South Africa v India | 1st ODI | Johannesburg | 5th Nov, 2013

[Abhilash]

I think most of Indian fans would be happy if we didn't lose by a large margin!!

 

[soso_killer]

Why does the ground look very small?

its not the biggest ground in the world. Add to that the ball flies through the air as the game is played at altitude.

 

[Electron]

Ashwin is an aweful ODI bowler.

+1 Ashwin and Mohit need to sit out.

 

[Red Devil]

Well SA have played well here. This is not your regular ODI belter. There is a bit of grass (nothing to make too much noise about though). Under flood lights the ball will skid through a bit quicker.

Anyone expecting a 438 like game is living in lulu land with zero knowledge of South African conditions.

This.

Anything above 270 and SA will win.

 

[Buffet]

One of the opener needs to capitalize on this very good start. There is no point in scoring below 5 against this Indian bowling unit if you have 25 overs and 10 wickets left.

 

[mithun_minhas]

Because it is small

It looks freakishly small.

Basically the inner circle looks like the boundary.

I always thought SA grounds are relatively big

 

[Strike Rate]

and 50 for amla!

 

[soso_killer]

50 for Amla. The guy is bloody consistent

 

[Red Devil]

Fifty for Amla

 

[mosh101]

50 for amla ! Well played sir !

Time to get that 100 now !

 

[Electron]

I think most of Indian fans would be happy if we didn't lose by a large margin!!

Stop being so negative. You are giving me a depression

 

[Saffer_XIII]

Hash gets his 50. Slow by his standards. He needs to push on now.

 

[Abhilash]

50 for Amla,should capitalize it now

 

[Ims1]

50 for amla ! Well played sir !

Time to get that 100 now !

i would not grudge a 140 ball ton

 

[mosh101]

So, has anyone bought that deo from MS Dhoni?

 

[Buffet]

Why does the ground look very small?

It's a small ground.

 

[Abhilash]

Stop being so negative. You are giving me a depression

This was always going to be a difficult series, we are a young side no shame in losing against a good team.

 

[mosh101]

Ashwin giving saffers some early christmas presents

 

[soso_killer]

This.

Anything above 270 and SA will win.

its disappointing that the rain will make the ball damp and soft.
A hard ball could have been curtains for India.

 

[Strike Rate]

i would not grudge a 140 ball ton

dekhte hen

 

[Ims1]

this match is gone boyzzzz :

 

[mosh101]

Excellent strike rotation

 

[razabbas]

so Pakistani have more supporters than India in SA ?

 

[Red Devil]

Chipped for

 

[standardcricket]

poor sir, has no support from ashwin

 

[mosh101]

More christmas presents from ashwin

#AaneyDo

 

[soso_killer]

de Kock looks very classy

 

[Abhilash]

Easy runs coming, anything under 300 is unacceptable.

 

[dhump]

+1 Ashwin and Mohit need to sit out.

Generated some chances early in the inning and no bowler seems like a world beater to me by far.

 

[mosh101]

Jaddu taken to the cleaners

 

[Red Devil]

Class shot

 

[Strike Rate]

inside out aah my fav shot still remember moyo

 

[battler]

Kohli beast mode gets activitated only when we chase 300+,so i think that is the gameplan by

 

[soso_killer]

What a shot by Amla. Yes do stay at the crease

 

[Saffer_XIII]

De Kock playing well.

 

[mosh101]

India being put under the pump here

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

Well SA have played well here. This is not your regular ODI belter. There is a bit of grass (nothing to make too much noise about though). Under flood lights the ball will skid through a bit quicker.

Anyone expecting a 438 like game is living in lulu land with zero knowledge of South African conditions.

These are the results of the last two matches that were Played at New Wanderers Stadium, whatever South Africa posts today will be dealt with ease

South Africa VS Srilanka
http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-africa-v-india-2013-14/engine/match/514039.html

South Africa VS Pakistan
http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-africa-v-india-2013-14/engine/match/567370.html

300 + in all matches, batting paradise.

 

[Sandeep]

Good batting from these two. Completely exposing our bowlers.. All we can hope for is a special..

 

[mosh101]

Smith has no place in this side with de kock batting the way he is !

 

[Ims1]

Jaddu taken to the cleaners

20 in 4 overs . Ashwin yes ...

 

[Nikhil_cric]

So we have successfully brought Amla back into form. Unlucky Smith lol.

 

[mosh101]

Raina to try his luck

 

[OZGOD]

SA keeping wickets in hand for a final push in the last 10

 

[Sandeep]

Should send in Miller next. Will be back in form and scores at a quick rate

 

[London_Lahori]

No wickets down, high altitude etc SA could seriously pump 160-170 in the last 20 and set India 320 here.

 

[soso_killer]

Chasing 300 on Indian pancakes is totaly different to doing it in SA. This Kholi thing is getting a bit overrated as well i should add

 

[Saffer_XIII]

I really hope King Kallis doesn't slow things down whenever he comes to play

 

[razabbas]

SA 100 Runs in SA:
1st ODI vs Pak: 100/4 in 23.2 Overs
2nd ODI vs Pak: 100/2 in 22.4 Overs
3rd ODI vs Pak: 100/4 in 21.5 Overs
TODAY:
1st ODI vs Ind: 103/0 in 21.3 Overs

 

[London_Lahori]

These are the results of the last two matches that were Played at New Wanderers Stadium, whatever South Africa posts today will be dealt with ease

South Africa VS Srilanka
http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-africa-v-india-2013-14/engine/match/514039.html

South Africa VS Pakistan
http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-africa-v-india-2013-14/engine/match/567370.html

300 + in all matches, batting paradise.

If I recall correctly, where they both day games?

The ball will do something under lights here in the first 10-15 overs

 

[Ims1]

No wickets down, high altitude etc SA could seriously pump 160-170 in the last 20 and set India 320 here.

yup . 320 is on .

 

[soso_killer]

SA keeping wickets in hand for a final push in the last 10

old fashion cricket that will more often than not win you games.

 

[mosh101]

Why not give rohit a go? Still remember his IPL stint where he was referred as "boy with the golden arm"

 

[mosh101]

Another sweet shot by de kock

 

[OZGOD]

Amla wants to be unbeaten at stumps

 

[Abhilash]

ABD or Miller should be next, if ever these batsman gets out that is

 

[dhump]

Regular boundaries.

 

[Abhilash]

possible 2 double centuries?

 

[Ims1]

145/0 & 22 overs left . 145 + 170 = 315

 

[mosh101]

Rotating strike at will

 

[Aman]

Miller will go great guns against this attack, India don't have any bowlers in the middle to tie things down like Pakistan did.

 

[mosh101]

All too easy for this pair

 

[dhump]

who is the commie saying Ind v Aus good pitches ????

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Lol. What the...

Indian attack is just so girlish.

I think Indian women would have a better chance of picking up a wicket than these people...

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Boo! enough of this amla and De kock. Wanna see Ab bat!

 

[Sandeep]

possible 2 double centuries?

2 is too much. deKock has a good chance though..

 

[battler]

Chasing 300 on Indian pancakes is totaly different to doing it in SA. This Kholi thing is getting a bit overrated as well i should add

chased down 324 in 36 overs on Australian patta's

 

[mosh101]

PP taken ! Amazing stuff

 

[Abhilash]

Sunshine

Our trundlers cant hide

 

[Sandeep]

Powerplay already..

 

[Aman]

chased down 324 in 36 overs on Australian patta's

Against?...

 

[Saffer_XIII]

I have a feeling we'll lose the openers in the powerplay.

 

[soso_killer]

SA 100 Runs in SA:
1st ODI vs Pak: 100/4 in 23.2 Overs
2nd ODI vs Pak: 100/2 in 22.4 Overs
3rd ODI vs Pak: 100/4 in 21.5 Overs
TODAY:
1st ODI vs Ind: 103/0 in 21.3 Overs

so the run rate has not been a problem. Its been keeping wickets in hand thats been the problem?

I think facing such an attack throught the year will make them better in the long run. Especialy de Kock, international cricket does not start any tougher than that for a youngster.

 

[mosh101]

Time for some fireworks

 

[standardcricket]

powerplay is on

 

[soso_killer]

Power play taken

 

[Aman]

I love how people bring up Hobart and specifically mention Australia and not the opposition

 

[Ashraful_Rox]

SA have taken batting powerplay with on the crease

 

[Aman]

Power play taken

Wasted

Ideal situation
Amla would have retired out and allowed AB to bat a few overs before taking it.

 

[mosh101]

Some dark clouds !

 

[Electron]

Lol. What the...

Indian attack is just so girlish.

I think Indian women would have a better chance of picking up a wicket than these people...

Pakistan too should consider a couple of Indian women for ICC events... Would be better choice than usual TTFs.