5 lessons learnt: SA v India
Wayne Parnell will be the scapegoat, credit must be given to Shikhar Dawan and the death bowling was a bit better, after South Africa lost to India in Sunday’s key World Cup match in Melbourne.
Just a bad day at the office
Defeat was bitterly disappointing but it was the manner of the capitulation that was worse.
Wessels on Supersport
There are times when you have to take it on the chin and accept you have been outplayed in every department, said Kepler Wessels on Supersport.
AB laments ‘average’ performance
AB de Villiers says two run-outs at crucial times cost South Africa dearly in their ill-fated run-chase against India at the MCG on Sunday.
India strangle SA
India outplayed South Africa in all areas to secure a monumental 130-run win in the Pool B clash at the MCG.
Dhawan smashes India to 307
Shikhar Dhawan’s 137 has put India in a commanding position in the Pool B match against South Africa at the MCG.
India opt to bat
MS Dhoni has won the toss and decided to bat in the match against South Africa at the MCG.
SA vs India: 5 key battles
A series of intriguing head-to-head battles will play out within the war, when the Proteas clash with India in Sunday’s World Cup Pool B fixture at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
‘MCG crowd a big challenge’
Proteas bowling coach Allan Donald says his team’s biggest challenge in Sunday’s World Cup blockbuster against India will be to adjust to the intimidating aura of the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
SA v India: highs and lows
With the Proteas’ crunch game against India on Sunday approaching, SACricketmag.com looks back at five ODI encounters between these two sides and picks a winner.
Proteas drop mind games
The Proteas are focusing on the practical side, rather than playing mind games to rid themselves of the ‘chokers’ tag.
Parnell must play, says Smith
The key to a Proteas victory against India on Sunday lies in the bowling attack, says Graeme Smith.
Tahir to get the chop?
Kyle Abbott or Wayne Parnell could replace spinner Imran Tahir for South Africa’s crunch game against India on Sunday.
Gary Kirsten on that innings
Gary Kirsten talks about his 188 against the UAE, which is the highest individual score in the World Cup to date.
Vernon joins Steyn on sicklist
South African fast bowler Vernon Philander has some hamstring problems ahead of the their crucial World Cup match against India on Sunday, reports CricketCountry.com.
