ICC CT 2017 | India [193/2] beat South Africa [191] by 8 wickets to qualify for the semi-finals

[shaz619]

) ) Saffers doing the chicken samba dance in the middle of the pitch there what on earth was going on in their heads

 

[CricVet]

I have never seen such a long episode of a dance on a cricketing pitch!

 

[Nikhil_cric]

So we bowled them out for 26 runs less than Pakistan did

 

[ExpressPacer]

Phehlukwayo is rubbish. But I guess he's better than Parnell who got hammered by our bats last World Cup. No way is Phehlukwayo faster than Rabada though. His fastest is around 140.

Agreed. From the little that I've seen of him, he looked innocuous. But [MENTION=142991]TahirFan[/MENTION] said his pace was down because he was told to do so by his captain and bowled from a short run-up. Nonetheless, let's see how he goes. India usually goes a little missing versus unknown pacers.

 

[jeetu]

Saffers just can't bat in knockout match.

 

[Crafty_Indian]

India seems to have found a really good formula for modern ODI's:

Steady openers
Explosive middle-order
Lower middle-order which can bat
Accurate trundlers to bowl

It shows just how far Test and ODI cricket have become separated. A bowling attack which would go for 600+ at this ground in a Test can keep the score down low enough for the batsmen to pick it off with ease.

The handicaps which are liabilities in one format are actually positive attributes in another.

Brother you haven't been following Indian test exploits I believe. For a reason we are the top ranked side. The last test against Aussies was played on a track as unIndian as it can be and yet won it.

 

[ads101]

lol and a run out to end it off. SA's mental state must be shot. One thing to get a low total, but three run outs in effectively a knock out match? Terrible.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Proper choking . These guys are part of the IPL where you can overcome fears of choking. This is not no.1 team. This is no.1 team in panic mode. SL with zero pressure played with freedom. This is not 192 all out pitch.

 

[Arsalan Pro]

 

[cric_fanatic]

Is any indian fast bowler in this team over 6 feet or even 6 except umesh

What a question, sir!! *slow clap*

 

[DRsohail]

First time I've ever watched him bowl.

He's not a chucker - the problem is the clownlike rotation of his arm, but it's fully extended while he does it.

He's clean, but he's rubbish.

why you called him rubbish ,he is effective..

 

[Coconut]

Excellent performance from men in blue. I'm glad that they have smashed these overrated chokers to oblivion today.

 

[Mlscicfan]

OK that's it someone needs to investigate this match !!!

*** this is getting ridiculous !!! How can top professional be so God damn stupid !!

Mate all cricket boards voted against BCCI in last ICC voting, do u still believe in this conspiracy theories ...

 

[ToeCrusher2]

I guess you didnt read properly where I said "ICC Tournaments"

Yeah that post really wasn't worth reading in the first palce

 

[jnaveen1980]

Proper choking. This is not no.1 team. This is no.1 team in panic mode. They play in the IPL to master these situations. But they continue even there. Not a 192 pitch. They could pull off a win for all i care. Still i gotta feel for their fans.

 

[GOAT999]

What a question, sir!! *slow clap*

So I guess the answer is no but it's ok mate you've done pretty well without even having a FAST bowler who is 6 foot.

 

[MMHS]

3 Asian side in SF - may be 2 in Final. Cricket truly becoming a South Asian game.

 

[CricVet]

This is a slower wicket but not 200 wicket. 250-280 was doable. Indians will need to learn from RSA. Play it out initially as a test match, no need to take silly runs.

 

[jnaveen1980]

India has GOAT chasers in their side. Still there might be some hiccups. I expect them to win by 45th over. B

 

[Crafty_Indian]

Congratulations to all my Indian friends. The next couple of days will be absolutely hilarious on this forum lol.

 

[ToeCrusher2]

3 Asian side in SF - may be 2 in Final. Cricket truly becoming a South Asian game.

My dream is coming true

 

[GOAT999]

I still believe south africa can make a come back but will need the top three in the first 10 overs.

 

[Executioner]

Only one of top 5 teams is Asian yet the semi finals of a tournament arranged in English conditions has 3 Asian sides.

 

[GOAT999]

My dream is coming true

You really want it to be a south Asian game it's already so boring like 2 south African supporters in the crowd I would want it to become a more global game like football instead of just Asian.

 

[CricVet]

Ind playing BD will virtually put them in Final. BD will need to come to pitch all guns blazing to have any chance. Eng is also the strong contender for the final spot (I am hoping it won't happen). As of now, Asians at the least have 50% chance of winning.

 

[Mlscicfan]

I still believe south africa can make a come back but will need the top three in the first 10 overs.

Yea is SA wins today ... all these stupid conspiracy theories will disappear, if Ind wins then something fishy. Such a low lifes here! Doh!

 

[dauntless]

Very poor effort! Would have scored 250 at least!

 

[GOAT999]

Yea is SA wins today ... all these stupid conspiracy theories will disappear, if Ind wins then something fishy. Such a low lifes here! Doh!

It's not even that really south africa showed zero intent or even had a little disappointment when they were having that epic collapse and didn't look worried at all throughout the whole innings but well see how they do the in the field.

 

[Indiafan]

Imagine the scenes if India lose this from here though. Houses will be stoned!

Meh I have never seen Indian fans being reactive after 2005, you are a decade behind. Victory or loss, no one cares

 

[waqar goraya]

It is a warning to some posters here that they should refrain from making unwarranted allegations and insinuations here.

 

[GOAT999]

Meh I have never seen Indian fans being reactive after 2005, you are a decade behind. Victory or loss, no one cares

Lol that's cute cause I remember when yuvraj played that bad knock against Sri Lanka in the 2012 t20 final if that is the right year people pelted his house with stones.

 

[Mlscicfan]

It is a warning to some posters here that they should refrain from making unwarranted allegations and insinuations here.

Thanks mod !

 

[PakLFC]

That was an awful batting performance but India bowled really well too. Amla was the guilty one although they somewhat recovered until the two run outs. AB was the major wicket however I feel it's not over yet.

 

[ex-q-zit]

My dear Einstein if that was the case India wouldn't have lost to SL n would have qualified for semis easily.

Or is it the case of only Pak being able to beat SA whereas if India wins it's either bcoz of IPL or ICC.

 

[ShoonyaSifar]

SA have the bowling to do lot of early damage despite the low total. They will come out firing and give it their best. One of the top three in our batting needs to bat through

 

[Crafty_Indian]

Sorry guys but this game is already in our bag courtesy our openers and the world's best batsman Mr. Viral Kohli.

 

[MMHS]

At least for once SAF, try to play without "home work" - just let it flow. No huddle, no lap top, no palm top, no ear plug, no strategic break - just enjoy the game & play as a human.

 

[MMHS]

My dream is coming true

 

[Titan24]

Yeah that post really wasn't worth reading in the first palce

And you ever wondered why nobody takes you seriously, you neither pay attention to posts nor matches and still are ready to post something like you are very knowledgeable.

 

[Titan24]

My dear Einstein if that was the case India wouldn't have lost to SL n would have qualified for semis easily.

Or is it the case of only Pak being able to beat SA whereas if India wins it's either bcoz of IPL or ICC.

If you are always winning than it becomes boring too, so may be to shake the things up a bit.

 

[CricVet]

India can easily afford to play 10-20 maidens initially.

 

[Napa]

Oh bloody hell if that was not fixed I don't know what is than ������������

I believe RAW agents were spotted in the dressing rooms, acting on BCCI instructions no doubt.

 

[CricVet]

LOL. Indian trying to emulate RSA.

 

[Crafty_Indian]

I believe RAW agents were spotted in the dressing rooms, acting on BCCI instructions no doubt.

LOL quality reply.

 

[CricVet]

I believe RAW agents were spotted in the dressing rooms, acting on BCCI instructions no doubt.

Take care of them or else they can be kidnapped by ISI from the dressing room even.

 

[mastermind_quad]

No run out please

 

[Mlscicfan]

Take care of them or else they can be kidnapped by ISI from the dressing room even.

Stupid post !

 

[jnaveen1980]

Why did he take a slip out. Not a good move.

 

[CricVet]

Stupid post !

Not as stupid as the other, but how would u know right?

 

[JaDed]

Sharma not able to survive.

 

[GOAT999]

Even if India go at run an over they will still win

 

[MMHS]

I feel, like us, SAF also has miscalculated the target here. This is an used Oval wicket, which is never a 300 wicket, may be even 240 is difficult to chase. If it starts to crack slightly, often Oval is the toughest wicket in UK.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

for Sharma

 

[roshanrocks]

:

 

[Arham_PakFan]

now

 

[Justcrazy]

SA should have got 220 at least to make a match of it

 

[Mlscicfan]

Four and Six...

What a chase from Tahir !

 

[Justcrazy]

sharma showing his class

 

[Justcrazy]

Indian batting is too strong not to chase this small total.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

India should win in 25 to 30 overs.

Finish these choking cowards

 

[GOAT999]

With that :6 Sharma has destroyed the hopes of us 180 million Pakistanis.

 

[Mlscicfan]

Not as stupid as the other, but how would u know right?

Not really related to cricket or not funny too. To bring such world enemy to sport forum !

 

[JaDed]

Smith ripping ABD's captaincy apart.

 

[jnaveen1980]

SA should have got 220 at least to make a match of it

Pitch has to offer a lot more assistance for 220 to be defendable. You cannot bank on India choking in ICC tournaments. Only time they choke is while batting first and having poor slog over.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

What a shot from Dhawan!

 

[roshanrocks]

:

:

Rohit and Dhawan

 

[COMEBACKID]

India's next game is going to be a nice warm up match leading up to the final

 

[Justcrazy]

dhawan

 

[GOAT999]

Damn looks like an India England final again

 

[CricVet]

Not really related to cricket or not funny too. To bring such world enemy to sport forum !

Your dumb posts show your masked thinking. Check who brought it up.

 

[mastermind_quad]

That was good shot... Very wristy... Wow Dhawan...

 

[Crafty_Indian]

India's next game is going to be a nice warm up match leading up to the final

Like someone said a practice game but then again we should not take our neighbors lightly. They can still spring a surprise or two. Just approach the game in a very professional manner and the job is done.

 

[JaDed]

Smith blaming IPL for their performance

 

[roshanrocks]

Like someone said a practice game but then again we should not take our neighbors lightly. They can still spring a surprise or two. Just approach the game in a very professional manner and the job is done.

Dont under estimate bangla Desh

 

[Justcrazy]

India batting is real deep today , they can afford to attack here

 

[MMHS]

India's next game is going to be a nice warm up match leading up to the final

It won't be this easy for sure ...... at least they'll play against men & balls.

 

[Crafty_Indian]

This actually is a very good track to bat on even 300 would have been tough to defend.

 

[jnaveen1980]

India's next game is going to be a nice warm up match leading up to the final

No way INdia will take the game lightly. They are a good side.

 

[Crafty_Indian]

Dont under estimate bangla Desh

I guess my post kind of conveyed that right?

 

[JaDed]

Phulsweiweiwe did a Jhadav there.