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

[Electron]

Our two in form batsman running themselves out. Oh I hate you Waleed. I blame you and only you.

Blame the top order. You were out of the game even before Waleed bhai came in.

 

[Haripotter]

India owning SA. . So much for the underdog tag to the current world champions

 

[Bilal7]

Down to Parnell to get to at least 200 and make this look like a respectable defeat for the South Africans.

 

[Electron]

Out again !!

I am in love with the cround in melbourne..amazing ...

Indian crowds are necessary to make any tournament lively.

Indian Crowd + MCC = EPIC Atmosphere.

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

Done dun-a-dun-dun.

 

[dildilpak]

These mauka ads are working well for India

Waiting for somebody to say that Star Sports is fixing these matches

 

[Nikhil_cric]

153/7 ) . SA join PAK and ENG for terrible batting performance s.

 

[IndianWillow]

300 chase is still a tough proposition. Batting first is the way to go in this WC, even if the initial conditions are bowling friendly.

 

[Aman]

This crowd has played as India's 12th man

Can't help but feel the SA's have been over roared by it.

 

[Bilal7]

Too true. We're an all rounder short. Good top 6 and good 4 bowlers. But no team can win a world cup with 10 men only. Parnell and Behardien have been abominations.

McLaren isn't going to be the saviour either. Just pick Roussow and back Duminy to bowl 10.

 

[jusarrived]

It is not "Rediculous" because Amla averages more away than at home. Not that this is about him. I'm talking about the entire South African side and the fact that chasing a 300 total today would be very difficult for any team.

They simplay never chase , its not just today . Stop giving excuses . Even SAF fans would admit that theie team arent good chasing .

you guys where giving excuses for the pitch being falt when India batted & now excuses for this pitch being diffuclt to bat on when chasing ? Wow just wow

 

[Bilal7]

300 chase is still a tough proposition. Batting first is the way to go in this WC, even if the initial conditions are bowling friendly.

Exactly! The Lankans were going to lose today too if not for the Afghan inexperience shining through. Tricky to chase anything in this WC but 300+ totals are very hard.

 

[Junaids]

Firstly, India is playing good ODI cricket (which doesn't require any attacking bowling).

But this match, like both of Pakistan's and England's so far, highlights everything that is wrong with modern ODI cricket.

When scores were lower you often found games went down to the wire, and even when they didn't they were rarely decided until the last 5-10 overs.

But the recurrent pattern between non-minnow nations at this World Cup goes like this:

TEAM A SCORES 300+
TEAM B IS CERTAIN TO LOSE WITH 25 OVERS LEFT TO BAT

Few things are more boring than that formula.

 

[Fire Bird]

Mauka mauka!
Mauka mauka!
Mauka mauka!

 

[Electron]

This has been a one sided phainta. Saffas were never really in the game.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

McLaren isn't going to be the saviour either. Just pick Roussow and back Duminy to bowl 10.

This.

 

[Bilal7]

They simplay never chase , its not just today . Stop giving excuses . Even SAF fans would admit that theie team arent good chasing .

you guys where giving excuses for the pitch being falt when India batted & now excuses for this pitch being diffuclt to bat on when chasing ? Wow just wow

Yes, they are better at setting a score, that is established. I am only talking about this specific WC and saying that chasing 300+ is going to be difficult for any team. No team has had a comfortable chase in this WC so far and we'll see how India do as the tournament progresses. For now, don't sweat it.

 

[IgnitedMind]

so according to junaid , we did not bowl attackingly today.

Cricket 101 bhai ...seekhlo !

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Firstly, India is playing good ODI cricket (which doesn't require any attacking bowling).

But this match, like both of Pakistan's and England's so far, highlights everything that is wrong with modern ODI cricket.

When scores were lower you often found games went down to the wire, and even when they didn't they were rarely decided until the last 5-10 overs.

But the recurrent pattern between non-minnow nations at this World Cup goes like this:

TEAM A SCORES 300+
TEAM B IS CERTAIN TO LOSE WITH 25 OVERS LEFT TO BAT

Few things are more boring than that formula.

Ireland chased 300 against West Indies...

Too bad the teams that are chasing so far have been non-favourties aka England and Sri Lanka and Pakistan...

Watch Australia or NZ easily get 300 batting second if required on any pitch.

 

[Indiafan]

India's fielding is right up there. Their out-fielding is simply astonishing. Quickly cover the ground, stay low, quick release and strong accurate throws. And these are the pacers who are usually weak links in teams.

I think they listen to their fielding coach

 

[jusarrived]

Too true. We're an all rounder short. Good top 6 and good 4 bowlers. But no team can win a world cup with 10 men only. Parnell and Behardien have been abominations.

SA need to open with that Rouossuw(?) guy . Need brisk starts to negate lack of 7th batsmen .

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Yes, they are better at setting a score, that is established. I am only talking about this specific WC and saying that chasing 300+ is going to be difficult for any team. No team has had a comfortable chase in this WC so far and we'll see how India do as the tournament progresses. For now, don't sweat it.

Ireland say hello.

 

[IgnitedMind]

Indian Crowd + MCC = EPIC Atmosphere.

yeah...good warmup for the crowd before the final.

 

[desi_launda]

Snakeeyes is a legend

 

[Sandeep]

[MENTION=132916]Junaids[/MENTION], mate I can't help but feel sorry for you. First, your team doesn't have the technique to score 4 runs before losing 4 wickets and you come here and taunt India for winning. Talk about low lives.. I do pity you

 

[IgnitedMind]

haha...8 gone

 

[Aman]

Pakistan might have a chance against SA, 157/8 lol

 

[Lords]

SA getting worse thrashing than pakistan.

Pakistan didnt do that bad afterall.

 

[offcutter]

Just woke up and took a look at the score. Wow. I hope Misbah is watching this. Next time you win the toss, bat first. I still cannot believe Misbah chose to bowl against West Indies.

 

[BaaliSoda]

If only our batters can avoid collapsing in a heap during death overs, that will boost the chance of India going deeper into the tournament. Twice in two matches we wasted the brilliant platform laid out by top order batsmen. IMHO, In both these games we were at least 30 runs if not more short of where we could have been at the end of 50 overs.

 

[zubair007]

Firstly, India is playing good ODI cricket (which doesn't require any attacking bowling).

But this match, like both of Pakistan's and England's so far, highlights everything that is wrong with modern ODI cricket.

When scores were lower you often found games went down to the wire, and even when they didn't they were rarely decided until the last 5-10 overs.

But the recurrent pattern between non-minnow nations at this World Cup goes like this:

TEAM A SCORES 300+
TEAM B IS CERTAIN TO LOSE WITH 25 OVERS LEFT TO BAT

Few things are more boring than that formula.

Yeah, it's never the team that plays better cricket. Tch tch tch.

 

[Saffer_XIII]

Well played India. The bowling was quite surprising.

 

[Abhilash93]

Its not a choke when you never get into a winning position in the whole match

 

[Watsupdoc]

India should make a mauka ad before every match

 

[jusarrived]

Ireland say hello.

dosent count . I dont know why , but am sure Bilal will explain it to us .

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Pakistan might have a chance against SA, 157/8 lol

Pakistan doesn't have the bowling to get South Africa 157-8..

We would need a big fluke.

 

[t_kaay]

From a pakistani point of view, a big margin win by the Indians is good for us because it brings south Africa's nrr down? Correct?

 

[IndianWillow]

Firstly, India is playing good ODI cricket (which doesn't require any attacking bowling).

But this match, like both of Pakistan's and England's so far, highlights everything that is wrong with modern ODI cricket.

When scores were lower you often found games went down to the wire, and even when they didn't they were rarely decided until the last 5-10 overs.

But the recurrent pattern between non-minnow nations at this World Cup goes like this:

TEAM A SCORES 300+
TEAM B IS CERTAIN TO LOSE WITH 25 OVERS LEFT TO BAT

Few things are more boring than that formula.

All teams will not get 300 batting first.

 

[Juansar_07]

Miller's Runout - Yadav...Indian seamers having a fab day in the field!

 

[dildilpak]

Pakistan doesn't have the bowling to get South Africa 157-8..

We would need a big fluke.

Even if we have the bowling, our fielding will totally let us down yet again. India was brilliant in the field and that swung the match in India's favour

 

[zubair007]

Yes, they are better at setting a score, that is established. I am only talking about this specific WC and saying that chasing 300+ is going to be difficult for any team. No team has had a comfortable chase in this WC so far and we'll see how India do as the tournament progresses. For now, don't sweat it.

You have to play very well to chase 300. If you are not good enough on the day you will not chase it. Even in India, someone has to score big under scoreboard pressure to chase down 300.

 

[Bilal7]

Ireland say hello.

Forgot about that since I didn't see it but that can be classified as an exception. Pakistan, England, South Africa, New Zealand and Sri Lanka have proven the rule (The last two did chase their targets down but had difficulty doing it).

 

[rhony]

I can't help but think that IPL is assisting the Indians in a big way. Its not only their level of play but they arent afraid to play Steyn Morkel etc anymore because they play them in every other game in IPL. I wish Pakistan had the same experience

 

[ndrnik]

i think we played a minnow today ..................pakistan gave us more tough match than these chokers !

 

[Junaids]

India has a decent chance of retaining the World Cup in these conditions.

I'm not sure that too many people who aren't Indian or Sri Lankan would tune into watch these depressing batfests, but they are very good in these conditions.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

PAK fans should feel good about their team now. At least youur team reached 224 chasing. SA look like they have already given up.

 

[Aman]

Crowd has been great for India, hopefully they don't out number us if we face off in the KO games...

Really helps to pump up players.

 

[Bilal7]

You have to play very well to chase 300. If you are not good enough on the day you will not chase it. Even in India, someone has to score big under scoreboard pressure to chase down 300.

So all these teams having difficulty chasing in this WC is a coincidence for you? Might be. Lets see how India and Australia do while chasing.

 

[Stark]

Apart from Dhoni's captaincy, his glovework needs to be appreciated loads.
Superbly done. (knock on the wood)

 

[dildilpak]

PAK fans should feel good about their team now. At least youur team reached 224 chasing. SA look like they have already given up.

Don't forget 1/4 against the Windies.

 

[Saeed]

So we have won the most difficult match in our group today, rest should be easy. Proud of our team for topping the group.

 

[BaaliSoda]

Such an authoritative performance this from India, today. I was kind of upset with our below par final score (in particular, last 5 overs which again showcased a mini collapse) but the bowling and fielding has made up for those missed runs in a big way.

Shami was the pick of the bowler for me, bowled with very good rhythm/zip. He was ably supported by other bowlers.

 

[McGarrett]

Everyone is writting India off. But, why do I get the feeling that India are gonna trash ball-tamperers ?

I told you so

 

[Salma_T]

India has a decent chance of retaining the World Cup in these conditions.

I'm not sure that too many people who aren't Indian or Sri Lankan would tune into watch these depressing batfests, but they are very good in these conditions.

They are restricting SA to under 200 so pretty good bowling. Yes scoreboard pressure does apply but cannot take anything away from Indian hats off.

 

[JaDed]

everyone saying Pakistan played better than Saffers well The pitch is fast and India was on a low when they played Pak!Saffers i think underestimated the fielders!

 

[Romali_rotti]

India has a decent chance of retaining the World Cup in these conditions.

I'm not sure that too many people who aren't Indian or Sri Lankan would tune into watch these depressing batfests, but they are very good in these conditions.

Lol stop being a sour grape your team pakistan is nearly done...just appreciate good performances I know its hard when u r a sour grape but try anyway.

 

[zubair007]

India has a decent chance of retaining the World Cup in these conditions.

I'm not sure that too many people who aren't Indian or Sri Lankan would tune into watch these depressing batfests, but they are very good in these conditions.

Or perhaps other teams are not good enough? Can you be appreciative of cricket that India plays sometimes or is negativity so integral in you?

 

[Stark]

Yes. Choke on! Staffers favourites my.. .

Now now now..
Some humbleness my friend.

 

[Junaids]

The wonderful American writer Mike Marquesee wrote the definitive history of the 1996 World Cup in the subcontinent, and called it "War Minus the Fighting".

He is lucky that he lost his brave battle with cancer before this World Cup.

But he could have written the definitive book on it. And called it:

"Cricket Minus The Bowling".

 

[Bilal7]

Hussey might have been a double agent. Disturb the South African dressing room and take care of the biggest threat for Australia.

 

[mastermind_quad]

I wanted batting first.
Now we'll win InshaAllah...

...

 

[Sandeep]

Oh Lord, please have some mercy on the whiny souls.. )

 

[BillyM]

Hashim Amla bhai needs Dabur Amla

 

[umerz]

West ind vs SA and Pak vs SA are suddenly very very imp games for these three teams i.e. if they win games against minnows

 

[Juansar_07]

Vernon LBW - Ashwin.

Game over.A very one sided affair this.India making a good use of their MAUKA. Disappointed by the lack of fight shown by RSA and the quality of match overall especially all the hype it carried for the past few days.
But a heroic effort yet again by the Men in Blue.Always said they would come back strong in the Tournament.Love this team.

 

[zubair007]

The wonderful American writer Mike Marquesee wrote the definitive history of the 1996 World Cup in the subcontinent, and called it "War Minus the Fighting".

He is lucky that he lost his brave battle with cancer before this World Cup.

But he could have written the definitive book on it. And called it:

"Cricket Minus The Bowling".

You should write a book:

"Sour Grapes"

 

[Junaids]

Or perhaps other teams are not good enough? Can you be appreciative of cricket that India plays sometimes or is negativity so integral in you?

I do applaud India at being really good at this form of cricket on flat wickets.

I just hate cricket in which the bowlers can't bowl. Which is why I hated Paksitan's recent Test wins over Australia and New Zealand, on wickets on which no-one ever got caught in the slips or by the keeper. Sport isn't sport when you take the sport out of it.

 

[Sandeep]

Game.Set.Match.

 

[BillyM]

Bowlers can't bowl? What are Indians doing here ?

 

[BaaliSoda]

Jaddu finishes the game for India

Awesome win and 1st time against SA in a World Cup Game

 

[akki]

I do applaud India at being really good at this form of cricket on flat wickets.

I just hate cricket in which the bowlers can't bowl. Which is why I hated Paksitan's recent Test wins over Australia and New Zealand, on wickets on which no-one ever got caught in the slips or by the keeper. Sport isn't sport when you take the sport out of it.

wen did u beat new zealand u got kind of white washed against them at home and test series was draw....india is n.o 1 odi team from last around 5 years most f the time bro...just lost 2 matches in last 4 icc tournaments......we are best..learn to appreciate

 

[Idreamofcricket]

I do applaud India at being really good at this form of cricket on flat wickets.

I just hate cricket in which the bowlers can't bowl. Which is why I hated Paksitan's recent Test wins over Australia and New Zealand, on wickets on which no-one ever got caught in the slips or by the keeper. Sport isn't sport when you take the sport out of it.

dude.. pathetic reply.. India is just too good at the moment.. don't give excuses for flat wickets etc.

Even Steyn's bowling was manhandled. They are just good .. period.

 

[Electron]

WE ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS !!!!!!!

 

[zubair007]

I do applaud India at being really good at this form of cricket on flat wickets.

I just hate cricket in which the bowlers can't bowl. Which is why I hated Paksitan's recent Test wins over Australia and New Zealand, on wickets on which no-one ever got caught in the slips or by the keeper. Sport isn't sport when you take the sport out of it.

Enough! Pakistan beat Australia and NZ because they were better than them in those conditions. You need a special set of skills to survive on spinning wickets and your side of batsmen were not good enough to do that.
Why is getting caught in slips so important? Is there a hierarchy of dismissals based on importance?
Pathetic! Really!

 

[Lords]

Done and dusted. Bring on the next one.

 

[Fire Bird]

Mauka Mauka

 

[Idreamofcricket]

Congratulations to indian fans.. your team dominated and pawned SA. You deserved to win.

 

[mastermind_quad]

Thank you...

 

[Electron]

Sorry for the personal attack, but this match has proved what a poor and bitter poster [MENTION=132916]Junaids[/MENTION] is. People like him are disliked everywhere.

 

[Aman]

Well done to India on the comprehensive win