India [230/4] beat South Africa [227/9] by 6 wickets in the 8th match of the 2019 World Cup

[MP2011]

Disagree. Rabada looks a better LO bowler and in tests he time to surpass him.

Time isn't the only thing he needs to surpass Steyn.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Indian fielding is very scratchy.

 

[MP2011]

BK gets another free wicket.

 

[Ozymandiasza]

Decent fightback Will it be enough? I highly doubt it.

 

[MP2011]

227 to chase.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Bhuvi will get to play another match with these 2 freebie wickets

 

[Ram Shekhar]

If Rabada can get Sharma and Kohli, India does not have the batting to haul 228 runs. South Africa in with 50:50 chance here.

 

[Markhor]

Well SAF have at least given themselves a chance but should be a simple chase.

 

[jnaveen1980]

fielding was scratchy. Although there were no drops, fielding was bad.

 

[ARK Rafay]

Well not the total SA would've thought of but it is what it is and is the best one now.

Bowlers have to bowl splendidly to make it at least a close encounter

 

[ARK Rafay]

Decent fightback Will it be enough? I highly doubt it.

Around 250 I would've said they have chance. But who knows what will happen.

 

[MenInG]

 

[Hasan123]

India will win this game.

 

[jnaveen1980]

In current form, i am going to keep my expectation very low. Rohit and Dhawan can get out any time inside 10 overs.

 

[Hasan123]

Please. Just don't go by the hype and few performances. Dale Steyn challenges the best of best for a place in all time XI. Steyn is up there with with Waqar and Marshall. Do you really think he can surpass these 3? I give it 5% chance.

Lol Styen isn't better than Marshall and Waqar.

 

[Mkumar825]

First 8 over very crucial for us .just play out with not risk as we don't have any runrate pressure here .

 

[Mp812]

50 up for Bangladesh as Shakib crunches his front foot punch through covers.

 

[MP2011]

Bowling is key for us in this WC. Anything over 250 to chase, our pedestrian batting will flounder.

 

[Ram Shekhar]

Lol Styen isn't better than Marshall and Waqar.

Compare the stats. Steyn is as good if not better than Waqar. He is Marshall level.

 

[MP2011]

Lol Styen isn't better than Marshall and Waqar.

Steyn is easily better than Waqar. Marshall though was better than almost everyone.

 

[randomcricketfan]

Lol Styen isn't better than Marshall and Waqar.

He is.

 

[Mp812]

Bhuvi will get to play another match with these 2 freebie wickets

10 over 44 runs with 2 wkts is not good enough? Bumrah had 10over 36 for 2 wkt. Not much of difference

 

[MP2011]

Unlike Waqar, I believe Steyn didn't have any bogey teams or country. Quite like McGrath and Marshall.

 

[MP2011]

10 over 44 runs with 2 wkts is not good enough? Bumrah had 10over 36 for 2 wkt. Not much of difference

Then you probably didn't see this game.

 

[Hasan123]

Steyn is easily better than Waqar. Marshall though was better than almost everyone.

Styen is better in tests . In ODIs it's not even a comparison.

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

If Rabada can get Sharma and Kohli, India does not have the batting to haul 228 runs. South Africa in with 50:50 chance here.

Lol, if Ind can't chase this something seriously wrong.

Will be all over by 35th over...

 

[hur rizvi]

India’s match to lose

 

[Ram Shekhar]

Styen is better in tests . In ODIs it's not even a comparison.

Steyn averages 25.95 in ODIs and Waqar averages 23.84 with similar economies and strike rates. Steyn also played in a batting era. It's a very valid comparison.

 

[MP2011]

Styen is better in tests . In ODIs it's not even a comparison.

Hang on. Even after playing double the games Rabada has played till now, Steyn averages better. So hold your horses for the time being in declaring Rabada a far better ODI bowler than Steyn.

 

[Sarwar89]

It is a small total, but South Africa needs to have a look at India v West Indies match of 1996 world cup, defending 177, Curtly Ambrose destroyed Indian top order but Sachin's crucial catch was dropped earlier and India eased away with win comfortably. But had that catch been taken, it would have been a different outcome.

 

[Hasan123]

Hang on. Even after playing double the games Rabada has played till now, Steyn averages better. So hold your horses for the time being in declaring Rabada a far better ODI bowler than Steyn.

I don't care about averages right now. I have seen both bowl in ODIs and I'll take Rabada in ODIs.

 

[bantu]

If India does not win this match .... They are not going to be winning much in this World Cup ..

 

[Ram Shekhar]

I don't care about averages right now. I have seen both bowl in ODIs and I'll take Rabada in ODIs.

Well we're just backing our claims with facts.. anyway, enjoy the match!

 

[Joseph Gomes]

Hang on. Even after playing double the games Rabada has played till now, Steyn averages better. So hold your horses for the time being in declaring Rabada a far better ODI bowler than Steyn.

Rabada or Waqar?

 

[Sarwar89]

Rabada or Waqar?

In one day cricket, I think Waqar was exceptional till 1994. But afterwards he declined rapidly. And Ajay Jadeja's havoc at Bangalore 96 against Waqar was final nail in coffin.

 

[PakLFC]

India will win it a a canter. At most India will lose 4 wickets.

 

[imshally81]

Very easy for india.. Just walk in the park..

 

[big_gamer007]

Lol Styen isn't better than Marshall and Waqar.

In tests he is comparable. One can argue which of the three is better and a case can be made for all three.

Last 3-4 years he hasn't been at his peak because of age and injuries but before that he was top level.

 

[Hasan123]

South Africa can only win this with early wickets. Faf has to attack. Maybe bring Tahir or Shamsi on early. If it's 100-2, game is done.

 

[imshally81]

India will win it a a canter. At most India will lose 4 wickets.

Or maybe just 2

 

[big_gamer007]

First 6 overs are important if India don't lose any wicket we will win, if we lose 2 or more wickets we will lose

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Compare the stats. Steyn is as good if not better than Waqar. He is Marshall level.

Hahahaha good one

 

[Hasan123]

Dhwaan and Rohit have a chance to get some form. They can play themselves in.

 

[Hasan123]

Hahahaha good one

Only in PP is he at Marshall level. )

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Imagine being such a sucker for stats that you actually think steyn is better than Waqar and as good as Marshall in any format. Watch some cricket. Steyn is a great but please don’t joke

 

[Joseph Gomes]

South Africa can only win this with early wickets. Faf has to attack. Maybe bring Tahir or Shamsi on early. If it's 100-2, game is done.

Their biggest fear is Dhoni, dude's literally Bradmanesque when target is under 250

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Only in PP is he at Marshall level. )

Only according to indians*

 

[Hasan123]

Need to attack here. South Africa need to win to stay in the tournament.

 

[Hasan123]

Imagine being such a sucker for stats that you actually think steyn is better than Waqar and as good as Marshall in any format. Watch some cricket. Steyn is a great but please don’t joke

I can remember Steyn taking teams apart in tests. In ODIs I can hardly remember any great performances from him.

 

[MP2011]

SA starting off with Tahir, interesting!

 

[Hasan123]

Their biggest fear is Dhoni, dude's literally Bradmanesque when target is under 250

That's why they need to get him in asap.

 

[Ozymandiasza]

Nice hand shake before the start

 

[PakLFC]

First 6 overs are important if India don't lose any wicket we will win, if we lose 2 or more wickets we will lose

You don't have much hope in your team, do you!!? Stop slicing your wrists so early))

 

[Hasan123]

South Africa cant afford any misfields.

 

[MP2011]

Dhawan WILL get impatient against Tahir.

 

[Mkumar825]

Out of box thinking ,time will tell right or wrong .

 

[Gullycricket]

****** Kohli will never leave this opportunity to make a statement against Rabada

 

[Mkumar825]

Swing for rabada ,dn't think Tahir get another over here .

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Good delivery

 

[Hasan123]

Great start by Rabada.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Unlucky Rabada. Feel bad for him

 

[MP2011]

Rohit dropped.

 

[Green Patriot]

Dropped?

 

[Markhor]

What an over from Rabada but SAF fielding has been pathetic !

 

[MP2011]

Should have caught that.

 

[Ozymandiasza]

It's like they don't want to play cricket. If that's the case they should just go home. Pathetic.

 

[Hasan123]

What an over.

 

[MP2011]

Very tricky chase this for us.

 

[jnaveen1980]

alright not looking good. Rabada is fiery. 90 mph pace and bounce. Tentative pokes.

 

[Joseph Gomes]

Dropping Rohit Sharma in ODIs is suicidal.

 

[Hasan123]

250 would have made this game extremely tight.

 

[big_gamer007]

You don't have much hope in your team, do you!!? Stop slicing your wrists so early))

Batting is not in form and very thin. Would be happy if they prove me wrong but this batting line up is weakest. All world cup and big events India win were because of a strong middle order. India is yet to replace Yuvraj and that's the main concern. Maybe Rahul or Dhoni can fulfil yuvi's role this WC but if not then we won't win.

 

[MP2011]

Morris in 3rd over? Debatable....

 

[MP2011]

Dhawan looking far more assured than Rohit.

 

[Hasan123]

Ngidi or Steyn would have done damage here.

 

[Mkumar825]

Just play out rabada starting spell.

 

[Ozymandiasza]

This game has Steyn written all over it. What a sad end to his ODI career.

 

[Mkumar825]

This pitch have seam & swing for bowlers .

 

[MP2011]

Rohit looking very shaky here, very lucky to survive.

 

[Kaptan]

Rohit