What India need to do to qualify for semis

October 02, 2012 19:05

India need to beat South Africa by 31 runs or by 24 balls to spare to go ahead of Pakistan's net run rate and qualify for the semi-finals.

The final match of the Super Eights stage coming up between India and South Africa.

India still have a chance to make it to the last four, but they need to register a big win against South Africa, who have been knocked out of the tournament.

Ian Chappell in his pitch report reckons the side winning the toss will look to bat second. Sourav Ganguly reckons India have to bring back an extra spinner in the team, in Harbhajan Singh, and he also feels India have to bat second.

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