged up.

 

[MartyMsd]

This is the match that will tell us whether ODI cricket is devalued and dead or still alive on life support.

Basically, if an all-time great like Dale Steyn goes for more than 50 runs we will know that modern ODIs are rubbish and devalued.

Then again, if he ends up with 4-30 we will know that I am full of cr@p and the game is alive and well! Given that Steyn has just started with a maiden over, I don't fancy my chances!

Wait how does an ATG getting 4/30 against a pitiful batting lineup like India's prove anything?

 

[Saffer_XIII]

Steyn bowling with good pace.

 

[Saeed]

Was that a catch?

 

[mithun_minhas]

Too much **** kissing by Harsha.

 

[desi_launda]

Was that a catch?

No chance

 

[Justcrazy]

10 / 1

5 overs

 

[siddharth]

SA bowling is awesome..on a flat pitchu swiging it like anything..

 

[Saffer_XIII]

Damn. Swing and a miss. Gotta get Kohli early.

 

[habibi hayya]

147kph

 

[Anfield]

Was that a catch?

no, fell short.

 

[Sandeep]

High quality bowling and tentative batting. Always makes foe a good viewing

 

[desi_launda]

Run rate 2

 

[Saeed]

Kohli might edge some ball any moment.

 

[Electron]

Come on ! Even Zimbabwe smacked these pacers.

 

[mithun_minhas]

SA getting the ball to move just enough to trouble Indians.

Bounce is also not helping Indian FTB's.

 

[Saeed]

Mash'allah, great batting by India. 10-1 after 5 overs.

 

[ahanank]

No way Pak can even dream of defeating Saf.
They look good..like, really good.
Pace looks good..it just does.
Our bowlers bowl at 145 and it still looks dull..

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Seriousy Rohit is gone I had him as my captain in fantasy

 

[desi_launda]

Seriousy Rohit is gone I had him as my captain in fantasy

Wait for the minnow matches

 

[Electron]

No way Pak can even dream of defeating Saf.
They look good..like, really good.
Pace looks good..it just does.
Our bowlers bowl at 145 and it still looks dull..

Just wait and watch. South Africans will leave this match deflated and then Pakistan will pawn them.

 

[Justcrazy]

Philander bowling well here.

 

[Electron]

Seriousy Rohit is gone I had him as my captain in fantasy

Bro, think about my team. Thirrimaane, Dilshan, Sanga and now Rohit. My fantasy team got a royal phaintaa today. Three ducks in total.


Now Kohli and Raina are my only hope.

 

[Junaids]

I'm
Indias strength is batting not bowling. What they give away in bowling they try to cover it with batting. Your low score theory doesn't make sense.

That is irrelevant.

Plenty of good batting sides played against the great West Indians. But when the West Indies had 4 great fast bowlers (1976-1984) the chances of a "strong batting side" scoring 5 runs per over were about the same as the chances of me scoring 800 not out in 50 overs. It couldn't be done. It was impossible.

If a team can score 250+ against an attack of Steyn, Morkel and Philander it shows that the game has become a joke. Hopefully today will have a sensible score of around 230 and a close finish.

 

[Saffer_XIII]

Dhawan looking good. Ominous signs.

 

[ahanank]

Just wait and watch. South Africans will leave this match deflated and then Pakistan will pawn them.

hahaha..i don't think so.
SAF will butcher both.

 

[desi_launda]

Sachin in the house

 

[Justcrazy]

19 / 1

7 overs

 

[Saffer_XIII]

Why does India's batting look a bit thin.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

That is irrelevant.

Plenty of good batting sides played against the great West Indians. But when the West Indies had 4 great fast bowlers (1976-1984) the chances of a "strong batting side" scoring 5 runs per over were about the same as the chances of me scoring 800 not out in 50 overs. It couldn't be done. It was impossible.

If a team can score 250+ against an attack of Steyn, Morkel and Philander it shows that the game has become a joke. Hopefully today will have a sensible score of around 230 and a close finish.

This is 2015...

Teams should expect to score 250.

And South africa should expect to chase 250 plus.

In fact if South Africa doesn't chase a 250 plus target provided India set them that; it means Indian bowling better than South Africans..

How does that sound?

 

[mithun_minhas]

Dhawan looking good. Ominous signs.

There are 3 teams that India cannot beat in these conditions.

Aus/NZ/SA.

Any victory for India against these teams is a big upset.

India can handle all other teams.

 

[Justcrazy]

Kohli on

 

[Saffer_XIII]

Stop showing us Tendulkar already Mr Director

 

[ahanank]

There are 3 teams that India cannot beat in these conditions.

Aus/NZ/SA.

Any victory for India against these teams is a big upset.

India can handle all other teams.

Agreed.

 

[Sandeep]

That is irrelevant.

Plenty of good batting sides played against the great West Indians. But when the West Indies had 4 great fast bowlers (1976-1984) the chances of a "strong batting side" scoring 5 runs per over were about the same as the chances of me scoring 800 not out in 50 overs. It couldn't be done. It was impossible.

If a team can score 250+ against an attack of Steyn, Morkel and Philander it shows that the game has become a joke. Hopefully today will have a sensible score of around 230 and a close finish.

What do you make of this pitch, Sir? How much do you think India can score here?

 

[adnan yasin]

So india can defend 280-300 on this wicket ?

anyways

 

[Anfield]

That is irrelevant.

Plenty of good batting sides played against the great West Indians. But when the West Indies had 4 great fast bowlers (1976-1984) the chances of a "strong batting side" scoring 5 runs per over were about the same as the chances of me scoring 800 not out in 50 overs. It couldn't be done. It was impossible.

If a team can score 250+ against an attack of Steyn, Morkel and Philander it shows that the game has become a joke. Hopefully today will have a sensible score of around 230 and a close finish.

This is not 1976 or 84 but 2015. A lot has changed. You can't compare that era to this.

 

[jattafridi]

Dhawan looking good for 100 plus

 

[Hitman]

Stop showing us Tendulkar already Mr Director

Why? Nothing wrong in showing him, fans love watching him.

 

[ForeverIndian]

That is irrelevant.

Plenty of good batting sides played against the great West Indians. But when the West Indies had 4 great fast bowlers (1976-1984) the chances of a "strong batting side" scoring 5 runs per over were about the same as the chances of me scoring 800 not out in 50 overs. It couldn't be done. It was impossible.

If a team can score 250+ against an attack of Steyn, Morkel and Philander it shows that the game has become a joke. Hopefully today will have a sensible score of around 230 and a close finish.

To sum it up , India will never get the credit for good batting.

 

[Saeed]

So india can defend 280-300 on this wicket ?

anyways

Nope, the must score 350. Else their bowling is just too weak to handle South African batting.

 

[JustAnotherFan]

Duminy already?

 

[adnan yasin]

spin early on in power plays

against india

 

[ahanank]

What field setting!
Hats off.

 

[Justcrazy]

29 / 1
8 overs

India building well.

 

[Dee1990]

Wouldn't worry too much about the slow batting, if we can be 40-odd for 1 after 10 it's not a bad start.

 

[Electron]

hahaha..i don't think so.
SAF will butcher both.

India is scoring 280 minimum. That run-out was unfortunate, but even now, I don't expect this bowling attack to trouble India much.

 

[adnan yasin]

is that spin for dhawan ??

 

[Junaids]

This is 2015...

Teams should expect to score 250.

And South africa should expect to chase 250 plus.

In fact if South Africa doesn't chase a 250 plus target provided India set them that; it means Indian bowling better than South Africans..

How does that sound?

I'm a neutral. I'd be perfectly happy for the best team to win.

But a game in which Steyn and Morkel and Philander go for more than 5 per over is not one that I want to see. So far I've watched 48 balls by Steyn and Philander, not even one of which has deviated off the seam. Zero.

So there are three options:

1) The bowlers are crap.
2) The pitch is crap.
3) The balls are crap.

 

[desi_launda]

why not bowl Waleed bhai?

 

[Electron]

To sum it up , India will never get the credit for good batting.

Let's not quote that guy. Just the sight of his posts gives me a headache.

 

[Mp812]

To sum it up , India will never get the credit for good batting.

Some jealous fans will never give credit to Indian batting even if the score on Mars or Venus with steyn/msrshall/garner/warne in oposition....just enjoy game man...atleasts its not 1 for 4 wkts against Taylor

 

[IgnitedMind]

you know India is doing well when junaid is whining and coming up wid lame logics !

 

[adnan yasin]

Nope, the must score 350. Else their bowling is just too weak to handle South African batting.

thats what i was thinking.. and from now on india has to bat really well to get pass 300

 

[Saeed]

Why did he brought spinners on? Big partnership coming up.

 

[Saeed]

thats what i was thinking.. and from now on india has to bat really well to get pass 300

You should check out Amla's average against India, he loves Indian bowling, at least in the tests.

 

[JustAnotherFan]

Only score 3 of Duminy in a PP. lol

 

[jattafridi]

Morkel on