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

[mithun_minhas]

This is a great pitch, India will need 310-320 to defend with the bowling attack they have.

Whatever the par score is, India needs to score 30 runs extra just to accommodate our trundlers.

 

[Mp812]

Brilliant four

 

[Electron]

Indians are playing to a plan. They are scoring slow, but it gives us a better chance than throwing the bats around.

 

[Mp812]

Brilliant four again

 

[shah_1]

Kohli needs to start scoring, can't play like that

 

[Aman]

Whatever the par score is, India needs to score 30 runs extra just to accommodate our trundlers.

280 is the par here

 

[leatherface58]

Kohli struggling.

 

[Aman]

^287 to exact IIRC.

 

[Mp812]

Ashwin and other spinners will strangle here

 

[desi_launda]

kohli cant smash waleed bhai

 

[mithun_minhas]

280 is the par here

Looking at how easy it is to hit here, par score looks more like 310-320.

 

[Scorpion]

Indians can't hit big at the end. Have to go at a good pace here in the middle.

 

[Aman]

Very unlikely India have the firepower to score 100 in the last 10 against Steyn and Morkel.

 

[akki]

why did rohit got run out seriously....he wud haven eaten dem by now....nyway india is best batting line up anywhere alwaz.....
..I hope our bowlers back us today......

 

[mithun_minhas]

Very unlikely India have the firepower to score 100 in the last 10 against Steyn and Morkel.

India missing a Corey Anderson or Miller at No.7 or 8.

 

[BeautifulGame]

Going at less than 5 an over on this pitch is criminal.

Nothing in it at all, the average score here is 280, with the attack India have that means you'll need 310+.

We nearly defended 270 against a much stronger Aus batting line up.SA have only 6 batsmen today so 280 should be more than competitive for Indian attack

 

[starbuck]

Good running

 

[rollingstoned]

Dhawan got his mojo back. shows the value having faith in an underperforming player can have.

 

[Indiafan]

Look at the crowd

 

[Scorpion]

Indian crowd booing at everything. Pathetic.

 

[Justcrazy]

Good partnership between this two here

 

[shah_1]

Dhawan has swag

 

[Electron]

Dhawan has surprised me big time. I thought his inning against Pak was a fluke.

 

[Junaids]

To be fair, there is a fantastic ODI going on.

I gave up on India v South Africa when I realised that it was just a horrible batfest on a terrible pitch, but Afghanistan v Sri Lanka is restoring my faith in ODI cricket.

232 plays 188-8 with 45 runs needed in 36 balls is a proper ODI.

Whereas 120-1 from 24 overs is just garbage as a spectacle.

For those of you still misguidedly watching the India match, have any of the 150 balls so far moved off the seam yet?

 

[Scorpion]

Steyn steaming for that overthrow.

 

[Electron]

180 from last 25 overs is a good possibility. 300+ score in on.

 

[Sandeep]

We nearly defended 270 against a much stronger Aus batting line up.SA have only 6 batsmen today so 280 should be more than competitive for Indian attack

Warner -- Amla
Finch -- De kock
Smith -- Du Plessis
Watson -- Devilliers (!)
Maxwell -- Miller
Marsh -- Duminy

Australia is superior, is it?

 

[Hitman]

Dhawan has surprised me big time. I thought his inning against Pak was a fluke.

Same here.

 

[Mp812]

To be fair, there is a fantastic ODI going on.

I gave up on India v South Africa when I realised that it was just a horrible batfest on a terrible pitch, but Afghanistan v Sri Lanka is restoring my faith in ODI cricket.

232 plays 188-8 with 45 runs needed in 36 balls is a proper ODI.

Whereas 120-1 from 24 overs is just garbage as a spectacle.

For those of you still misguidedly watching the India match, have any of the 150 balls so far moved off the seam yet?

I thought you went to see PAINT DRYING ...guess u did not understand that either

 

[akki]

bhai best batting teams bats den dey make pitch nd bowlers look ordimary...has it been pak den u wyd have seen seam swing spin nd everyding

 

[Scorpion]

SA fielding is their 6th bowler.

 

[Aman]

India missing a Corey Anderson or Miller at No.7 or 8.

Not just that, no Maxwell or Marsh

Biggest problem for India is Dhoni has looked in horrible touch.

 

[Saffer_XIII]

India should look for 320 here.

 

[Electron]

To be fair, there is a fantastic ODI going on.

I gave up on India v South Africa when I realised that it was just a horrible batfest on a terrible pitch, but Afghanistan v Sri Lanka is restoring my faith in ODI cricket.

232 plays 188-8 with 45 runs needed in 36 balls is a proper ODI.

Whereas 120-1 from 24 overs is just garbage as a spectacle.

For those of you still misguidedly watching the India match, have any of the 150 balls so far moved off the seam yet?

Stop your garbage man. If you don't like it, don't watch it.

Or if you really want to cry, be consistent and do this in all non-India matches too.

 

[Scorpion]

bhai best batting teams bats den dey make pitch nd bowlers look ordimary...has it been pak den u wyd have seen seam swing spin nd everyding

lol fair point.

 

[Sandeep]

To be fair, there is a fantastic ODI going on.

I gave up on India v South Africa when I realised that it was just a horrible batfest on a terrible pitch, but Afghanistan v Sri Lanka is restoring my faith in ODI cricket.

232 plays 188-8 with 45 runs needed in 36 balls is a proper ODI.

Whereas 120-1 from 24 overs is just garbage as a spectacle.

For those of you still misguidedly watching the India match, have any of the 150 balls so far moved off the seam yet?

You're welcome. I think Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka is the right match for you. Why bother with this?

 

[rollingstoned]

Agreed. Saf have a better batting line up than Aussies but Aussies dont choke and have a lot of firepower in the lower order which obviously helps. also we didn't defend that score that well, Aussies were always in control and threw away a few wickets needlessly when approaching the target.

 

[BeautifulGame]

Warner -- Amla (Easily when a target like 270 +)
Finch -- De kock
Smith -- Du Plessis
Watson -- Devilliers (!)
Maxwell -- Miller
Marsh -- Duminy

Australia is superior, is it?

And more importantly

Faulkner - Parnell
Haddin - Philander
Johnson - Steyn

Yes Aus batting is much stronger

 

[ForeverIndian]

To be fair, there is a fantastic ODI going on.

I gave up on India v South Africa when I realised that it was just a horrible batfest on a terrible pitch, but Afghanistan v Sri Lanka is restoring my faith in ODI cricket.

232 plays 188-8 with 45 runs needed in 36 balls is a proper ODI.

Whereas 120-1 from 24 overs is just garbage as a spectacle.

For those of you still misguidedly watching the India match, have any of the 150 balls so far moved off the seam yet?

Yawn. Someone give me a bed. I wanna sleep.

 

[jusarrived]

To be fair, there is a fantastic ODI going on.

I gave up on India v South Africa when I realised that it was just a horrible batfest on a terrible pitch, but Afghanistan v Sri Lanka is restoring my faith in ODI cricket.

232 plays 188-8 with 45 runs needed in 36 balls is a proper ODI.

Whereas 120-1 from 24 overs is just garbage as a spectacle.

For those of you still misguidedly watching the India match, have any of the 150 balls so far moved off the seam yet?

lol what a whiney littel gurl you are ?

 

[Aman]

To be fair, there is a fantastic ODI going on.

I gave up on India v South Africa when I realised that it was just a horrible batfest on a terrible pitch, but Afghanistan v Sri Lanka is restoring my faith in ODI cricket.

232 plays 188-8 with 45 runs needed in 36 balls is a proper ODI.

Whereas 120-1 from 24 overs is just garbage as a spectacle.

For those of you still misguidedly watching the India match, have any of the 150 balls so far moved off the seam yet?

Agreed, actually fell asleep watching it )

I've now switched over to the SL v Afghan game.

 

[Scorpion]

What a shot by Kohli. Drive steyn for

 

[IgnitedMind]

This is such a high quality match this.

Batting and fielding has been topclass...even bowling has been ..its just that batsman have negotiated it very well.

 

[jusarrived]

Warner -- Amla
Finch -- De kock
Smith -- Du Plessis
Watson -- Devilliers (!)
Maxwell -- Miller
Marsh -- Duminy

Australia is superior, is it?

SA are extremely poor chasers . Our bowling may negate that , but Aus has lot more firepower in their batting

 

[nish_mate]

Funny to see non natives moan about pitches befit Aussie or Kiwi

 

[Aman]

This is such a high quality match this.

Batting and fielding has been topclass...even bowling has been ..its just that batsman have negotiated it very well.

This is a road and neither side has really been able to assert dominance, you'd give SA the advantage as India have been going at a very slow pace on a belter.

 

[IgnitedMind]

Running has been excellent !

 

[Sandeep]

I do agree that Faulkner provides the x-factor to the Aussie line up but both line ups are pretty much equals

 

[nish_mate]

Suffers running ragged....either flat pitch or fixed...choose your pick..

 

[JaDed]

Well done Amla never though he could field that well either lol!

 

[Aman]

SA are extremely poor chasers . Our bowling may negate that , but Aus has lot more firepower in their batting

SA recently chased down 300 quite easily against Aus in Zim.

 

[Junaids]

Stop your garbage man. If you don't like it, don't watch it.

Or if you really want to cry, be consistent and do this in all non-India matches too.

In what way is it anti-Indian to point out that the Australian curator has produced a terrible pitch at the MCG which is flat, boring and delivering a flat, boring spectacle?

It is killing ODI cricket to have these terrible batfests.

 

[BillyM]

It is just a clash between 2 heavy weights. Just enjoy the game

 

[Electron]

This is such a high quality match this.

Batting and fielding has been topclass...even bowling has been ..its just that batsman have negotiated it very well.

But still, you will always find some rondus infesting the match thread, trying their hardest to prove that the match is garbage.

 

[JaDed]

 

[Itachi]

To be fair, there is a fantastic ODI going on.

I gave up on India v South Africa when I realised that it was just a horrible batfest on a terrible pitch, but Afghanistan v Sri Lanka is restoring my faith in ODI cricket.

232 plays 188-8 with 45 runs needed in 36 balls is a proper ODI.

Whereas 120-1 from 24 overs is just garbage as a spectacle.

For those of you still misguidedly watching the India match, have any of the 150 balls so far moved off the seam yet?

i agree. pathetic pitch. world cup should never be allowed to play in aus/nz.

 

[IgnitedMind]

Oh please, for people like you ..any time India negotiates good bowling. Pitch is flat...

It was good bowling at the start and dhawan and virat played slow and well..and now they are picking up after set up..perfect ODI match...

 

[Aman]

I do agree that Faulkner provides the x-factor to the Aussie line up but both line ups are pretty much equals

Quality wise the SA side is better, in terms of scoring runs quickly Aus > SA.

 

[Sandeep]

Our ceiling is now 250

 

[Scorpion]

Kohli gone. Tahir got him.

 

[BillyM]

Kohli gone

 

[nish_mate]

Bhai gets the wicket

 

[jattafridi]

Kohli gone

 

[JaDed]

how angry he is lol! Stupid shot well done Tahir!

 

[jusarrived]

soft dismissal

 

[Saffer_XIII]

Kohli missed out there. Filthy ball that.

 

[leatherface58]

Probably good for India that Kohli is gone. Dhoni will come in now probably.

 

[Electron]

In what way is it anti-Indian to point out that the Australian curator has produced a terrible pitch at the MCG which is flat, boring and delivering a flat, boring spectacle?

It is killing ODI cricket to have these terrible batfests.

Do this in all the matches then.

 

[JustAnotherFan]

Awesome! I love it when Tahir takes a wicket and so does DarkKnightRisesAgain.

 

[JaDed]

Quality wise the SA side is better, in terms of scoring runs quickly Aus > SA.

Aus play to win and win, their attitude is unmatched in cricket
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[Bilal7]

Good total being set up by the Indians. If Mohammad Shami gets movement early on, they could win this.

Good thing Kohli got out since he wasn't going anywhere, Raina should do some damage as soon as he comes in.

 

[IgnitedMind]

But still, you will always find some rondus infesting the match thread, trying their hardest to prove that the match is garbage.

I have stopped coming to PP..some people in cricket forum and time pass kill the fun with their rants ! I just came here to check and ofcourse I see rants...going to close it and enjoy the match.

 

[mithun_minhas]

Crucial wicket gone.

Just when India is accelerating.

 

[JaDed]

damn i expected Raina!

 

[Scorpion]

Kohli was picking up speed nicely. Can't go guns blazing all the time against good bowling.

 

[Sandeep]

Good for India in the longer run. Let others bat for a change..

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Collapse on. Poor shot against bhai. The difference between 320 and 260 IMO.

 

[Bilal7]

Our ceiling is now 250

It has actually increased. Raina should do some damage with this platform set up and Dhawan is hitting them nicely.

 

[Aman]

Aus play to win and win, their attitude is unmatched in cricket
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I'll put it this way - on wickets which are assist bowlers, the SA batsmen will outscore Aus 9 out of 10 times on flat wickets Australias hacks and bits and pieces cricketers would outscore them 7 out of 10 times.

 

[Scorpion]

Tahir bowling well here.