Highlights India vs South Africa, cricket score, ICC Champions Trophy 2017: India win by 8 wickets, qualify for semis

Pakistan need to beat Sri Lanka by 265+ runs to top Group-B. While Sri Lanka should defeat Pakistan by 294 runs to meet Bangladesh in the semifinal. If either of these circumstances don’t happen, India will take on Bangladesh in semis.

What they said:

“Our bowlers bowled really well and the fielders backed it today” — Virat Kohli.

“It’s not an ideal way to finish the tournament. Very disappointing” — AB de Villiers.

Indians with most semi-finals appearances in ICC events:

7 – MS DHONI, YUVRAJ SINGH*

6 – Sachin Tendulkar, VIRAT KOHLI, ROHIT SHARMA

Most consecutive appearances in semi-final of ICC events for teams:

6 – Australia, Pakistan 

5 – England, INDIA*

This will be India’s fifth consecutive semi-final apperance in ICC events – the joint second best streak for any team.

It’s all over for South Africa. Their challenge fell apart yet again. Virat Kohli once again showed why he is a champion in run chase. Took his time and then played percentage cricket. Running hard between the wickets and occasionally clobbering the bowling. He made an unbeaten 76 from 101 deliveries. Dhawan, in super touch in this CT, and Yuvraj played around Kohli. Not too many runs for Yuvraj to score, but would have enjoyed the opportunity to get a few overs out in the middle. In all probability India will take on Bangladesh in the semifinal. Better run rate would place them on top. That is unless Sri Lanka scored a huge win over Pakistan on Monday or vice versa and edged ahead of India. But that looks unlikely and hence India should plan for Bangladesh as opponents on Thursday (A2 Vs. B1). Great win under pressure for India.

So that’s it for South Africa in this tournament. A disappointing tournament ends in the most ignominious of fashions, an eight-wicket loss with 12 overs to spare. Yuvraj spanking a six to win it only adding insult to injury. India deservedly through to the semi-final.

Jasprit Bumrah is the Man of the Match for his performance of 2/28 from 8 overs.

After 38 overs,India 193/2 ( Virat Kohli (C) 76 , Yuvraj Singh 23)

SIX! Yuvraj hammers the last ball of Duminy’s third over towards the midwicket boundary to finish things off in style for India! South Africa are knocked out of yet another ICC tournament, with a clinical Indian team outplaying them in every department today! 

India hammer South Africa by eight wickets! They likely face Bangladesh in the semi-final on 15 June.

With this win, India now stretch their head-to-head record against South Africa in Champions Trophy to 4-0.

After 37 overs,India 183/2 ( Virat Kohli (C) 75 , Yuvraj Singh 14)

Tahir into his sixth over. Kohli pulls the third ball of the over towards the midwicket boundary to collect the seventh boundary of his innings. Looks like the Indian skipper wants to finish this in a hurry right now. 

India need 9 to win from 78 balls.

After 36 overs,India 176/2 ( Virat Kohli (C) 70 , Yuvraj Singh 12)

Three runs off Duminy’s second over of the day. With the number of required runs almost level with the number of overs left, the Indians can afford to waltz their way past the finish line. 

India need 16 to win from 84 balls.

After 35 overs,India 173/2 ( Virat Kohli (C) 69 , Yuvraj Singh 10)

Kohli pushes India closer to the finish line in the second ball of the over with a flick towards cow-corner, playing against the turn on that occasion. The Proteas review an unsuccessful appeal for LBW by Tahir in the fourth delivery of the over. A possible inside-edge off Yuvraj’s bat results in the third umpire sticking to the same decision as that of his on-field counterpart. 

India need 18 to win from 90 balls.

After 34 overs,India 166/2 ( Virat Kohli (C) 64 , Yuvraj Singh 8)

Part-timer JP Duminy gets introduced into the attack in the 34th over, with a slip fielder in place. Kohli and Yuvraj opt for the calm approach in this over, collecting four singles off it. 

India need 26 to win from 96 balls.

After 33 overs,India 162/2 ( Virat Kohli (C) 62 , Yuvraj Singh 6)

Tahir into his fourth over. Yuvraj is beaten neck-and-crop in the first delivery. Gets his first boundary in the fifth delivery of the over, loft-driving it over mid-on with no one near the boundary. Appeal for lbw by Tahir in the last delivery of the over, with the umpire turning it down. SA skipper ABD doesn’t go for the review on this occasion. It’s time for the players to have a drink now. 

India need 30 to win from 102 balls.

After 32 overs,India 156/2 ( Virat Kohli (C) 61 , Yuvraj Singh 1)

Morris into his eighth over, and gives away just two runs off it. Yuvraj is well out of his crease in the third delivery when Kohli sends him back to the non-striker’s end, where the former reaches safely. 

India need 36 to win from 108 balls.

After 31 overs,India 154/2 ( Virat Kohli (C) 59 , Yuvraj Singh 1)

Dhawan holes out while looking for a loft down the ground, sending it high up in the air with du Plessis taking a well-judged catch near long-off. It was a googly from Tahir that the southpaw failed to read this one. Just three off this over, with new batsman Yuvraj getting off the mark in the first delivery that he faces.

A breakthrough for South Africa but it’s too little too late. Good catch in the end by Faf Du Plessis – at least the Proteas can say that there hasn’t been much wrong with their fielding today. Still, India cruising to victory here.

OUT! Tahir finally gets the breakthrough, as Dhawan holes out to long-off while looking for a big hit. Wonder if that shot was necessary for this stage, with the Indians in pole position. End of the brilliant 128-run partnership. India 151/2

Dhawan c du Plessis b Tahir 78(83)

After 30 overs,India 151/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 78 , Virat Kohli (C) 57)

Morris into his seventh over. Three runs off the over, including a double for Kohli in the last ball of the over that also brings up the 150 for India for the loss of one wicket. India cruising along at the moment, and the credit goes to the two batsmen out there for pacing their chase brilliantly.

After 29 overs,India 148/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 77 , Virat Kohli (C) 55)

Kohli attempts a hook off a short ball from Rabada in the second ball of the latter’s ninth over, but it lands safely near the square-leg region. Kohli pushes the fourth delivery towards the deep extra-cover boundary, with the ball slowing down before the boundary rope. Six off the over, with the Indians needing less than 50 to win right now.

After 28 overs,India 142/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 75 , Virat Kohli (C) 51)

Kohli collects a single off the first ball of the over, and brings up his 41st ODI fifty. Dhawan then makes things worse for the Proteas with two hits to the cow-corner fence in the next three deliveries. 11 off the over, with the Indians in firm control of the proceedings at the moment.

FIFTY for Virat Kohli! With that, he buries the five-ball duck against Sri Lanka! Guides the first ball of the 28th over towards the off-side to collect a single, and bring up his 41st ODI fifty. 

After 27 overs,India 131/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 66 , Virat Kohli (C) 49)

Rabada into his eighth over, and might as well finish his quota in this spell. Dhawan gets a top-edge that carries over the keeper towards the fine-leg boundary first ball. Six off the over with Kohli retaining strike for the following over with a single, while moving to 49.

After 26 overs,India 125/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 61 , Virat Kohli (C) 48)

Dhawan and Kohli exchange singles at the start of Morris’ fifth over. Dhawan brings up the 100-stand with Kohli with a slog towards the midwicket boundary. Fabulous display by the two batsmen so far, taking the attack to the Proteas after the loss of an early wicket. The southpaw chips the next delivery towards cover, where it falls short of a fielder despite a loud shout of ‘Catch’ coming from the field.

After 25 overs,India 118/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 55 , Virat Kohli (C) 47)

Rabada back into the attack in the 25th over of the innings. Two leg-byes in the first ball of the over, with the ball brushing past Dhawan’s thigh before moving away towards fine-leg. An overthrow in the second delivery brings Kohli back on strike. Just three off the over.

Rabada comes back into the attack as South Africa try another method of attack, but the writing looks well and truly on the wall for them. Kohli and Dhawan looking very secure.

Most 50-plus scores in ICC Champions Trophy:

6 – SHIKHAR DHAWAN*

6 – Sourav Ganguly 

6 – Rahul Dravid

After 24 overs,India 115/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 54 , Virat Kohli (C) 47)

Morris into his fourth over. Morris lofts the third ball of the over down the ground to bring up his third consecutive 50-plus score of the ongoing tournament, as well as his 19th in ODIs. With that shot, he goes past Kane Williamson to become the leading run-scorer in the ongoing tournament. Five off the over.

That was a Viv Richards type of shot from Kohli. Pitched just outside the off, he just whipped Morkel through mid-wicket for a four. Top shot, Kohli now racing towards his half century. India in control, with Shikhar Dhawan registering third 50 plus score in a row in this tournament, this time from 61 deliveries

Shikhar Dhawan becomes the first Indian batsman to score three consecutive 50-plus scores in ICC Champions Trophy. 

Most consecutive 50-plus scores in ICC Champions Trophy:

4 – Kane Williamson 

3 – Marcus Trescothick

3 – Saeed Anwar 

3 – SHIKHAR DHAWAN*

FIFTY for Shikhar Dhawan, his 19th in ODIs, and he gets there in style, lofting it down the ground off Morris! India 114/1

After 23 overs,India 110/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 49 , Virat Kohli (C) 47)

Morkel into his seventh over. Kohli drives the second delivery of the over towards midwicket, though it is stopped by the fielder. Kohli changes the direction of his shot slightly in the next delivery, and finds the gap towards the midwicket boundary this time. Goes for the cover drive a couple of deliveries later to move to 47 at the end of the over, with eight coming off it.

After 22 overs,India 102/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 49 , Virat Kohli (C) 39)

Morris returns to the attack from the Vauxhall End. Dhawan collects a single in the third delivery of the over to move to 49. Kohli tries hooking a short ball in the fifth delivery, and misses. The captain retains strike for the following over with a single off the last delivery.

After 21 overs,India 100/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 48 , Virat Kohli (C) 38)

Morne Morkel returns to the attack. He made the Indians nervous early in the innings, and will look to get a much-needed breakthrough for the Proteas. Kohli collects his second boundary with a slash that sends the ball over the point fielder. Gets a second consecutive boundary, guiding it through the vacant second slip. 10 off the over, with the 100 coming up for the Indians in this over.

SA were 94 for 1 at the end of the 20th over. India are marginally behind at 90 for 1. Guess the Indian batsmen have been more cautious as there is no pressure of a hefty asking rate. The trick is to just preserve wickets till the 30th over and canter to the win from there. Pressure on SA to alter the scenario. If India continue to bat in the easy manner the win will come around between 30th and 35th over

After 20 overs,India 90/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 47 , Virat Kohli (C) 29)

Phehlukwayo into his fifth over. Dhawan slashes the fifth delivery of the over towards the point boundary, beating a diving Miller along the way, to collect his seventh boundary. Five off the over, with the partnership between Dhawan and Kohli turning out to be a solid one.

After 19 overs,India 85/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 43 , Virat Kohli (C) 28)

Kohli picks a single in the third delivery of the 19th over. Tahir bowls a shorter, flatter one in the fourth delivery, inviting a pull from Dhawan that sends the ball towards the backward square-leg boundary. Dhawan then cuts the fifth delivery towards backward point, getting back-to-back boundaries. Nine off the over.

After 18 overs,India 76/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 35 , Virat Kohli (C) 27)

Phehlukwayo into his fourth over. Bowls a tight one, conceding just one off it. Creates a half-chance in the fifth delivery of the over, in which Dhawan miscuies a short ball towards short midwicket, where it lands just short of Morkel.

Shikhar Dhawan is now the fastest to score 1000 runs in ICC ODI tournaments. (In just 16 innings)

Fastest to 1000 runs in ICC ODI tournaments: (By innings)) 

16 – SHIKHAR DHAWAN*
18 – Sachin Tendulkar 
20 – Sourav Ganguly, Herschelle Gibbs, Mark Waugh

After 17 overs,India 75/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 35 , Virat Kohli (C) 26)

Kohli dabs the first ball towards the leg side to collect a single. Dhawan brings up the 50-stand with Kohli with a sweep towards the backward square-leg boundary. Appeal for stumping in the last ball of the over, with umpire Aleem Dar going upstairs just to be sure. Easily ruled not out by the TV umpire, with Dhawan getting his foot inside in time. Five off the over, and the players will have a drink after this over.

Right thing to do for Kohli. Take a single and watch action from non-striker’s end for a couple of deliveries. He’s losing concentration with lesser bowlers in the fray. Needs to guard against that. India need him to stay at the wicket. The edge to slip that fell short of slip fielder was a wake-up call for him. Big occasion for skipper to knuckle down and play the sort of innings he is capable of in a run-chase

Imran Tahir introduced into the attack in the 17th over. Time for him to justify his high rating in limited-overs cricket.

India quite sensibly not going to make things easy for South Africa by throwing their wickets away, Kohli and Dhawan have just calmed things down. The Proteas need a quick breakthrough if they are to get back into this which seems extremely unlikely.

After 16 overs,India 70/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 31 , Virat Kohli (C) 25)

Another close call for Kohli in the third ball of the 15th over, with Amla failing to grab a tough, low chance off the Indian captain. Kohli looked to drive the full delivery outside off, and got a thick edge off it. Amla lunged to his right, but couldn’t quite complete the catch. Kohli returns for a third run in the final delivery of the over, beating the fielders at midwicket and mid-on. Five off the over.

Kohli shows how it’s done. Went towards the line of the ball and took it on the up to deposit it for a six over the bowler’s head. Rohit Sharma on the other hand, made room, wasn’t in line when he attempted the wild heave and thus snicked to keeper. In any case the shot was not required at that stage. He needed to see off the new ball burst at that stage. Kohli, Dhawan picking up steady runs every over now

After 15 overs,India 65/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 30 , Virat Kohli (C) 21)

First four for Kohli, as he simply prods his bat forward to a full delivery from the all-rounder, with his timing doing the trick. Wide conceded by Morris in the following delivery, with the ball straying down Kohli’s leg side. Excellent running between the wickets by Kohli and Dhawan in the penultimate delivery. Dhawan tries pulling a bouncer in the last delivery, and misses. Seven off the over. The two beginning to pace their chase well right now.

After 14 overs,India 58/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 29 , Virat Kohli (C) 16)

Kohli decides to take the attack to Phehlukwayo, walking down the track and loft-driving Phehlukwayo, clearing the long-off fence. Kohli and Dhawan exchange singles in the next two deliveries. Eight off the over.

After 13 overs,India 50/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 28 , Virat Kohli (C) 9)

Another change of bowling, with Morris getting the ball at the start of the 13th over. VK pushes the first ball of the over towards the leg side for a couple of runs. Kohli has his heart in his mouth for a second in the fourth delivery, after pulling in the direction of Morkel at fine-leg. Morkel though, doesn’t quite grab it after diving forward. Takes a single instead, which brings up the team 50.

After 12 overs,India 47/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 28 , Virat Kohli (C) 6)

First bowling change of the innings. Phehlukway introduced into the attack in the 12th over. Misfield by Miller at backward point, and Dhawan has enough time to collect a third run. Kohli is beaten fair and square in the second delivery, with the ball seaming in and beating the Indian captain’s defence. Two runs for Kohli in the third delivery, pushing it between midwicket and mid-on. Six off the over.

Despite Rohit Sharma’s ‘brain fade’ that almost resulted in a run out and then cost him his wicket, India have played the first powerplay of 10 overs pretty well. Dhawan accelerating in the 10 th over took India to a decent 10-over total. SA have just three bowlers who’ll ask the questions. Morkel and Rabada’s new ball burst is almost over. India have to contend with leg spinner Imran Tahir. No urgency required. Just need to pick runs in every over and keep the scoreboard ticking over. SA is also a good fielding unit. So can’t take them for granted

After 11 overs,India 41/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 25 , Virat Kohli (C) 3)

Turning out to be a long spell for Rabada, as he bowls his sixth over. Kohli gets a single off the third ball of the over, guiding it towards the leg side. Dhawan goes for another flick, though this time Phehlukwayo ensures he doesn’t make a mess of it at fine-leg. Four runs off the over, including a single by Dhawan in the last ball.

¯\_😁_/¯ @hardikpandya7 #CT17 pic.twitter.com/ltfLMpZTe4

— ICC (@ICC) June 11, 2017

After 10 overs,India 37/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 22 , Virat Kohli (C) 2)

Morkel into his fifth over. Dhawan executes a beautiful drive first ball, but is stopped by the mid-off fielder. Pulls off a similar shot next ball, but places it perfectly this time, beating the mid-off fielder. Makes it consecutive boundaries with a cover drive in the third delivery, getting just about enough power in the shot for the ball to beat Miller to the boundary rope. Front-foot no-ball conceded by Morkel in the fifth delivery, with Dhawan collecting a double in the free-hit. Good over for the Indians, with 11 coming off it. India’s progress though, is still slow, at the end of the first powerplay.

After 9 overs,India 26/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 12 , Virat Kohli (C) 2)

Kohli guides the fourth ball of the ninth over towards cover to collect a single, and prevent the South Africans from collecting a third consecutive maiden. Just two runs off the over. India’s run-rate at the moment less than 3 per over.

After 8 overs,India 24/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 11 , Virat Kohli (C) 1)

Make that two maidens in a row for the South Africans, with Dhawan seeing the over off. Just when Rohit and Dhawan were beginning to look dangerous, Morkel has pegged their progress back.

After 7 overs,India 24/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 11 , Virat Kohli (C) 1)

Second maiden for Rabada, with Kohli choosing to stay cautious in this over, rather than going for any shot and risk getting dismissed early, like he did against Sri Lanka. The stage though, is perfectly set for Kohli to pull off another masterclass.

Rohit Sharma has done his bit to inject some life into this

— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) June 11, 2017

South Africa have their first victim, poor shot from Sharma. Can’t see it making much difference in the end though, but Morne Morkel showing that he is still a threatening bowler. India still well on top though obviously.

After 6 overs,India 24/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 11 , Virat Kohli (C) 1)

Morkel once again gets the first breakthrough for the Proteas, as Rohit gets a thick outside-edge to get caught behind on 12. India’s opening pair fails for the first time in the ongoing tournament. Skipper Kohli walks out to bat, and gets a single in the first delivery that he faces.

Rohit Sharma played into the hands of the SA pacemen. What use experience if you end up playing such a shot when on top of the attack and under no compulsion to up the scoring rate. Guess temperament let him down there. Now SA will have their tail up and the batting will be under pressure. Poor shot selection

OUT! Rohit has to depart early, and for the second consecutive game, it is Morkel who gets South Africa the early breakthrough! Rohit looked to slog this one down the ground, but was playing down the wrong line, and ended up getting a thick edge to the keeper. India 23/1

Rohit c de Kock b Morkel 12(20)

After 5 overs,India 23/0 ( Rohit Sharma 12 , Shikhar Dhawan 11)

Dhawan pulls a short ball from Rabada in the fourth delivery of the over, with Phehlukwayo making a mess of it at fine-leg. He was running to his left, and ended up shooting well beyond the landing spot of the ball, which cleared the boundary rope behind him. Five off the over.

After 4 overs,India 18/0 ( Rohit Sharma 11 , Shikhar Dhawan 7)

Three dots in the fourth over, before Dhawan makes lovely use of his wrists to flick a full delivery over the square-leg boundary  for the second six of the innings. Six off the over, with the Indian openers showing decent progress in the four overs so far.

SA open bowling with their two best bowlers, Rabada and Morkel. Dhawan lucky not to get run out. Indian openers must keep their nerves. Asking rate not a challenge. Can’t afford to make the mistakes SA batsmen made. Rohit Sharma and Dhawan enormously experienced.

After 3 overs,India 12/0 ( Rohit Sharma 11 , Shikhar Dhawan 1)

Was turning out to be a fine over for Rabada, with four dots, before Rohit released the pressure with a straight drive to bring up the first boundary of the innings. Followed it up with a pull, clearing the midwicket boundary to bring up the first six as well. 10 off the over.

After 2 overs,India 2/0 ( Rohit Sharma 1 , Shikhar Dhawan 1)

Morkel to bowl the second over of the innings. Dhawan sets off for a risky single in the second delivery, and was not even in the frame when the ball went past the non-striker’s stumps. Miller would rue missing out on what could’ve been the fourth run-out today. Just two runs off this over.

After 1 over,India 0/0 ( Rohit Sharma 0 , Shikhar Dhawan 0)

Rabada starts off with a full delivery outside off, with two fielders in the slips for Rohit, who negotiates all six deliveries safely. Maiden to start with for Rabada.

Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan walk out to bat at the start of the South African innings. Kagiso Rabada to bowl the first over. Will the Indians make a cakewalk of the chase? Or will the Proteas fight back with the ball? Let’s find out!

Watch our cricket expert Ayaz Memon  review India’s collective bowling performance with Firstpost journalist and writer Debdutta  Bhattacharjee as South Africa extraordinarily collapsed from 140/2 to 190 all out in the first innings of this all important clash.  

The lowest target India have failed to chase in ICC ODI tournaments is 236 (v Australia at Brisbane in 1992). India should chase 192 easily.

SA’s collapse from 75/0 & 115/1 has been nothing short of sensational. The team has collapsed to pressure on a flatbed of a pitch. May be marginally slow. But that’s it. The pitch played no part in the collapse. India bowled and fielded brilliantly. The pacers set the tone with some tight bowling at the start. The sharp fielding contributed to the pressure and wickets. Later, spinner Ashwin & Jadeja along with medium pacer Pandya further choked the S Africans. The target of 192 was very poor effort by a team, that seemed in control in the initial 20 overs. What a fall after that. Even the end was a comedy of errors. Duminy kept strike, refusing to run singles for the first two balls, only to run out Tahir off the third! When India bat, they need to guard against complacency. SA bowlers, their pacers and Imran Tahir, will come hard at them. India’s batting must now make the terrific work of the bowling and fielding count.

After 44.3 overs,South Africa 191/10 ( JP Duminy 20 , )

Bhuvneshwar bowls his eighth over. Duminy pushes the third ball of the over towards midwicket after a couple of dots, goes for a run, and ponders over a second run, before sends Tahir back to the striker’s end, where Dhoni flicks the bails off before Tahir can get home.

Extraordinarily pusillanimous batting by SA. No heart or head.Maybe there's something in pitch but India have to bat diabolically to lose

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) June 11, 2017

That is a comical appropriate end to South Africa’s innings. They’ve completely imploded here and surely India should cruise to a win now.

OUT! South Africa’s innings ends rather typically, with a mix-up between Tahir and Duminy. The two batsmen’s can’t decide whether they want a second run or not, with Tahir eventually being sent back to the striker’s end, and falling well short of the crease in the end. SA 191 all out

Tahir run-out (Kohli) 1(7)

After 44 overs,South Africa 190/9 ( JP Duminy 19 , Imran Tahir 1)

Bumrah into his eighth over, and starts off with a wide down Tahir’s leg side. Bouncer to Tahir in the second legal delivery of the over. Tahir decides to see the over off, with just one coming off the over.

This is as complete a bowling performance as any you will see from India. And very well led, you must say, by @imVkohli

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 11, 2017

After 43 overs,South Africa 189/9 ( JP Duminy 19 , Imran Tahir 1)

Bhuvneshwar into his seventh over, and he finally gets a wicket with a delivery that angles away from Rabada after pitching along middle, resulting in him edging to the keeper. Morkel is dismissed first ball, edging to the slips this time. New batsman Tahir cuts the hat-trick ball, guiding it towards third man for a single. Four leg-byes for Duminy in the fifth delivery, guiding it down leg-side. Five runs and two wickets off this over, and the game suddenly looks over for the Proteas.

Wicket-keepers with 50-plus dismissals in ICC ODI tournaments:

Kumar Sangakkara (87)

Adam Gilchrist (77)

Mark Boucher (50)

MS DHONI* (50)

The wickets keep coming for South Africa. There’s quite a lot of competition, but has this been their worst knockout match performance yet? Two in two balls for Kumar and this horror innings is nearly over.

OUT! No wickets for Bhuvneshwar in seven overs, and now he suddenly has two-in-two! Pitches this one outside off, once again the ball shaping away from the batsman, and getting Morkel’s outside edge. Caught in the slips. SA 184/9

Morkel c Kohli b Bhuvneshwar 0(1)

OUT! First wicket for Bhuvneshwar, and the Proteas are eight down now! This one lands on the seam, and nips away from Rabada a bit, resulting in him nicking it to Dhoni. SA 184/8 

Rabada c Dhoni b Bhuvneshwar 5(8)

There’s a plenty of sunshine out at The Oval right now. A sight that has been rare in the ongoing tournament so far.

After 42 overs,South Africa 184/7 ( JP Duminy 19 , Kagiso Rabada 5)

Ashwin into his ninth over, with a slip in place for Duminy. Shout for lbw in the third delivery of the over, though it looked like it was going down leg on that occasion. Two singles exchanged in the last two deliveries of the over.

India must go for the kill now. Get SA all out below 200. That would be a psychological hammer blow. They are already reeling under the weight of this collapse. A sub-200 total would be a real kick in the pants

After 41 overs,South Africa 182/7 ( JP Duminy 18 , Kagiso Rabada 4)

Bumrah returns to the attack, with four overs left in his quota, and traps Phehlukwayo lbw in the first delivery of the over. Should’ve been an easy lbw decision for the umpire, though he isn’t interested, and is forced to change his decision after Kohli decides to review it. Rabada is greeted with a sharp bouncer, with a yorker a couple of deliveries later. He pulls the fifth delivery towards the square-leg boundary to get off the mark. Four runs and a wicket off the over.

We’re into the last ten overs but that doesn’t mean the pain is at an end for South Africa. Phehlukwayo is the new man to go, a good review there from India, DRS not so bad now…

OUT! Bumrah traps Phehlukwayo plumb lbw with a yorker in the first delivery of the final powerplay, except the umpire doesn’t quite acknowledge it. Kohli goes for the review (but not without consulting MSD first), and hawkeye gives three reds in favour of the bowler. That was hitting the base of the stumps! SA 178/7

Phehlukwayo lbw Bumrah 4

After 40 overs,South Africa 178/6 ( JP Duminy 18 , Andile Phehlukwayo 4)

Bhuvneshwar returns to the attack in the 40th over. Duminy and Phehlukwayo exchange singles in the first two deliveries of the over, with the latter collecting a single off the last ball of the over with a cover drive. Bhuvi has been the most economical among the Indian bowlers so far in the innings, giving away just 21 off 6 overs.

After 39 overs,South Africa 175/6 ( JP Duminy 17 , Andile Phehlukwayo 2)

Ashwin returns to the attack with two left-handers at the crease, and two overs left in the second powerplay. Duminy gets some pressure off his head with a cut that travels towards third man for a much-needed boundary. Mix-up between Duminy and Phehlukwayo in the second delivery, though there is no damage caused on this occasion. Six runs off this over.

After 38 overs,South Africa 169/6 ( JP Duminy 12 , Andile Phehlukwayo 1)

New batsman Phehlukwayo gets off the mark with a single in the first delivery of the over. It’s a risky single, and he might have found himself short of the crease at the striker’e end had Jadeja struck timber at the non-striker’s end. Just two singles, and Pandya finishes with figures of 1/52 from 10 overs.

After 37 overs,South Africa 167/6 ( JP Duminy 11 , Andile Phehlukwayo 0)

Bumrah returns to the attack, and starts off with a cutter down Duminy’s leg side. Morris fails to score off a full-toss in the third delivery, before top-edging a back-of-length delivery to get caught by Bhuvneshwar at square-leg. The Proteas are crumbling right now, and unless Duminy can inspire a turnaround, they could very well be on their way back home. Just two runs and a wicket off this over. No boundary in the South African innings for about 10 overs now.

Oh dear this is getting ugly. Morris gone now with an ugly heave. This could be over rather quickly for South Africa, they are certainly playing to their stereotype today.

SA turning tail. Another wicket falls. Morris their big hitter this time. 167 for 6 in 37th over. But don’t pop the champagne yet. It ain’t over till the fat lady sings

OUT! It was only a matter of time before Morris would unleash himself, but he chooses to do so in a short delivery from Bumrah, which he top-edges to get caught by Bhuvneshwar at square-leg. SA crumbling at 167/6

Morris c Bhuvneshwar b Bumrah 4(8)

It's been another edgy batting performances so far from South Africa in a knockout match. #IndvsSA

— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) June 11, 2017

After 36 overs,South Africa 165/5 ( JP Duminy 10 , Chris Morris 4)

Pandya into his ninth over, and beats Duminy’s outside edge in the first delivery of the over. Duminy guides the third delivery down the ground, with Pandya’s foot taking pace off the ball. Yorker in the final delivery of the over. Three off the over.

Excellent 10-over spell by Jadeja. Looked really assured after that pasting against Sri Lanka in the previous match. Kept the pressure on the SA batsmen. Varied line and pace well. 10-0-39-1 under pressure was a job well done.

After 35 overs,South Africa 162/5 ( JP Duminy 8 , Chris Morris 3)

Jadeja into his final over. Superb fielding by him, flicking it back to the non-striker’s stumps with Morris backing up a little too much. Morris though, brings his bat inside the crease on time. The umpire though, has to go upstairs to confirm. Three runs off the over. Jadeja finishes with good figures of 1/39, a great recovery from his horror show against Sri Lanka.

Well, well….

🤔 #INDvSA #CT17 pic.twitter.com/pflZ66zApA

— ICC (@ICC) June 11, 2017

After 34 overs,South Africa 159/5 ( JP Duminy 6 , Chris Morris 2)

Pandya into his eighth over, with Kohli likely to finish his spell off right now. Pandya gets the big wicket of du Plessis with an off-cutter, which the batsman ends up chopping onto his stumps while looking to punch it towards the covers. SA have lost half of their side with a little over 150 on board. Chris Morris walks out to bat, and gets off the mark with a double off the last delivery. Just three off the over along with the wicket.

Amazing the way the SA innings is disintegrating. Du Plessis bowled by a slower off spinner from Pandya. No wonder the team is seen as champions at choking. They had the innings in control till they lost one wicket. They rest of the top six fell to pressure. Pathetic display of mental disintegration. Well done India. Keep the pressure on.

This is turning into a rout! Du Plessis is gone now and South Africa are reeling, incredibly one-sided, much to the delight of the largely India supporting crowd here.

OUT! Now it is Pandya’s turn to strike! It is Faf du Plessis who drags an off-cutter from Pandya onto his stumps, and is ashen-faced after the dismissal. The umpires signal for drinks after the dismissal, with the Proteas desperately needing to regroup right now. SA 157/5

Du Plessis b Pandya 36(50)

AB de Villiers’ batting average of 6.66 in ICC Champions Trophy 2017 is the lowest for him in any ODI series/tournament in which he played atleast three inings.

After 33 overs,South Africa 156/4 ( Faf du Plessis 36 , JP Duminy 5)

Jadeja into his penultimate over, and concedes four singles off it. Duminy is yet to settle at the crease properly, while du Plessis is in charge of anchoring the SA innings after quick wickets in the last few overs.

Uhh, that's not how it's meant to work guys... 🤔#INDvSA #CT17 pic.twitter.com/K5xiUkrNTB

— ICC (@ICC) June 11, 2017

After 32 overs,South Africa 152/4 ( Faf du Plessis 34 , JP Duminy 3)

Pandya returns to the attack for his seventh over. Sharp bouncer by the all-rounder in the second delivery of the over, but it is called a wide by the square-leg umpire in the third delivery of the over. The sudden flurry of wickets brings down South Africa’s run-rate considerably. Four runs off the over, with the 150 coming up for SA in this over.

In and out for Miller. What's with the running today from South Africa? In deep trouble now

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 11, 2017

After 31 overs,South Africa 148/4 ( Faf du Plessis 32 , JP Duminy 2)

Jadeja successfully appeals for an lbw against Duminy in the second ball of the over, though the batsman immediately goes for the review. It turns out to be a successful review for the Proteas, as evidence of the ball brushing the glove saves Duminy on 1. Three runs off the over.

India can’t afford to relax in these last 20 overs. SA have some good hitters still in Morris and Rabada. Duminy and du Plessis also play spinners well. India should keep the pressure on. Right now momentum is with India.

After 30 overs,South Africa 145/4 ( Faf du Plessis 30 , JP Duminy 1)

Ashwin back into the attack, and a classic mix-up between du Plessis and Miller, with both batsmen getting stranded at the striker’s end. Wasn’t the best of throws from Bumrah at short third man, but Kohli ended up flicking the bails off the non-striker’s end. Just three runs and a wicket off this over. Meanwhile, de Villiers wears a gloomy look in the dressing room at the moment.

Most times dismissed run-out in ICC ODI tournaments:

9 – Inzamam-ul-Haq 

7 – AB de Villiers*

7 – Rahul Dravid

Oh dear this is brainless from South Africa and now they’ve lost their most in form batsman Miller. The wheels are coming off at the moment.

Double whammy. Two run outs in less than 4 balls. Massive wickets for India. The run out of ABD and David Miller. Gone for 16 and 1 run respectively.Another failure for him. But India won’t be complaining. ABD run out is not as simple as it sounds. A terrific runner between the wicket. Full marks to the Indian fielding unit for pulling off that run out at such a crucial juncture. Pandya wonderful pick up and throw from point and MSD whipping off the bails.The wicket also helps get some overs through at this stage. Miller and Du Plessis stuck int the same crease. Lovely fielding by Bumrah. SA choking?

South African batsmen getting dismissed run-out most times in ODIs:

21 – Hansie Cronje 

19 – Jacques Kallis 

18 – Gary Kirsten, AB de Villiers*

OUT! Another run-out in a space of a few deliveries! Miller and Faf are caught at the striker’s end, with the former running all the way expecting a single. Miller has to depart for just 1, with SA suddenly collapsing to 142/4

Miller run-out (Bumrah) 1(3)

After 29 overs,South Africa 142/3 ( Faf du Plessis 28 , David Miller 1)

Jadeja into his seventh over. De Villiers pushes off for a single first ball, but is run-out at the striker’s end in the next delivery, with du Plessis setting off for a risky single. David Miller, who scored a fighting 75 not out against Pakistan, walks out to bat now. Just three runs and a wicket off the over.

That’s a big blow for South Africa, they needed AB De Villiers to get their run rate back up to something a bit more impressive. India slowly building pressure here.

OUT! AB de Villiers’ poor run continues! Du Plessis sets off for a rather risky single, but Pandya quickly collects the ball, and throws it to Dhoni at the striker’s end. South Africa under pressure now after losing a couple of quick wickets. SA 140/3

De Villiers run out (Pandya) 16 (12)

After 28 overs,South Africa 139/2 ( Faf du Plessis 27 , AB de Villiers (C) 15)

Bumrah returns to the attack in the 28th over of the innings. Bowls a terrific yorker in the second delivery of the over, with du Plessis not getting anything more than a single on that occasion. Seven off the over.

After 27 overs,South Africa 132/2 ( Faf du Plessis 25 , AB de Villiers (C) 10)

Jadeja into his sixth over. The fourth delivery of the over spins sharpy, kicks up and surprises du Plessis a bit. It is followed by a death stare from Jadeja. Meanwhile, The Oval is ringing with chants of ‘Ooo Ravi Jadeja!’. Good over by Jaddu, with just one run coming off it.

After 26 overs,South Africa 131/2 ( Faf du Plessis 25 , AB de Villiers (C) 9)

De Villiers goes after Pandya in this over, driving a half-volley towards the extra-cover boundary before guiding the ball towards the fine-leg boundary two deliveries later. Umpire Dar calls a bouncer in the fifth delivery a wide for being too high. 12 off the over.

Quinton de Kock targeting the short side of the boundary overreached to Jadeja and paid the price for trying to sweep from outside off stump. He was trying too many things to break the shackles. First an attempt to reverse sweep and now at this dismissal the conventional seep.  Good wicket for Jadeja. Spinners have taken both wickets and South Africa run rate still under check. Faf du Plessis trying to be aggressive. But not working thus far. ABD and du Plessis are SA’s best batsmen and are at the wicket. Important half way stage of the match. Both teams in with a chance at this point

Ravindra Jadeja has now taken 15 wickets in ICC Champions Trophy which is the fourth most by any spinner.

South Africa are under a bit of pressure now, their slow run rate means they couldn’t afford to lose any wickets. Will they crack under this from India?

After 25 overs,South Africa 119/2 ( Faf du Plessis 20 , AB de Villiers (C) 3)

Jadeja appeals for an lbw in the first ball of the over while de Kock goes for a reverse sweep, getting an inside-edge. He goes for a conventional sweep in the next delivery, but this time is cramped for room, and ends up getting his off-stump rattled. Captain ABD walks out to bat, and he will look to break the lean patch that he’s going through at the moment. Three runs and a wicket off the over.

OUT! Jadeja strikes this time, castling QDK with a quicker delivery that beat the batsman’s defence, and ended up rattling the off-stump. The batsman was also cramped for room on this occasion. Also a rare occasion when de Kock fails to convert a fifty against India. SA 116/2

De Kock b Jadeja 53(72)

After 24 overs,South Africa 116/1 ( Quinton de Kock (W) 53 , Faf du Plessis 20)

De Kock gets a single towards the off-side, and brings up yet another half-century against India, further extending an already brilliant average against the ‘Men in Blue’. Agile dive by Jadeja at backward point in the fifth delivery saves a couple of runs for the Indians. Six off the over.

Most fifty-plus scores from their first 10 ODIs against India:

7 – Aamer Sohail 

6 – Hashim Amla, George Bailey, Quinton de Kock*

FIFTY for Quinton de Kock! He has withstood the storm so far in the innings, and gets to the milestone in 68 deliveries, taking a single to get there. This is the 14th of his ODI career.

After 23 overs,South Africa 110/1 ( Quinton de Kock (W) 49 , Faf du Plessis 18)

Jadeja continues from the other end. Du Plessis runs back for a third after cutting the second ball of the over towards deep extra-cover. De Kock then collects a quick single after pushing it towards mid-off. These two are rotating the strike rather well at the moment. Dot off the last ball, with de Kock batting on 49 at the end of the over.

After 22 overs,South Africa 104/1 ( Quinton de Kock (W) 47 , Faf du Plessis 14)

Pandya returns to the attack in the 22nd over. Pandya concedes a wide down du Plessis’ leg, which brings up the 100 for South Africa. De Kock flicks a full delivery towards the leg side to collect a couple of runs in the penultimate delivery of the over. Four off the over.

After 21 overs,South Africa 99/1 ( Quinton de Kock (W) 44 , Faf du Plessis 13)

Jadeja bowls another quick over, giving away five singles off it. De Kock, meanwhile, has settled fairly well at the crease by now, and will look to get a big score today.

After 20 overs,South Africa 94/1 ( Quinton de Kock (W) 42 , Faf du Plessis 10)

Ashwin into his sixth over, with a leg-slip in place for du Plessis. De Kock drives the second ball of the over, a full delivery along middle and leg, towards the midwicket boundary to collect his fourth boundary. Ashwin bowls two leg-breaks in this over, with the second one going for a wide. 10 off the over. SA have improved their run-rate in the last 10 overs.

The mood in the stands after Amla’s wicket.

Wild celebrations for the first wicket! #INDvSA #CT17 pic.twitter.com/9mmyEqDnQf

— ICC (@ICC) June 11, 2017

Faf du Plesis has five fifty-plus scores against India from his last six ODI innings before today. Will he play a big knock today?

After 19 overs,South Africa 84/1 ( Quinton de Kock (W) 37 , Faf du Plessis 6)

Jadeja continues from the other end. Spin definitely has brought about some pressure on the South Africans at the moment. De Kock and du Plessis knock the ball around, mostly towards the off-side, in this over, with seven off the over.

Beautiful. Ashwin effects breakthrough. Amla’s 35 took 54 balls. He was struggling against spin as ball was not coming on to bat. Just reward for Ashwin who has been constantly varying pace, length and line. That was wider and pushed through. Amla edged horizontal bat shot cut to wk Dhoni. India have kept the scoring rate in check so far. More needs to be done.

After 18 overs,South Africa 77/1 ( Quinton de Kock (W) 35 , Faf du Plessis 1)

Ashwin starts off his fifth over with a wide down Amla’s leg side. Amla stamps his class in the second delivery of the over. Drives the looped-up delivery from Ashwin towards long-off. Ashwin however, gets even in the third delivery, nicking a quicker delivery to the keeper while looking for a cut. Brings Faf du Plessis to the centre. Two dots off to end the over, with Dhoni missing out on a stumping in the last ball of the over. Six off the over aside from the wicket.

OUT! Ashwin strikes, and gets the first wicket of the South African innings! Bowls a quicker delivery to Amla, who got a thick outside edge while looking to cut. This one skidded through as well. The umpires call for drinks after this dismissal. SA 76/1

Amla c Dhoni b Ashwin 35(54)

Still fairy cagey here at The Oval, something has to give soon surely. Can Amla and De Kock break the shackles or will India capitalise on this pressure they’ve created?

Jadeja and Ashwin bowling in tandem would ask different sort of questions. Amla and de Kock are settled. Yet struggling to break free, New batsman would find it tougher. Ashwin bowling slower than usual. May be because this is not a fresh pitch and ball is therefore not come coming on to the bat. Difficult to put away. Jadeja too needs to vary pace.

After 17 overs,South Africa 71/0 ( Quinton de Kock (W) 35 , Hashim Amla 31)

Jadeja introduced into the attack from the other end, with skipper Kohli opting for spin from both ends now. The two batsmen knock around for singles in the first four overs, with the last two deliveries going for dots. Meanwhile de Kock has an average of 221 against left-arm orthodox spinners, and that should boost his confidence going into this battle.

Bright sunshine at the Oval. Two spinners in harness. This is Indian cricket that fans can actually recognise. #ct17 #INDvSA

— Anand Vasu (@anandvasu) June 11, 2017

After 16 overs,South Africa 67/0 ( Quinton de Kock (W) 33 , Hashim Amla 29)

Ashwin into his fourth over. De Kock and Amla choose to rotate the strike between themselves in this over, choosing it to push it down the ground more often than not. Five singles off the over. The SA openers have dealt with Ashwin quite carefully so far, with their partnership looking quite solid right now.

After 15 overs,South Africa 62/0 ( Quinton de Kock (W) 30 , Hashim Amla 27)

Amla shuffles to his right to get in the pitch of the length delivery outside off at the start of this over, and times his flick over the backward square-leg boundary to perfection, getting the first six of the innings. Goes for another pull in the subsequent delivery, but get only an inside-edge this time. Amla repeats the shot from the first delivery, and runs this one down fine-leg to collect his second four. Good over for SA, with 10 coming off it.

After 14 overs,South Africa 52/0 ( Quinton de Kock (W) 30 , Hashim Amla 17)

Quiet over by Ashwin, giving away just two singles off it. De Kock moves to 30 in this over, with Amla playing a rather slow knock at the other end.

This is the 21st fifty-plus partnership between Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla in ODIs which is the joint third most for any South African pair.

After 13 overs,South Africa 50/0 ( Quinton de Kock (W) 29 , Hashim Amla 16)

Pandya into his second over, bowling from the Pavilion End. Dhoni once again directing the field changes, after the passage of three deliveries. Another run-out scare, this time in the fifth delivery. De Kock pushes the ball towards mid-off, where Kohli collects and throws towards the non-striker’s stumps. De Kock would have been out by a mile had Kohli been a little more accurate. Pandya drops a return catch off Amla in the last ball of the over. Just two singles off the over. Meanwhile, the 50-stand is up between openers Amla and de Kock.

After 12 overs,South Africa 48/0 ( Quinton de Kock (W) 28 , Hashim Amla 15)

Ashwin into his second over. Bowls round-the-wicket to De Kock, with a slip fielder in place in the third delivery of the over. Third boundary for QDK in the last ball of the over, a much-needed one for SA, given how slowly they have been progressing so far. De Kock pulls this one towards the backward square-leg boundary. Seven off the over.

Breakthru elusive yet, but India have bowled and fielded quite superbly

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) June 11, 2017

Fairly circumspect first 10 overs from South Africa, India have not let them get away. Provided they don’t lose any wickets now though, you imagine South Africa will be happy to continue like this for a bit and try and cash in towards the end of their 50 overs. Could be risky though.

After 11 overs,South Africa 41/0 ( Quinton de Kock (W) 23 , Hashim Amla 13)

And surely enough, Pandya is introduced into the attack from the other end in the first over of the second powerplay. Amla pulls a short ball towards fine-leg in the second delivery, but collects only a single. Six off the over, with the two batsmen rotating the strike between themselves.

India should bring in Ravi Ashwin and and trust the batting to hold; that’s bit of a risk they have to take, Ayaz Memon had said in our pre-match show. India apparently chose to play safe… 

Lovely opening over from Ashwin when there were just 2 fielders permitted in the deep. The fielders kept the pressure on the batsman Amla by superbly cutting out the shots. One ball turned. Good omen for India

After 10 overs,South Africa 35/0 ( Quinton de Kock (W) 20 , Hashim Amla 11)

Ashwin introduced into the attack as early as the 10th over of the innings. Will be an interesting battle between a quality player of spin in Amla and a leading offie in Ashwin. Two off his first over. South Africa collect 35 in the first powerplay. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya is spotted doing a few warm-ups and stretches. He might be tossed the ball next.

After 9 overs,South Africa 33/0 ( Quinton de Kock (W) 19 , Hashim Amla 11)

Bhuvneshwar beats Amla’s inside edge with a peach of a delivery, angling into the batsman on that occasion. Amla gets an inside-edge onto the pads in the fourth delivery of the over, and collects a single. De Kock tries shuffling to his left, and sweep the fourth delivery towards fine-leg, but Bumrah stops it inside the circle. Three off the over. De Kock showed some promise with his two boundaries, but the two are yet to launch themselves to an explosive start.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is nettling Quinton de Kock. But before today, Quinton de Kock scored 126 runs from 111 balls against Bhuvneshwar Kumar in ODIs without dismissing him even once.

After 8 overs,South Africa 30/0 ( Quinton de Kock (W) 17 , Hashim Amla 10)

Single collected by Amla at the start of the over. Appeal by Bumrah for an lbw three deliveries later, though umpire Aleem Dar isn’t interested, assumably due to height. Another good over for the Indians, with just two runs coming off it.

They should ideally. But will they, is the question.

Expect South Africa to push on now. Interesting phase

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 11, 2017

Some minor hiccups in the running between wickets that could have converted to a wicket. Otherwise SA batting pretty steady. Both Amla and Quiton de Kock have a good record against India. So need to break this stand early. Bhuvi bowling very well. No luck so far. May be spinners would come in earlier than expected.

After 7 overs,South Africa 28/0 ( Quinton de Kock (W) 17 , Hashim Amla 9)

Couple of singles exchanged by the two openers at the start of the over. Wild swing and a miss by QDK in the fourth delivery of the over. Bhuvneshwar beats de Kock’s outside edge with a delivery that shapes away from the bats in the last delivery of the over. Good over by Bhuvneshwar, with just two runs coming off the over.

After 6 overs,South Africa 26/0 ( Quinton de Kock (W) 16 , Hashim Amla 8)

Misfield by Yuvraj at midwicket in the third delivery. De Kock tries setting off for a single on that occasion, but if forced to return immediately after. Amla helps himself to his first boundary in the fifth delivery, getting on top of the bounce and punching it through point. Five off the over.

After 5 overs,South Africa 21/0 ( Quinton de Kock (W) 15 , Hashim Amla 4)

De Kock collects his second boundary, glancing it towards fine-leg and beating keeper Dhoni along its way. De Kock seems to be fairly well settled at the crease at the moment. Five off the over.

After 4 overs,South Africa 16/0 ( Quinton de Kock (W) 10 , Hashim Amla 4)

De Kock executes the first boundary of the innings, driving it down the ground, keeping his bat straight as an arrow. Amla gets a top-edge in the third delivery, and the ball lands short of Bumrah, who tried running towards the ball. Good over for the Proteas, with seven coming off it.

Would have been terrific if Kohli had hit the non striker’s stumps with that athletic piece of fielding. Would have been bre-bye Amla in only the 3 rd over

After 3 overs,South Africa 9/0 ( Quinton de Kock (W) 4 , Hashim Amla 3)

Run-out scare in the third delivery of the over. Amla sets off for a quick single after patting it down the ground. Yuvraj, at mid-off, collects it, but loses his balance and is not able to effect a direct hit at the non-striker’s end. Bhuvneshwar concedes the second wide of his spell in the following delivery. Three off the over.

After 2 overs,South Africa 4/0 ( Quinton de Kock (W) 1 , Hashim Amla 2)

Bumrah from the other end. An excellent over by the young pacer, giving away just one single off it. Amla cuts the second delivery of the over towards third man to get the second run of his innings.

After 1 over,South Africa 3/0 ( Quinton de Kock (W) 1 , Hashim Amla 1)

Bhuvneshwar bowls the first over of the innings, and bowls a wide down Quinton de Kock’s leg side. QDK collects a single off the following delivery to collect the first runs off the bat. Amla opens the face of his bat, and guides it down third man to get off the mark.

Quinton de Kock has scored five centuries against India from nine ODI innings before today. It’s vital for India to dismiss him early today to put pressure on South Africa.

The national anthem are sung. The atmosphere at The Oval is electric at the moment. Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock walk out to bat, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar opening the bowling.

The extra batsman should come in handy in a chase  for India. India have 3 pacers and 4 spinners, including Jadhav and Yuvraj to fall back on. The same pitch is being used. So spinners may get some purchase. Looks like a lot of thought has gone in for this match. Just the execution if plan remains. Let the ‘quarter final’ begin.

Perhaps not surprising that South Africa bring in Andile Phehlukwayo for Wayne Parnell – Parnell was arguably the weak link against Pakistan. India surely have to start this match as favourites, South Africa have looked a little bit ordinary ever since they’ve been in England. Plus we all know how they tend to do in under-pressure knockout games…

India have lost their last seven ODIs while chasing against South Africa. They last won an ODI while chasing against South Africa was in January, 2011 at Cape Town.

You thought last Sunday was big?! Scratch that... Hellos from the Oval... It's the virtual QF today. #INDvSA #CT17 pic.twitter.com/9NZVJIF2iY

— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) June 11, 2017

The India team warm-up is underway! #INDvSA #CT17 pic.twitter.com/4zWtphlteo

— ICC (@ICC) June 11, 2017

Two close friends and competitive captains share a lighthearted moment before the clash. 

#SpiritofCricket #CT17 pic.twitter.com/RyS3isVW4E

— ICC (@ICC) June 11, 2017

Ashwin is back for India. Can he make an impact immediately? 

#CT17 - The spin magician in action - @ashwinravi99 #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/bCvY9uMSrj

— BCCI (@BCCI) June 11, 2017

India are chasing today. India’s record while chasing in ICC ODI knockout matches is 5-4.

South Africa team: Quinton de Kock (wk), Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis, AB de Villiers (c), David Miller, JP Duminy, Andile Phehlukwayo, Chris Morris, Kagiso Rabada, Morne Morkel, Imran Tahir. 

Just one change in the Proteas — Andile Phehlukwayo comes in place of Wayne Parnell.

India team: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli (c), Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni (wk), Hardik Pandya, Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah.

Just one change — Ravichandran Ashwin coming in place of Umesh Yadav.

TOSS: India win the toss, and skipper Virat Kohli elects to field first. 

“Teams have been chasing really well, and the wicket should remain the same. We batted really well in the last two games” — Virat Kohli, India captain.

“I’m pretty happy batting first. We did well batting first at this venue” — AB de Villiers, SA captain.

Team should rally around Jadeja and give him the confidence to express himself with the ball. He usually bowls well with Ashwin. His wicket to wicket bowling would put pressure on the SA batsmen. Needs to be a little smart with line every now and then to keep the batsmen off guard. May be Mohammed Shami could come in for Umesh Yadav. He moves the ball and is a pretty smart bowler. A wicket or 2 from him would make a huge difference.

Consolation for India is that they can afford to drop a batsman and opt to play off spinner Ravichanra Ashwin. Reason being that the SA fast bowlers, with the exception of Morne Morkel, have struggled in this event. Wayne Parnell has not picked up a single wicket while Kagiso Rabada has just one.  Leg spinner Imran Tahir got all his 4 wickets at the Oval against SL.  India should opt for two spinners and drop Kedar Jadhav. The other batsmen have all got runs and with Pandya, Jadeja and  Ashwin to chip in Indian batting should hold firm on these flat pitches.

Two teams evenly matched…

Almost time to get the show started 🇿🇦 #INDvSA #CT17 pic.twitter.com/qFCSC4Dy0n

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) June 11, 2017

Pitch Report: It’s the same surface used for India vs Sri Lanka. However, it doesn’t have the amount of grass as India vs Sri Lanka. There are few dry patches, Ganguly reckons they won’t play an important part. It’s a good surface to bat on.

But this RCB teammate of Kohli has not spared India too often… 

My today's playing 11
Rohit
Shikhar
Virat
Yuvraj
Dhoni
Hardik
Ashwin
Jadeja
Bhuvneshwar
Umesh Yadav
Bumrah #INDvSA #cp2017

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) June 11, 2017

Task cut out for Virat Kohli…

Tough one to call today ... #INDvSA ... Will keep it simple ... If it's a used pitch then India ... Fresh Pitch SA ... #CT17

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 11, 2017

The dashing de Kock… 

Graeme Smith column: South Africa’s batting needs to find momentum against Indiahttp://www.firstpost.com

According to multiple reports, Ravichandran Ashwin has been included in the starting eleven against South Africa. There is no doubt that Ashwin brings a lot to the table with both bat and bowl. He is an integral part of Virat Kohli’s side but the question here is who will be dropped?

It is nice and sunny - #TeamIndia sweating it out #CT17 #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/1Al5bDQc6V

— BCCI (@BCCI) June 10, 2017

Meanwhile, the No 1 ranked side will be eager to shrug off the ‘chokers’ tag today! 

🗣️ Can South Africa knock out India? Watch to see what @ABdeVilliers17 has to say in his pre-match press conference! 🇿🇦 #INDvSA #CT17 pic.twitter.com/XAOl0Edeao

— ICC (@ICC) June 11, 2017

Time for some sweat... Virat facing Ashwin, Jadeja and Yuvraj in the nets. #IndvSA #CT17 pic.twitter.com/khsqmep61V

— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) June 10, 2017