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INDIA WIN BY 26 RUNS!!!
SA 305 all out (50 overs) vs India 331-7
South Africa need six sixes from the final over for victory with 33 needed from six balls.
Bhuvneshwar will bowl the last over of the match. He starts with a good yorker to McLaren who hits it down to long-off for one.
He bowls another yorker to Morkel but he has overstepped to give a no-ball and a free hit. Morkel hits the free hit through the off-side where Ishant half stops in the covers for one.
Bhuvneshwar finishes it in style as he bowls Morkel with a yorker off the final ball of the innings.
South Africa are bowled out for 305 as India register a convincing 26-run victory to make a good start to the Champions Trophy.
McLaren finished unbeaten on 71 from 61 balls, hitting 11 fours and a six.
Jadeja impressed with the ball, taking two for 31 in nine overs. The Indian pacers were all expensive going at more seven runs per over as Bhuvneshwar (2 for 49), Yadav (2 for 75) and Ishant (2 for 66) claimed two wickets each.
INDIA WIN BY 26 RUNS!!!
SA 305 all out (50 overs) vs India 331-7
South Africa need six sixes from the final over for victory with 33 needed from six balls.
Bhuvneshwar will bowl the last over of the match. He starts with a good yorker to McLaren who hits it down to long-off for one.
He bowls another yorker to Morkel but he has overstepped to give a no-ball and a free hit. Morkel hits the free hit through the off-side where Ishant half stops in the covers for one.
Bhuvneshwar finishes it in style as he bowls Morkel with a yorker off the final ball of the innings.
South Africa are bowled out for 305 as India register a convincing 26-run victory to make a good start to the Champions Trophy.
McLaren finished unbeaten on 71 from 61 balls, hitting 11 fours and a six.
Jadeja impressed with the ball, taking two for 31 in nine overs. The Indian pacers were all expensive going at more seven runs per over as Bhuvneshwar (2 for 49), Yadav (2 for 75) and Ishant (2 for 66) claimed two wickets each.
22:50
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SA 299-9 (49 overs) vs India 331-7
Ishant bowls a short ball to Morkel who pulls it through midwicket for a four. He takes a single from the next ball to point. McLaren guides the fourth ball through thirdman for a four before taking one to deep square leg.
Morkel is beaten off the last ball as Ishant deceives him with a slower ball.
SA 299-9 (49 overs) vs India 331-7
Ishant bowls a short ball to Morkel who pulls it through midwicket for a four. He takes a single from the next ball to point. McLaren guides the fourth ball through thirdman for a four before taking one to deep square leg.
Morkel is beaten off the last ball as Ishant deceives him with a slower ball.
22:45
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SA 289-9 (48 overs) vs India 331-7
McLaren hits Yadav to sweeper cover but again they don't take the single. It continues for the next two balls before McLaren hits a full toss over point for a four.
Two dot balls to end the over as India are assured of an easy victory with 43 needed from two overs.
SA 289-9 (48 overs) vs India 331-7
McLaren hits Yadav to sweeper cover but again they don't take the single. It continues for the next two balls before McLaren hits a full toss over point for a four.
Two dot balls to end the over as India are assured of an easy victory with 43 needed from two overs.
22:41
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SA 285-9 (47 overs) vs India 331-7
McLaren hits Jadeja to deep midwicket but the injured Morkel cannot come back for the second run. He flicks the third ball to deep square leg for a single.
McLaren then reverse sweeps a full toss through thirdman for a four. He flicks the last ball to the leg side for one.
SA 285-9 (47 overs) vs India 331-7
McLaren hits Jadeja to deep midwicket but the injured Morkel cannot come back for the second run. He flicks the third ball to deep square leg for a single.
McLaren then reverse sweeps a full toss through thirdman for a four. He flicks the last ball to the leg side for one.
22:38
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SA 278-9 (46 overs) vs India 331-7
Yadav comes back. McLaren throws his bat at a wide delivery for a boundary over the covers to bring up his half-century from 40 balls.
The next ball is full and McLaren is beaten as he tries to hit it down the ground. Yadav follows it up with a yorker and the left-hander can only dig it out.
McLaren hits the next ball to long-on for one and Morkel defends the last ball. 54 needed from 4 overs for victory.
SA 278-9 (46 overs) vs India 331-7
Yadav comes back. McLaren throws his bat at a wide delivery for a boundary over the covers to bring up his half-century from 40 balls.
The next ball is full and McLaren is beaten as he tries to hit it down the ground. Yadav follows it up with a yorker and the left-hander can only dig it out.
McLaren hits the next ball to long-on for one and Morkel defends the last ball. 54 needed from 4 overs for victory.
22:33
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SA 273-9 (45 overs) vs India 331-7
McLaren tries to reverse sweep Jadeja but misses and the LBW appeal is turned down. He tries to slog sweep the next ball and yet again he misses as the ball passes close to the leg-stump.
He hits the third ball to deep midwicket but turns down the single. He reverse sweeps the next ball but again decides against taking the single to sweeper cover.
McLaren turns the fifth ball on the leg side and this time they take one and Morkel blocks the last ball.
An excellent over from Jadeja, giving away just one run. His figures read two for 24 in eight overs.
SA 273-9 (45 overs) vs India 331-7
McLaren tries to reverse sweep Jadeja but misses and the LBW appeal is turned down. He tries to slog sweep the next ball and yet again he misses as the ball passes close to the leg-stump.
He hits the third ball to deep midwicket but turns down the single. He reverse sweeps the next ball but again decides against taking the single to sweeper cover.
McLaren turns the fifth ball on the leg side and this time they take one and Morkel blocks the last ball.
An excellent over from Jadeja, giving away just one run. His figures read two for 24 in eight overs.
22:30
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SA 272-9 (44 overs) vs India 331-7
McLaren hits Ishant to long-off and he refuses to take the single. He smashes the next ball down the ground for a boundary before pulling the next through midwicket for the same result.
Ishant tries the slower ball but McLaren is quick to the task as he despatches it back over the bowler's head for a six.
He hits the last ball to long-off for a single to retain strike.
SA 272-9 (44 overs) vs India 331-7
McLaren hits Ishant to long-off and he refuses to take the single. He smashes the next ball down the ground for a boundary before pulling the next through midwicket for the same result.
Ishant tries the slower ball but McLaren is quick to the task as he despatches it back over the bowler's head for a six.
He hits the last ball to long-off for a single to retain strike.
22:28
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SA 257-9 (43 overs) vs India 331-7
Jadeja keeps Tsotsobe glued to the batting end as he bowls a good line and length. The right-hander can only defend it on the off-side as the pressure keeps mounting. He finally decides to break free as he attempts the slog sweep but misses the ball completely and is bowled for three.
SA 257-9 (43 overs) vs India 331-7
Jadeja keeps Tsotsobe glued to the batting end as he bowls a good line and length. The right-hander can only defend it on the off-side as the pressure keeps mounting. He finally decides to break free as he attempts the slog sweep but misses the ball completely and is bowled for three.
22:21
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SA 257-8 (42 overs) vs India 331-7
McLaren hits Ishant down to long-on for one before Tsotsobe lets it go through to the keeper. He takes a single from the next ball to the fine leg region.
McLaren tries to play the paddle sweep as Karthik makes a diving effort at short fine leg but the ball falls short.
Tsotsobe is beaten off the fifth ball before he flicks it behind square for a single as just four runs come from that over.
SA 257-8 (42 overs) vs India 331-7
McLaren hits Ishant down to long-on for one before Tsotsobe lets it go through to the keeper. He takes a single from the next ball to the fine leg region.
McLaren tries to play the paddle sweep as Karthik makes a diving effort at short fine leg but the ball falls short.
Tsotsobe is beaten off the fifth ball before he flicks it behind square for a single as just four runs come from that over.
22:17
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SA 253-8 (41 overs) vs India 331-7
Jadeja comes into the attack now. Tsotsobe defends the first two balls before he takes one to long-off. McLaren takes a single to midwicket before Tsotsobe is struck on the pads but the LBW appeal is turned down.
The right-hander is beaten off the last ball as Jadeja gets one to turn away from the right-hander.
Just two runs from that over, with 79 needed from nine overs for victory.
SA 253-8 (41 overs) vs India 331-7
Jadeja comes into the attack now. Tsotsobe defends the first two balls before he takes one to long-off. McLaren takes a single to midwicket before Tsotsobe is struck on the pads but the LBW appeal is turned down.
The right-hander is beaten off the last ball as Jadeja gets one to turn away from the right-hander.
Just two runs from that over, with 79 needed from nine overs for victory.
22:13
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SA 251-8 (40 overs) vs India 331-7
Ishant keeps it tight giving away only singles before Kleinveldt decides to break the shackles. He tries to heave a short ball on the leg side but gets a top edge and is caught by Dhoni behind the stumps after scoring four.
After 40 overs, SA are 251 for eight, needing 81 runs from 10 overs for victory with just two wickets in hand.
SA 251-8 (40 overs) vs India 331-7
Ishant keeps it tight giving away only singles before Kleinveldt decides to break the shackles. He tries to heave a short ball on the leg side but gets a top edge and is caught by Dhoni behind the stumps after scoring four.
After 40 overs, SA are 251 for eight, needing 81 runs from 10 overs for victory with just two wickets in hand.
22:08
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SA 246-7 (39 overs) vs India 331-7
Yadav is back. He starts with two dot balls to McLaren, who then takes a single to point. McLaren and Kleinveldt take a single each before the former flicks it fine on the leg side for a four.
McLaren is beaten off the last ball as he tries to steer it fine but is unable to connect.
SA 246-7 (39 overs) vs India 331-7
Yadav is back. He starts with two dot balls to McLaren, who then takes a single to point. McLaren and Kleinveldt take a single each before the former flicks it fine on the leg side for a four.
McLaren is beaten off the last ball as he tries to steer it fine but is unable to connect.
22:02
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SA 240-7 (38 overs) vs India 331-7
Ishant comes into the attack. McLaren smashes the first ball back past the bowler for a boundary as SA continue to make good progress. Du Plessis makes room and tries to play the inside out lofted shot but ends up holing out to Raina at mid-off after scoring 30 from 23 balls.
Seven runs from the over as SA reach 240 for seven in 38 overs.
SA 240-7 (38 overs) vs India 331-7
Ishant comes into the attack. McLaren smashes the first ball back past the bowler for a boundary as SA continue to make good progress. Du Plessis makes room and tries to play the inside out lofted shot but ends up holing out to Raina at mid-off after scoring 30 from 23 balls.
Seven runs from the over as SA reach 240 for seven in 38 overs.
21:59
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SA 233-6 (37 overs) vs India 331-7
Ashwin comes on to bowl his final over. Du Plessis sweeps the first ball for a boundary through square leg and in the same over McLaren jumps down the track and lofts it over the bowler's head for another four.
11 runs from the over as Ashwin finishes with 47 runs from 10 overs.
SA 233-6 (37 overs) vs India 331-7
Ashwin comes on to bowl his final over. Du Plessis sweeps the first ball for a boundary through square leg and in the same over McLaren jumps down the track and lofts it over the bowler's head for another four.
11 runs from the over as Ashwin finishes with 47 runs from 10 overs.
21:57
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SA 222-6 (36 overs) vs India 331-7
The Batting Powerplay comes into effect now. McLaren turns the first ball from Yadav to the leg side for one and du Plessis flicks it behind square on the leg side for a four.
SA 222-6 (36 overs) vs India 331-7
The Batting Powerplay comes into effect now. McLaren turns the first ball from Yadav to the leg side for one and du Plessis flicks it behind square on the leg side for a four.
21:43
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SA 212-6 (35 overs) vs India 331-7
McLaren paddle sweeps the first ball from Raina for boundary fine on the leg side. Two dot balls before McLaren reverse sweeps the fourth ball for a boundary through thirdman.
He takes a single from the fifth ball before du Plessis lofts it over mid-off for the third four of the over.
SA get 13 runs from the over to reach 212 for six after 35 overs, needing 120 runs from 15 overs for victory.
SA 212-6 (35 overs) vs India 331-7
McLaren paddle sweeps the first ball from Raina for boundary fine on the leg side. Two dot balls before McLaren reverse sweeps the fourth ball for a boundary through thirdman.
He takes a single from the fifth ball before du Plessis lofts it over mid-off for the third four of the over.
SA get 13 runs from the over to reach 212 for six after 35 overs, needing 120 runs from 15 overs for victory.
21:39
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SA 195-6 (34 overs) vs India 331-7
Du Plessis lofts the first ball from Yadav over mid-on for two runs before taking a single to long-on. Yadav bowls a quick bouncer to McLaren who ducks under it but it is called a wide. Three more singles before du Plessis pulls a short ball through midwicket for a boundary.
SA 195-6 (34 overs) vs India 331-7
Du Plessis lofts the first ball from Yadav over mid-on for two runs before taking a single to long-on. Yadav bowls a quick bouncer to McLaren who ducks under it but it is called a wide. Three more singles before du Plessis pulls a short ball through midwicket for a boundary.
21:34
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SA 188-6 (33 overs) vs India 331-7
Raina comes back and Dhoni decides to eat into the quota of the fifth bowler. Du Plessis is struggling as he plays four dot balls in a row. The right-hander then makes it worse playing his part in the run out of David Miller, who comes back for the second run but du Plessis decides against the run as we have both batsmen stranded at the same end.
Miller is run out without facing a ball as SA slip to 188 for six.
Du Plessis is struggling to get going for five runs from 10 balls with the required run rate at more than eight.
New batsman Ryan McLaren defends the last ball as Raina concedes just a single in that over.
SA 188-6 (33 overs) vs India 331-7
Raina comes back and Dhoni decides to eat into the quota of the fifth bowler. Du Plessis is struggling as he plays four dot balls in a row. The right-hander then makes it worse playing his part in the run out of David Miller, who comes back for the second run but du Plessis decides against the run as we have both batsmen stranded at the same end.
Miller is run out without facing a ball as SA slip to 188 for six.
Du Plessis is struggling to get going for five runs from 10 balls with the required run rate at more than eight.
New batsman Ryan McLaren defends the last ball as Raina concedes just a single in that over.
21:30
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SA 187-5 (32 overs) vs India 331-7
Umesh Yadav back into the attack. De Villiers takes a single from the first ball before South Africa have a real close shave. The SA captain is sent back halfway in the second run but Ishant's weak throw gives him enough time to recover.
But India get their man two balls later. He jumps down the track and tries to pull a short ball but gets a top edge and is caught by Jadeja on the leg side after scoring 70 from 71 balls, having hit seven fours.
Du Plessis takes a single from the fifth ball for two runs and ends the over with one.
SA 187-5 (32 overs) vs India 331-7
Umesh Yadav back into the attack. De Villiers takes a single from the first ball before South Africa have a real close shave. The SA captain is sent back halfway in the second run but Ishant's weak throw gives him enough time to recover.
But India get their man two balls later. He jumps down the track and tries to pull a short ball but gets a top edge and is caught by Jadeja on the leg side after scoring 70 from 71 balls, having hit seven fours.
Du Plessis takes a single from the fifth ball for two runs and ends the over with one.
21:23
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SA 182-4 (31 overs) vs India 331-7
Interestingly, Dhoni decides to keep an over from Ashwin handy, who has bowled nine overs for 36 runs.
Duminy takes two runs from the first ball to thirdman as Dhoni asks him in Hindi to slow it down.
Three balls later he is struck on the pads by the quicker delivery from Jadeja and the umpire rules it out LBW. But SA have decided to take the DRS, the first referral of the match. Replays confirm that Duminy was hit plumb in front of the stumps and the original decision stands as Duminy walks back for 14.
Faf du Plessis plays out the last two balls as just two runs come from that over.
SA 182-4 (31 overs) vs India 331-7
Interestingly, Dhoni decides to keep an over from Ashwin handy, who has bowled nine overs for 36 runs.
Duminy takes two runs from the first ball to thirdman as Dhoni asks him in Hindi to slow it down.
Three balls later he is struck on the pads by the quicker delivery from Jadeja and the umpire rules it out LBW. But SA have decided to take the DRS, the first referral of the match. Replays confirm that Duminy was hit plumb in front of the stumps and the original decision stands as Duminy walks back for 14.
Faf du Plessis plays out the last two balls as just two runs come from that over.
21:17
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SA 180-3 (30 overs) vs India 331-7
Raina continues to do a good job with the ball as he bowls two dot balls to Duminy who then drives it through the covers for a couple.
Another dot ball followed by a single to the left-hander before Raina bowls a leg side wide to de Villiers.
The SA captain makes room and punches the last ball through the covers for two runs to take his score to 69 from 68 balls.
After 30 overs, SA are 180 for three, scoring at exactly six runs per over. They need 152 runs from 20 overs for victory with seven wickets in hand.
SA 180-3 (30 overs) vs India 331-7
Raina continues to do a good job with the ball as he bowls two dot balls to Duminy who then drives it through the covers for a couple.
Another dot ball followed by a single to the left-hander before Raina bowls a leg side wide to de Villiers.
The SA captain makes room and punches the last ball through the covers for two runs to take his score to 69 from 68 balls.
After 30 overs, SA are 180 for three, scoring at exactly six runs per over. They need 152 runs from 20 overs for victory with seven wickets in hand.
21:14
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SA 174-3 (29 overs) vs India 331-7
It looks like Ashwin will bowl through as he comes on to bowl his ninth over. De Villiers defends the first ball before he sweeps the next ball to get one. Duminy also takes a single from the third delivery followed by two more singles as India continue to dry up the boundaries.
SA 174-3 (29 overs) vs India 331-7
It looks like Ashwin will bowl through as he comes on to bowl his ninth over. De Villiers defends the first ball before he sweeps the next ball to get one. Duminy also takes a single from the third delivery followed by two more singles as India continue to dry up the boundaries.
21:11
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SA 170-3 (28 overs) vs India 331-7
Raina will continue as Dhoni looks to get some useful overs in by the part-timer. Duminy and de Villiers take a single each before the former nearly holes out a return catch back to the bowler but it falls short.
Two more singles from the last three balls as Raina concedes just two runs in that over.
SA 170-3 (28 overs) vs India 331-7
Raina will continue as Dhoni looks to get some useful overs in by the part-timer. Duminy and de Villiers take a single each before the former nearly holes out a return catch back to the bowler but it falls short.
Two more singles from the last three balls as Raina concedes just two runs in that over.
21:09
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SA 166-3 (27 overs) vs India 331-7
Ashwin continues as he comes on to bowl his eighth over. Three singles from the first three balls before Duminy defends the next two balls. He takes a single from the last ball to retain strike.
SA 166-3 (27 overs) vs India 331-7
Ashwin continues as he comes on to bowl his eighth over. Three singles from the first three balls before Duminy defends the next two balls. He takes a single from the last ball to retain strike.
21:07
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SA 162-3 (26 overs) vs India 331-7
At the halfway stage, SA are 155 for three, needing 177 runs from 25 overs for victory.
De Villiers takes a single on the leg side and new batsman JP Duminy works it on the leg side for one to get off the mark.
De Villiers takes two runs to deep midwicket as Dhoni shouts at the fielder for not coming in quickly to stop the second run.
Duminy cuts the last ball as Jadeja makes a good stop on the boundary to keep it down to two.
SA 162-3 (26 overs) vs India 331-7
At the halfway stage, SA are 155 for three, needing 177 runs from 25 overs for victory.
De Villiers takes a single on the leg side and new batsman JP Duminy works it on the leg side for one to get off the mark.
De Villiers takes two runs to deep midwicket as Dhoni shouts at the fielder for not coming in quickly to stop the second run.
Duminy cuts the last ball as Jadeja makes a good stop on the boundary to keep it down to two.
21:03
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SA 155-3 (25 overs) vs India 331-7
Against the run of play, South Africa lose the wicket of Peterson, who is run out by a brilliant piece of fielding from Jadeja at midwicket. Peterson made 68 from 72 balls, putting on 124 runs for the third wicket from 20.4 overs to lay a solid foundation for the middle order.
Just a single from that over which gets India the much needed breakthrough.
SA 155-3 (25 overs) vs India 331-7
Against the run of play, South Africa lose the wicket of Peterson, who is run out by a brilliant piece of fielding from Jadeja at midwicket. Peterson made 68 from 72 balls, putting on 124 runs for the third wicket from 20.4 overs to lay a solid foundation for the middle order.
Just a single from that over which gets India the much needed breakthrough.
21:01
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SA 154-2 (24 overs) vs India 331-7
Part-timer Suresh Raina comes into the attack now, replacing Jadeja, who bowled four overs for 19 runs.
De Villiers takes a single from the first ball before Peterson takes two runs to the covers. Two singles from the last two balls as Raina concedes five runs in his first over.
SA 154-2 (24 overs) vs India 331-7
Part-timer Suresh Raina comes into the attack now, replacing Jadeja, who bowled four overs for 19 runs.
De Villiers takes a single from the first ball before Peterson takes two runs to the covers. Two singles from the last two balls as Raina concedes five runs in his first over.
20:59
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SA 149-2 (23 overs) vs India 331-7
Peterson chips down the track to Ashwin, who lofts it over the covers for a boundary. South Africa look to milk the bowling with four singles from the remaining five deliveries as they reach 149 for two after 23 overs.
SA 149-2 (23 overs) vs India 331-7
Peterson chips down the track to Ashwin, who lofts it over the covers for a boundary. South Africa look to milk the bowling with four singles from the remaining five deliveries as they reach 149 for two after 23 overs.
20:58
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SA 141-2 (22 overs) vs India 331-7
Jadeja will continue as India look to dry up the runs and build some pressure using the spinners. Jadeja continues to keep it tidy giving away just four singles, in his fourth over.
SA 141-2 (22 overs) vs India 331-7
Jadeja will continue as India look to dry up the runs and build some pressure using the spinners. Jadeja continues to keep it tidy giving away just four singles, in his fourth over.
20:57
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SA 137-2 (21 overs) vs India 331-7
Peterson defends the first ball from Ashwin before taking one to the covers. De Villiers takes one on the leg side to bring up his fifty from 45 balls before Ashwin bowls two dot balls to Peterson.
A tidy over from Ashwin as he concedes just two runs.
SA 137-2 (21 overs) vs India 331-7
Peterson defends the first ball from Ashwin before taking one to the covers. De Villiers takes one on the leg side to bring up his fifty from 45 balls before Ashwin bowls two dot balls to Peterson.
A tidy over from Ashwin as he concedes just two runs.
20:51
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SA 135-2 (20 overs) vs India 331-7
De Villiers cuts the first ball to point for one before Peterson switch his stance and sweeps it over short fine leg for one. De Villiers drives one down the ground where it hits the non-striker Peterson and they still take a single as Jadeja is unhappy with the intervention.
Three more singles as SA reach 135 for two in 20 overs, needing 197 runs from 30 overs for victory.
Peterson is on 56 from 57 balls, while de Villiers has made 49 from 43 balls with the partnership swelling to 104 runs from 97 balls.
SA 135-2 (20 overs) vs India 331-7
De Villiers cuts the first ball to point for one before Peterson switch his stance and sweeps it over short fine leg for one. De Villiers drives one down the ground where it hits the non-striker Peterson and they still take a single as Jadeja is unhappy with the intervention.
Three more singles as SA reach 135 for two in 20 overs, needing 197 runs from 30 overs for victory.
Peterson is on 56 from 57 balls, while de Villiers has made 49 from 43 balls with the partnership swelling to 104 runs from 97 balls.
20:46
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SA 129-2 (19 overs) vs India 331-7
Peterson jumps down the track to Ashwin and lofts him over the covers for two runs as Karthik again makes a good stop. He drives the third ball down to long-on for one. De Villiers is beaten by the carrom ball as it turns away sharply before he takes a single from the last ball.
SA 129-2 (19 overs) vs India 331-7
Peterson jumps down the track to Ashwin and lofts him over the covers for two runs as Karthik again makes a good stop. He drives the third ball down to long-on for one. De Villiers is beaten by the carrom ball as it turns away sharply before he takes a single from the last ball.
20:42
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SA 125-2 (18 overs) vs India 331-7
Peterson heaves the first ball from Jadeja to midwicket but fails to time it and gets only two runs. He takes a single from the fourth ball to bring up his half-century from 51 balls.
De Villiers hits the last ball to short thirdman where the fielder fails to stop it as it runs into the boundary.
SA 125-2 (18 overs) vs India 331-7
Peterson heaves the first ball from Jadeja to midwicket but fails to time it and gets only two runs. He takes a single from the fourth ball to bring up his half-century from 51 balls.
De Villiers hits the last ball to short thirdman where the fielder fails to stop it as it runs into the boundary.
20:40
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SA 118-2 (17 overs) vs India 331-7
De Villiers shuffles across but misses and is hit on the pads before he plays the next ball on the leg side for one. Peterson then blocks a yorker and plays another two dot balls before taking one on the leg side to retain strike.
Just nine runs from the last three overs as the Indian spinners look to build up the pressure.
SA 118-2 (17 overs) vs India 331-7
De Villiers shuffles across but misses and is hit on the pads before he plays the next ball on the leg side for one. Peterson then blocks a yorker and plays another two dot balls before taking one on the leg side to retain strike.
Just nine runs from the last three overs as the Indian spinners look to build up the pressure.
20:38
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SA 116-2 (16 overs) vs India 331-7
It's spin from both ends now as Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack. Peterson takes a single from the first ball and de Villiers takes one on the off-side.
Peterson then tries to play the sweep but misses it and fails to get a run from the remaining three balls as Jadeja makes a good start.
SA 116-2 (16 overs) vs India 331-7
It's spin from both ends now as Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack. Peterson takes a single from the first ball and de Villiers takes one on the off-side.
Peterson then tries to play the sweep but misses it and fails to get a run from the remaining three balls as Jadeja makes a good start.
20:30
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SA 114-2 (15 overs) vs India 331-7
Peterson comes down the track to Ashwin and hits him on the leg side for one and de Villiers does the same off the next ball.
Three more singles from the rest of the over as SA reach 114 for two after 15 overs.
De Villiers has raced to 39 from 32 balls, with the help of six fours, and Peterson has made 45 from 38 balls.
SA 114-2 (15 overs) vs India 331-7
Peterson comes down the track to Ashwin and hits him on the leg side for one and de Villiers does the same off the next ball.
Three more singles from the rest of the over as SA reach 114 for two after 15 overs.
De Villiers has raced to 39 from 32 balls, with the help of six fours, and Peterson has made 45 from 38 balls.
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SA 109-2 (14 overs) vs India 331-7
Yadav back into the attack after a poor first spell from Ishant, giving away 25 runs from three overs. He starts with a wide outside the off-stump followed by two single each to the two batsmen.
Yadav then tries a bouncer which Peterson pulls it through midwicket for a four and he takes a single from the last ball.
SA 109-2 (14 overs) vs India 331-7
Yadav back into the attack after a poor first spell from Ishant, giving away 25 runs from three overs. He starts with a wide outside the off-stump followed by two single each to the two batsmen.
Yadav then tries a bouncer which Peterson pulls it through midwicket for a four and he takes a single from the last ball.
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SA 99-2 (13 overs) vs India 331-7
India introduce spin in the form of R Ashwin. Peterson takes a single from the first ball to covers before the off-spinner bowls a wide down the leg side.
De Villiers drives the next ball down to long-on for one and two balls Peterson steers it past point for two runs. He takes a single from the last to keep strike.
SA 99-2 (13 overs) vs India 331-7
India introduce spin in the form of R Ashwin. Peterson takes a single from the first ball to covers before the off-spinner bowls a wide down the leg side.
De Villiers drives the next ball down to long-on for one and two balls Peterson steers it past point for two runs. He takes a single from the last to keep strike.
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SA 93-2 (12 overs) vs India 331-7
Ishant continues despite two expensive overs to begin with. Dhawan misses a run out chance with the first ball as Peterson is sent back halfway into the run by his partner but there is no direct hit.
De Villiers continues his off-side fascination as he cuts a short ball past point but Karthik makes a good stop on the ropes to keep it down to two.
Four more singles as six runs come from the over as SA reach 93 for two after 12 overs.
SA 93-2 (12 overs) vs India 331-7
Ishant continues despite two expensive overs to begin with. Dhawan misses a run out chance with the first ball as Peterson is sent back halfway into the run by his partner but there is no direct hit.
De Villiers continues his off-side fascination as he cuts a short ball past point but Karthik makes a good stop on the ropes to keep it down to two.
Four more singles as six runs come from the over as SA reach 93 for two after 12 overs.
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SA 87-2 (11 overs) vs India 331-7
Peterson flicks Bhuvneshwar on the leg side for two runs before taking a single from the next ball.
De Villiers continues to punish the Indian bowlers through the off-side as he crashes a full delivery through point for his sixth boundary. He sweeps the fifth ball for a couple on the leg side before taking one to retain strike.
SA 87-2 (11 overs) vs India 331-7
Peterson flicks Bhuvneshwar on the leg side for two runs before taking a single from the next ball.
De Villiers continues to punish the Indian bowlers through the off-side as he crashes a full delivery through point for his sixth boundary. He sweeps the fifth ball for a couple on the leg side before taking one to retain strike.
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SA 77-2 (10 overs) vs India 331-7
De Villiers gives Ishant the charge and slams him through the covers for a boundary as Raina at short cover is forced to take evasive action. The SA captain then shuffles across his stump before letting the ball go as it moves away.
Ishant drops one short and de Villiers hammers it through the covers for the second boundary of the over.
South Africa have recovered to 77 for two after 10 overs, needing 255 runs from 40 overs for victory.
De Villiers has raced to 23 from 18 balls, hitting five fours, while Peterson is on 26 from 22 balls.
SA 77-2 (10 overs) vs India 331-7
De Villiers gives Ishant the charge and slams him through the covers for a boundary as Raina at short cover is forced to take evasive action. The SA captain then shuffles across his stump before letting the ball go as it moves away.
Ishant drops one short and de Villiers hammers it through the covers for the second boundary of the over.
South Africa have recovered to 77 for two after 10 overs, needing 255 runs from 40 overs for victory.
De Villiers has raced to 23 from 18 balls, hitting five fours, while Peterson is on 26 from 22 balls.
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SA 69-2 (9 overs) vs India 331-7
Peterson runs the first ball down to thirdman for one. AB de Villiers jumps down the track to Bhuvneshwar and hits it back past the bowler for a four.
He jumps down the track again off the next ball but is forced to defend before he hits the next ball to point. He takes a single from the fifth delivery.
SA 69-2 (9 overs) vs India 331-7
Peterson runs the first ball down to thirdman for one. AB de Villiers jumps down the track to Bhuvneshwar and hits it back past the bowler for a four.
He jumps down the track again off the next ball but is forced to defend before he hits the next ball to point. He takes a single from the fifth delivery.
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SA 63-2 (8 overs) vs India 331-7
Ishant Sharma into the attack now. He starts with a wide delivery that drifts away and Peterson is happy to loft it over the off-side for a boundary as India's pacers continue to leak runs. Ishant beats Peterson off the next delivery as the left-hander tries to run it down to thirdman.
He is hit on the pads off the fourth ball but the impact is high and outside the leg stump.
Peterson then drives it through the covers where Dhawan makes a good stop to keep it down to three.
De Villiers hits a boundary off the last ball, taking full toll of some width.
SA 63-2 (8 overs) vs India 331-7
Ishant Sharma into the attack now. He starts with a wide delivery that drifts away and Peterson is happy to loft it over the off-side for a boundary as India's pacers continue to leak runs. Ishant beats Peterson off the next delivery as the left-hander tries to run it down to thirdman.
He is hit on the pads off the fourth ball but the impact is high and outside the leg stump.
Peterson then drives it through the covers where Dhawan makes a good stop to keep it down to three.
De Villiers hits a boundary off the last ball, taking full toll of some width.
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SA 52-2 (7 overs) vs India 331-7
Bhuvneshwar to continue. De Villiers defends the first ball to point before taking one to the covers while Pietersen takes a single to midwicket.
De Villiers then drives it through the covers for a boundary followed by two dot balls to end the over.
SA 52-2 (7 overs) vs India 331-7
Bhuvneshwar to continue. De Villiers defends the first ball to point before taking one to the covers while Pietersen takes a single to midwicket.
De Villiers then drives it through the covers for a boundary followed by two dot balls to end the over.
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SA 46-2 (6 overs) vs India 331-7
Peterson pulls a short ball from Yadav and despite not timing it well enough it beats the fielder at mid-on for a boundary. South Africa have lost their openers cheaply but continue to get the runs at a good rate, scoring at more than eight runs per over.
Peterson is hit on the gloves by a quick bouncer from Yadav as he took his eyes off it and tried to duck under it but still got hit.
SA 46-2 (6 overs) vs India 331-7
Peterson pulls a short ball from Yadav and despite not timing it well enough it beats the fielder at mid-on for a boundary. South Africa have lost their openers cheaply but continue to get the runs at a good rate, scoring at more than eight runs per over.
Peterson is hit on the gloves by a quick bouncer from Yadav as he took his eyes off it and tried to duck under it but still got hit.
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SA 42-2 (5 overs) vs India 331-7
Bhuvneshwar overpitches and Peterson drives it through the covers for his first boundary. Two balls later the left-hander gets an outside edge which flies past the second slip fielder for another boundary.
Three singles from the last three balls as South Africa reach 42 for two after five overs.
SA 42-2 (5 overs) vs India 331-7
Bhuvneshwar overpitches and Peterson drives it through the covers for his first boundary. Two balls later the left-hander gets an outside edge which flies past the second slip fielder for another boundary.
Three singles from the last three balls as South Africa reach 42 for two after five overs.
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SA 31-2 (4 overs) vs India 331-7
Yadav drops one short and wide which Amla hits over the off-side for a four. The next ball is a bit short and on the body which the right-hander pulls through midwicket for a couple.
Yadav bowls a full delivery on the pads which Amla flicks through midwicket for a four. The next ball is again on the leg side which Amla nudges fine for the third four of the over.
Yadav then gets revenge as he claims the wicket of Amla, who is caught behind off an inside edge for 22 from 15 balls, hitting four boundaries.
AB de Villiers confidently defends the last ball of the backfoot.
SA 31-2 (4 overs) vs India 331-7
Yadav drops one short and wide which Amla hits over the off-side for a four. The next ball is a bit short and on the body which the right-hander pulls through midwicket for a couple.
Yadav bowls a full delivery on the pads which Amla flicks through midwicket for a four. The next ball is again on the leg side which Amla nudges fine for the third four of the over.
Yadav then gets revenge as he claims the wicket of Amla, who is caught behind off an inside edge for 22 from 15 balls, hitting four boundaries.
AB de Villiers confidently defends the last ball of the backfoot.
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SA 17-1 (3 overs) vs India 331-7
Bhuvneshwar strikes with his first delivery of the second over as Ingram is caught at second slip by Suresh Raina. He played at a wide outswinger only to edge it and Raina completes a good low catch to give India an early wicket.
South Africa have sent Robin Peterson as the pinch-hitter to bat at No.3. He gets off the mark with three runs through the leg side and Amla gets one from the fifth ball.
SA 17-1 (3 overs) vs India 331-7
Bhuvneshwar strikes with his first delivery of the second over as Ingram is caught at second slip by Suresh Raina. He played at a wide outswinger only to edge it and Raina completes a good low catch to give India an early wicket.
South Africa have sent Robin Peterson as the pinch-hitter to bat at No.3. He gets off the mark with three runs through the leg side and Amla gets one from the fifth ball.
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SA 13-0 (2 overs) vs India 331-7
The in-form Umesh Yadav to bowl the second over. He comes into the match in red hot form, having taken five wickets in the warm-up match against Australia.
Ingram flicks the first ball on the leg side for one to get off the mark and Amla does the same two balls later.
Ingram then clips a full delivery through midwicket for a four before he is beaten by a quick yorker outside the off-stumps. He ends the over with a single to thirdman.
SA 13-0 (2 overs) vs India 331-7
The in-form Umesh Yadav to bowl the second over. He comes into the match in red hot form, having taken five wickets in the warm-up match against Australia.
Ingram flicks the first ball on the leg side for one to get off the mark and Amla does the same two balls later.
Ingram then clips a full delivery through midwicket for a four before he is beaten by a quick yorker outside the off-stumps. He ends the over with a single to thirdman.
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SA 6-0 (1 over) vs India 331-7
Hashim Amla walks out to open the batting with makeshift opener Colin Ingram and bowling against them will be Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Amla gets an inside edge from the second ball for two runs on the leg side. He lets the next ball go through before getting an inside edge.
Kumar then drifts one on the pads and Amla flicks it over midwicket for a boundary as six runs come from the first over.
SA 6-0 (1 over) vs India 331-7
Hashim Amla walks out to open the batting with makeshift opener Colin Ingram and bowling against them will be Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Amla gets an inside edge from the second ball for two runs on the leg side. He lets the next ball go through before getting an inside edge.
Kumar then drifts one on the pads and Amla flicks it over midwicket for a boundary as six runs come from the first over.
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India 331-7 (50 overs) vs SA
McLaren to bowl the final over of the innings. He starts with a slower bouncer which Ashwin misses. The next ball is a yorker which Ashwin digs out on the off-side for one.
The third ball is again a yorker which Jadeja blocks on the off-side for just a single.
McLaren bowls another good yorker which Ashwin keeps out and ends up sacrificing his wicket for Jadeja, who was already halfway down the pitch by the time the stroke was played.
Jadeja lofts the fifth ball over the cover region for a boundary. The last ball is a bouncer which Jadeja upper cuts over the keeper for a four to finish on a quickfire 47 from 29 balls.
India 331-7 (50 overs) vs SA
McLaren to bowl the final over of the innings. He starts with a slower bouncer which Ashwin misses. The next ball is a yorker which Ashwin digs out on the off-side for one.
The third ball is again a yorker which Jadeja blocks on the off-side for just a single.
McLaren bowls another good yorker which Ashwin keeps out and ends up sacrificing his wicket for Jadeja, who was already halfway down the pitch by the time the stroke was played.
Jadeja lofts the fifth ball over the cover region for a boundary. The last ball is a bouncer which Jadeja upper cuts over the keeper for a four to finish on a quickfire 47 from 29 balls.
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India 321-6 (49 overs) vs SA
Ashwin shuffles across but ends up steering it to thirdman for one. Jadeja then lofts a full delivery from Tsotsobe down the ground for a six before taking one from the next ball.
Tsotsobe bowls a short ball to Ashwin, who shuffles across and gloves it on the leg side for a four. He retains strike with a single from the last ball.
India 321-6 (49 overs) vs SA
Ashwin shuffles across but ends up steering it to thirdman for one. Jadeja then lofts a full delivery from Tsotsobe down the ground for a six before taking one from the next ball.
Tsotsobe bowls a short ball to Ashwin, who shuffles across and gloves it on the leg side for a four. He retains strike with a single from the last ball.
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India 308-6 (48 overs) vs SA
McLaren to bowl the 48th over. Ashwin guides the first ball to thirdman for one and Jadeja flicks the next ball on the leg side for one.
Ashwin takes a single on the off-side to bring up India's 300.
McLaren drops one short and offers some width as Jadeja cuts it over point for a boundary. The last ball is again wide and Jadeja guides it between short thirdman and point for another boundary to get 11 runs from that over.
Jadeja has raced to 31 from 24 balls.
India 308-6 (48 overs) vs SA
McLaren to bowl the 48th over. Ashwin guides the first ball to thirdman for one and Jadeja flicks the next ball on the leg side for one.
Ashwin takes a single on the off-side to bring up India's 300.
McLaren drops one short and offers some width as Jadeja cuts it over point for a boundary. The last ball is again wide and Jadeja guides it between short thirdman and point for another boundary to get 11 runs from that over.
Jadeja has raced to 31 from 24 balls.
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India 297-6 (47 overs) vs SA
Tsotsobe gets the big wicket of Dhoni to give South Africa a huge lift in the final few overs. Dhoni, who made 27 from 26 balls, hits one straight down into the hands of fielder at long-on.
Remember, India were cruising at 210 for one at one stage but 12 overs later they have been reduced to 291 for six.
Jadeja continues his good start as he smashes a full delivery through the covers for a four to race to 21 from 19 balls and then takes a single from the next ball.
India 297-6 (47 overs) vs SA
Tsotsobe gets the big wicket of Dhoni to give South Africa a huge lift in the final few overs. Dhoni, who made 27 from 26 balls, hits one straight down into the hands of fielder at long-on.
Remember, India were cruising at 210 for one at one stage but 12 overs later they have been reduced to 291 for six.
Jadeja continues his good start as he smashes a full delivery through the covers for a four to race to 21 from 19 balls and then takes a single from the next ball.
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India 291-5 (46 overs) vs SA
The struggling Kleinveldt comes on to bowl his final over. He must be relieved to see Indian batsmen getting just singles from the first four balls. Dhoni also pulls another short ball to deep midwicket for one and Jadeja flicks it on the leg side for two runs off the last ball.
Kleinveldt finishes with 81 runs in 10 overs.
India 291-5 (46 overs) vs SA
The struggling Kleinveldt comes on to bowl his final over. He must be relieved to see Indian batsmen getting just singles from the first four balls. Dhoni also pulls another short ball to deep midwicket for one and Jadeja flicks it on the leg side for two runs off the last ball.
Kleinveldt finishes with 81 runs in 10 overs.
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India 284-5 (45 overs) vs SA
Duminy continues as Jadeja takes a single from the first ball. He bowls a wide down the leg side to Dhoni, who also runs an extra as keeper de Villiers misses it.
Indian batsmen can only get singles from Duminy as Dhoni and Jadeja take one each before the left-hander plays out two dot balls to end the over.
Duminy ends with good figures one for 42 in 10 overs on a day when all the other regular bowlers have gone for plenty.
India 284-5 (45 overs) vs SA
Duminy continues as Jadeja takes a single from the first ball. He bowls a wide down the leg side to Dhoni, who also runs an extra as keeper de Villiers misses it.
Indian batsmen can only get singles from Duminy as Dhoni and Jadeja take one each before the left-hander plays out two dot balls to end the over.
Duminy ends with good figures one for 42 in 10 overs on a day when all the other regular bowlers have gone for plenty.
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India 279-5 (44 overs) vs SA
Dhoni takes a single from the first ball of Kleinveldt's new over. The next ball comes in sharply and Jadeja tries to block it but it flies off bat and pad between the keeper and first slip for a four.
Jadeja pulls a short ball through midwicket for a couple before he lofts the fifth ball back over the bowler's head for another boundary.
He steers the last ball to thirdman for one to retain strike.
India 279-5 (44 overs) vs SA
Dhoni takes a single from the first ball of Kleinveldt's new over. The next ball comes in sharply and Jadeja tries to block it but it flies off bat and pad between the keeper and first slip for a four.
Jadeja pulls a short ball through midwicket for a couple before he lofts the fifth ball back over the bowler's head for another boundary.
He steers the last ball to thirdman for one to retain strike.
18:16
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& ODI 100s in less than 100 balls,after Srikkanth & MS," says Rajneesh Gupta on Twitter.
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India 267-5 (43 overs) vs SA
Dhoni sweeps the first ball from Duminy behind square leg on the leg side for a boundary. He slaps the next ball on the off-side where Amla misfields in the cover to give away two runs.
Dhoni tries the reverse sweep but hits it straight to the fielder at short thirdman for just one.
Jadeja is struggling as he plays out another three dot balls. He is still off the mark from five balls.
India 267-5 (43 overs) vs SA
Dhoni sweeps the first ball from Duminy behind square leg on the leg side for a boundary. He slaps the next ball on the off-side where Amla misfields in the cover to give away two runs.
Dhoni tries the reverse sweep but hits it straight to the fielder at short thirdman for just one.
Jadeja is struggling as he plays out another three dot balls. He is still off the mark from five balls.
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India 260-5 (42 overs) vs SA
McLaren starts his new over with a short wide delivery which Dhoni hammers past point for a four. He tries a bouncer which Dhoni pulls on the leg side for one.
McLaren tries the slower bouncer but misses his mark for a wide delivery.
Raina perishes cheaply as he is caught off a leading edge for nine, trying to shuffle across and flicking it on the leg side.
India have lost three wickets for 33 runs in the space of 25 deliveries.
Ravindra Jadeja plays out the last two balls as just two runs come from that over.
India 260-5 (42 overs) vs SA
McLaren starts his new over with a short wide delivery which Dhoni hammers past point for a four. He tries a bouncer which Dhoni pulls on the leg side for one.
McLaren tries the slower bouncer but misses his mark for a wide delivery.
Raina perishes cheaply as he is caught off a leading edge for nine, trying to shuffle across and flicking it on the leg side.
India have lost three wickets for 33 runs in the space of 25 deliveries.
Ravindra Jadeja plays out the last two balls as just two runs come from that over.
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India 254-4 (41 overs) vs SA
India scored 36 runs in the five overs of Batting Powerplay, while losing two wickets.
Duminy is back. Dhoni tries to loft the first ball on the leg side but fails to make contact and gets a leg bye. Raina drives the second ball down to long-on for one before Dhoni collects one to long-off.
Two more singles from the last two balls as five runs come from that over.
India 254-4 (41 overs) vs SA
India scored 36 runs in the five overs of Batting Powerplay, while losing two wickets.
Duminy is back. Dhoni tries to loft the first ball on the leg side but fails to make contact and gets a leg bye. Raina drives the second ball down to long-on for one before Dhoni collects one to long-off.
Two more singles from the last two balls as five runs come from that over.
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India 249-4 (40 overs) vs SA
McLaren comes back and picks the key wicket of the in-form Karthik, who is caught behind for 14 from 15 balls. Karthik tried to upper cut the short ball outside the off-stump but managed only an edge and was taken by wicketkeeper de Villiers.
New batsman Suresh Raina is off the mark with a single to deep midwicket.
McLaren bowls a wide down the leg side to Dhoni before taking a single to the covers.
McLaren tries a short ball to Raina, who pulls it over midwicket for a six.
India 249-4 (40 overs) vs SA
McLaren comes back and picks the key wicket of the in-form Karthik, who is caught behind for 14 from 15 balls. Karthik tried to upper cut the short ball outside the off-stump but managed only an edge and was taken by wicketkeeper de Villiers.
New batsman Suresh Raina is off the mark with a single to deep midwicket.
McLaren bowls a wide down the leg side to Dhoni before taking a single to the covers.
McLaren tries a short ball to Raina, who pulls it over midwicket for a six.
17:53
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India 239-3 (39 overs) vs SA
Tsotsobe to Dhoni. He starts with one that slants across the right-hander and he is happy to leave it alone. But the next ball is launched over midwicket for a boundary as Dhoni signals his intent very early in his innings.
The next ball hits Dhoni on the gloves and they take a quick single on the off-side.
Karthik flicks the fourth ball to deep midwicket and Dhoni calls him for two runs. He pulls the last ball through midwicket for a boundary to get 11 runs from that over.
India 239-3 (39 overs) vs SA
Tsotsobe to Dhoni. He starts with one that slants across the right-hander and he is happy to leave it alone. But the next ball is launched over midwicket for a boundary as Dhoni signals his intent very early in his innings.
The next ball hits Dhoni on the gloves and they take a quick single on the off-side.
Karthik flicks the fourth ball to deep midwicket and Dhoni calls him for two runs. He pulls the last ball through midwicket for a boundary to get 11 runs from that over.
17:48
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India 228-3 (38 overs) vs SA
Karthik breaks the shackles as he jumps down the track and lofts Duminy over long-on for a six before taking a single from the next ball.
Dhawan falls off the third ball as he tries to play the sweep but ends up being caught at square leg.
The left-hander walks back after a superb innings of 114 from 94 balls, having hit 12 fours and a six. He walks back to a huge reception from the large contingent of Indian fans after a splendid knock.
Captain MS Dhoni gets off the mark from the last ball of that over with a single to mid-off.
India 228-3 (38 overs) vs SA
Karthik breaks the shackles as he jumps down the track and lofts Duminy over long-on for a six before taking a single from the next ball.
Dhawan falls off the third ball as he tries to play the sweep but ends up being caught at square leg.
The left-hander walks back after a superb innings of 114 from 94 balls, having hit 12 fours and a six. He walks back to a huge reception from the large contingent of Indian fans after a splendid knock.
Captain MS Dhoni gets off the mark from the last ball of that over with a single to mid-off.
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India 220-2 (37 overs) vs SA
Dhawan lofts Tsotsobe over midwicket for three runs. Karthik hits the second ball to short thirdman for another dot ball. He chips down the track off the next ball but Tsotsobe tries a short ball down the leg side and Karthik is happy to let it go through to the keeper.
Another dot ball before Karthik gets one to get off the mark from the ninth ball he faced.
Dhawan drives the last ball through the covers for two runs.
India 220-2 (37 overs) vs SA
Dhawan lofts Tsotsobe over midwicket for three runs. Karthik hits the second ball to short thirdman for another dot ball. He chips down the track off the next ball but Tsotsobe tries a short ball down the leg side and Karthik is happy to let it go through to the keeper.
Another dot ball before Karthik gets one to get off the mark from the ninth ball he faced.
Dhawan drives the last ball through the covers for two runs.
17:38
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India 214-2 (36 overs) vs SA
The Batting Powerplay comes into the effect wherein only three fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle.
South Africa's best bowler of the day Duminy will bowl. Dhawan takes a single from the first ball.
New batsman Karthik plays two dot balls before he tries to reverse sweep but misses. He fails to get a run from the last two balls as Duminy concedes just a single in that over. He has given just 18 runs in six overs.
India 214-2 (36 overs) vs SA
The Batting Powerplay comes into the effect wherein only three fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle.
South Africa's best bowler of the day Duminy will bowl. Dhawan takes a single from the first ball.
New batsman Karthik plays two dot balls before he tries to reverse sweep but misses. He fails to get a run from the last two balls as Duminy concedes just a single in that over. He has given just 18 runs in six overs.
17:35
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India 213-2 (35 overs) vs SA
Kohli has perished to the short ball. He tries to pull one through the leg side but holes out to Hashim Amla at deep square leg after scoring 31 from 41 balls.
The in-form Dinesh Karthik, who hit two centuries in the two warm-up matches walks out to bat.
Dhawan gets two runs as the point fielder tries for a direct hit and gives away an overthrow. He takes a single from the last ball to retain strike.
India 213-2 (35 overs) vs SA
Kohli has perished to the short ball. He tries to pull one through the leg side but holes out to Hashim Amla at deep square leg after scoring 31 from 41 balls.
The in-form Dinesh Karthik, who hit two centuries in the two warm-up matches walks out to bat.
Dhawan gets two runs as the point fielder tries for a direct hit and gives away an overthrow. He takes a single from the last ball to retain strike.
17:26
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India 209-1 (34 overs) vs SA
Morkel comes back as Kohli welcomes by crashing the first ball for a boundary through the covers to bring up India's 200 run in the 34th over.
He plays the next ball fine past the wicketkeeper for another boundary to take his score to 31 from 39 balls.
Kohli runs the third ball down to thirdman for one and Dhawan gets one to sweeper cover.
Meanwhile, Morkel is walking off the field with some obvious discomfort as South Africa's bowling woes worse further.
Peterson bowls the last ball of that over.
India 209-1 (34 overs) vs SA
Morkel comes back as Kohli welcomes by crashing the first ball for a boundary through the covers to bring up India's 200 run in the 34th over.
He plays the next ball fine past the wicketkeeper for another boundary to take his score to 31 from 39 balls.
Kohli runs the third ball down to thirdman for one and Dhawan gets one to sweeper cover.
Meanwhile, Morkel is walking off the field with some obvious discomfort as South Africa's bowling woes worse further.
Peterson bowls the last ball of that over.
17:22
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India 199-1 (33 overs) vs SA
Kohli cuts the first ball from Duminy through point for two runs before taking a single to thirdman.
Dhawan (102) gets a lifeline as wicketkeeper AB de Villiers misses an easy stumping as the left-hander is beaten by Duminy by one that dipped and also turned a bit.
India 199-1 (33 overs) vs SA
Kohli cuts the first ball from Duminy through point for two runs before taking a single to thirdman.
Dhawan (102) gets a lifeline as wicketkeeper AB de Villiers misses an easy stumping as the left-hander is beaten by Duminy by one that dipped and also turned a bit.
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India 194-1 (32 overs) vs SA
Dhawan hits two boundaries in a row off Kleinveldt to bring up his century in some style, from just 80 balls.
The fifth ball was wide and Dhawan brought out the cut shot getting it past point before pulling the last ball behind square on the leg side.
Dhawan removes his helmet to celebrate his feat and gets a big hug from his partner Kohli.
Kleinveldt has had a horror day with the ball, going for 62 runs in eight overs.
India 194-1 (32 overs) vs SA
Dhawan hits two boundaries in a row off Kleinveldt to bring up his century in some style, from just 80 balls.
The fifth ball was wide and Dhawan brought out the cut shot getting it past point before pulling the last ball behind square on the leg side.
Dhawan removes his helmet to celebrate his feat and gets a big hug from his partner Kohli.
Kleinveldt has had a horror day with the ball, going for 62 runs in eight overs.
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India 183-1 (31 overs) vs SA
Dhawan pushes a full delivery from Duminy down the track but the left-arm spinner makes a good stop to save a run. Dhawan hits the next ball down to long-off for one.
Kohli continues to struggle as he plays out two dot balls before getting a single to midwicket. Dhawan cuts the last ball past point for a couple.
Duminy has given just 12 runs from four overs.
India 183-1 (31 overs) vs SA
Dhawan pushes a full delivery from Duminy down the track but the left-arm spinner makes a good stop to save a run. Dhawan hits the next ball down to long-off for one.
Kohli continues to struggle as he plays out two dot balls before getting a single to midwicket. Dhawan cuts the last ball past point for a couple.
Duminy has given just 12 runs from four overs.
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India 179-1 (30 overs) vs SA
Kohli steers the first ball from Kleinveldt to thirdman for one. Dhawan flicks the second ball on the leg side for a boundary and then gets one to point to take his score to 90.
India are comfortably placed at 179 for one after 30 overs. Dhawan is on 90 from 73 balls, having hit 10 fours and a six, while Kohli is on 15 from 28 balls.
India 179-1 (30 overs) vs SA
Kohli steers the first ball from Kleinveldt to thirdman for one. Dhawan flicks the second ball on the leg side for a boundary and then gets one to point to take his score to 90.
India are comfortably placed at 179 for one after 30 overs. Dhawan is on 90 from 73 balls, having hit 10 fours and a six, while Kohli is on 15 from 28 balls.
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India 173-1 (29 overs) vs SA
Duminy will continue. Kohli tries to cut the first ball but is beaten before the next ball is hit back to the bowler. Two more dot balls before Kohli plays it on the leg side for one as just a single comes from that over.
India 173-1 (29 overs) vs SA
Duminy will continue. Kohli tries to cut the first ball but is beaten before the next ball is hit back to the bowler. Two more dot balls before Kohli plays it on the leg side for one as just a single comes from that over.
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India 172-1 (28 overs) vs SA
Kleinveldt comes back as South Africa continue to shuffle their bowlers. Dhawan gets a single from the second ball to fine leg before Kohli pulls a short ball to midwicket for two runs.
Kohli steers the fifth ball to thirdman for one as just four runs come from that over.
India 172-1 (28 overs) vs SA
Kleinveldt comes back as South Africa continue to shuffle their bowlers. Dhawan gets a single from the second ball to fine leg before Kohli pulls a short ball to midwicket for two runs.
Kohli steers the fifth ball to thirdman for one as just four runs come from that over.
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India 168-1 (27 overs) vs SA
Duminy comes back. Kohli gets a single from the first delivery and Dhawan cuts the third ball to sweeper cover for one. Two more singles from the last three balls as India reach 168 for one after 27 overs.
India 168-1 (27 overs) vs SA
Duminy comes back. Kohli gets a single from the first delivery and Dhawan cuts the third ball to sweeper cover for one. Two more singles from the last three balls as India reach 168 for one after 27 overs.
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India 164-1 (26 overs) vs SA
Dhawan hits a wide delivery from Tsotsobe to sweeper cover where the fielder fumbles to give away two runs before taking one.
Kohli then clips it on the leg side for two runs and he blocks the fifth ball down the pitch for one.
Tsotsobe drops short yet again and Dhawan pulls it over midwicket for a boundary.
India 164-1 (26 overs) vs SA
Dhawan hits a wide delivery from Tsotsobe to sweeper cover where the fielder fumbles to give away two runs before taking one.
Kohli then clips it on the leg side for two runs and he blocks the fifth ball down the pitch for one.
Tsotsobe drops short yet again and Dhawan pulls it over midwicket for a boundary.
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India 154-1 (25 overs) vs SA
Kleinveldt comes back. Kohli takes a single from the last ball to sweeper cover before Dhawan gloves a short ball down the leg side for just a single.
Kohli then steers it to thirdman for one before Dhawan pulls a short ball and it flies over the fielder at deep square leg who had come in a few steps for a boundary.
He takes a single from the next delivery as India reach 154 for one at the halfway stage.
Dhawan has hit his way to 75 from 60 balls, while Kohli is on five from 11 balls.
India 154-1 (25 overs) vs SA
Kleinveldt comes back. Kohli takes a single from the last ball to sweeper cover before Dhawan gloves a short ball down the leg side for just a single.
Kohli then steers it to thirdman for one before Dhawan pulls a short ball and it flies over the fielder at deep square leg who had come in a few steps for a boundary.
He takes a single from the next delivery as India reach 154 for one at the halfway stage.
Dhawan has hit his way to 75 from 60 balls, while Kohli is on five from 11 balls.
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India 146-1 (24 overs) vs SA
Tsotsobe comes back and he starts with a short ball which Dhawan cuts to thirdman for one. Kohli takes a single from the third ball before Dhawan plays the upper cut which flies over the keeper for a boundary to race to 63 from 55 balls.
Dhawan chips down the track off the last ball and launches Tsotsobe straight down the ground for a huge six.
India 146-1 (24 overs) vs SA
Tsotsobe comes back and he starts with a short ball which Dhawan cuts to thirdman for one. Kohli takes a single from the third ball before Dhawan plays the upper cut which flies over the keeper for a boundary to race to 63 from 55 balls.
Dhawan chips down the track off the last ball and launches Tsotsobe straight down the ground for a huge six.
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India 134-1 (23 overs) vs SA
Left-arm spinner Peterson comes back. Dhawan sweeps the first ball uppishly over short fine leg for two runs before taking one to long-on.
Kohli collects an easy single to deep midwicket before Dhawan jumps down the track and takes one to long-on.
Kohli plays out the last two balls as five runs come from that over.
India 134-1 (23 overs) vs SA
Left-arm spinner Peterson comes back. Dhawan sweeps the first ball uppishly over short fine leg for two runs before taking one to long-on.
Kohli collects an easy single to deep midwicket before Dhawan jumps down the track and takes one to long-on.
Kohli plays out the last two balls as five runs come from that over.
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India 129-1 (22 overs) vs SA
McLaren provides the first breakthrough for South Africa with the key wicket of Rohit. The right-hander chipped one straight into the hands of Peterson at deep square leg after a superb innings of 65 from 81 balls, having hit eight boundaries and a six.
New Virat Kohli gets a rude wake up call. McLaren hits him on the grill of the helmet with a quick short ball as Kohli could not get out of the way in time.
He taps the next ball to mid wicket before getting off the mark with one to fine leg.
Dhawan pulls a short ball to deep midwicket for a single to retain strike.
Rohit put on 127 runs in 21.2 overs for the opening wicket with Dhawan.
India 129-1 (22 overs) vs SA
McLaren provides the first breakthrough for South Africa with the key wicket of Rohit. The right-hander chipped one straight into the hands of Peterson at deep square leg after a superb innings of 65 from 81 balls, having hit eight boundaries and a six.
New Virat Kohli gets a rude wake up call. McLaren hits him on the grill of the helmet with a quick short ball as Kohli could not get out of the way in time.
He taps the next ball to mid wicket before getting off the mark with one to fine leg.
Dhawan pulls a short ball to deep midwicket for a single to retain strike.
Rohit put on 127 runs in 21.2 overs for the opening wicket with Dhawan.
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India 126-0 (21 overs) vs SA
Morkel bowls a short wide delivery which Rohit steers to thirdman for one. Dhawan tries to pull a short ball but misses before he pulls the next ball which is again short for one.
Rohit then lets another short ball go through to the keeper.
Morkel then oversteps for a no-ball and also gifts India their second free hit of the innings. Rohit makes room and tries to hit it through the off-side but fails to connect.
A good over from Morkel, giving away just three runs, for total figures of 17 runs in six overs.
India 126-0 (21 overs) vs SA
Morkel bowls a short wide delivery which Rohit steers to thirdman for one. Dhawan tries to pull a short ball but misses before he pulls the next ball which is again short for one.
Rohit then lets another short ball go through to the keeper.
Morkel then oversteps for a no-ball and also gifts India their second free hit of the innings. Rohit makes room and tries to hit it through the off-side but fails to connect.
A good over from Morkel, giving away just three runs, for total figures of 17 runs in six overs.
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India 123-0 (20 overs) vs SA
Dhawan takes a single from the first ball of the 20th over to race to his fifty from 44 balls. Rohit drives a wide delivery from McLaren through the covers for a boundary before taking a single to midwicket.
Rohit ends the over with a single as India race to 123 for no loss after 20 overs.
Dhawan has hit 51 from 45, while Rohit has hit way to 64 from 76 balls as India continue to dominate.
India 123-0 (20 overs) vs SA
Dhawan takes a single from the first ball of the 20th over to race to his fifty from 44 balls. Rohit drives a wide delivery from McLaren through the covers for a boundary before taking a single to midwicket.
Rohit ends the over with a single as India race to 123 for no loss after 20 overs.
Dhawan has hit 51 from 45, while Rohit has hit way to 64 from 76 balls as India continue to dominate.
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India 115-0 (19 overs) vs SA
Morkel comes back into the attack after a good first spell with the new ball, giving away just eight runs in four overs.
Two singles from the first two balls before Rohit pulls a short ball through midwicket for a boundary as India continue to march ahead.
The last two balls are hit straight to the point fielder as six runs come from that over.
India 115-0 (19 overs) vs SA
Morkel comes back into the attack after a good first spell with the new ball, giving away just eight runs in four overs.
Two singles from the first two balls before Rohit pulls a short ball through midwicket for a boundary as India continue to march ahead.
The last two balls are hit straight to the point fielder as six runs come from that over.
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India 108-0 (18 overs) vs SA
Rohit hits a wide delivery to thirdman for one before Dhawan is hit on the helmet by a short ball from McLaren as Rohit calls him for a leg bye. Rohit continues to keep the scoreboard moving with a single before Dhawan pulls it to deep square leg for two runs.
India 108-0 (18 overs) vs SA
Rohit hits a wide delivery to thirdman for one before Dhawan is hit on the helmet by a short ball from McLaren as Rohit calls him for a leg bye. Rohit continues to keep the scoreboard moving with a single before Dhawan pulls it to deep square leg for two runs.
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India 104-0 (17 overs) vs SA
Part-timer JP Duminy comes into the attack. Rohit drives the third ball down the ground for a single to bring up his half-century, his 14th in ODIs, from 63 balls.
Dhawan tries to cut a short ball but can't beat the man at point. He chips down the track and drives it to long-off for one.
Rohit ends the over with a single to retain strike.
India 104-0 (17 overs) vs SA
Part-timer JP Duminy comes into the attack. Rohit drives the third ball down the ground for a single to bring up his half-century, his 14th in ODIs, from 63 balls.
Dhawan tries to cut a short ball but can't beat the man at point. He chips down the track and drives it to long-off for one.
Rohit ends the over with a single to retain strike.
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India 101-0 (16 overs) vs SA
McLaren is back into the attack for his second spell. Rohit cuts the first ball wide of the thirdman fielder for two runs before he gets one to thirdman and Dhawan takes one on the of-side.
Rohit ends the over with a single as India reach 101 for no loss after 16 overs.
India 101-0 (16 overs) vs SA
McLaren is back into the attack for his second spell. Rohit cuts the first ball wide of the thirdman fielder for two runs before he gets one to thirdman and Dhawan takes one on the of-side.
Rohit ends the over with a single as India reach 101 for no loss after 16 overs.
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India 96-0 (15 overs) vs SA
Dhawan chips down the track and drives a full delivery through the covers for a four. He again jumps down the track to the next delivery and hits it past mid-on for another boundary.
Dhawan then sweeps it through the leg side where Duminy makes a diving stop running around from deep square leg for three runs.
Three more singles from the last three balls as India race to 96 for no loss after 15 overs.
Peterson has been hit for 14 runs in that over as India continue to dominate.
Rohit has hit his way to 45 from 55 balls, hitting six fours and a six. Dhawan has made 44 from 36 balls, hitting six fours.
India 96-0 (15 overs) vs SA
Dhawan chips down the track and drives a full delivery through the covers for a four. He again jumps down the track to the next delivery and hits it past mid-on for another boundary.
Dhawan then sweeps it through the leg side where Duminy makes a diving stop running around from deep square leg for three runs.
Three more singles from the last three balls as India race to 96 for no loss after 15 overs.
Peterson has been hit for 14 runs in that over as India continue to dominate.
Rohit has hit his way to 45 from 55 balls, hitting six fours and a six. Dhawan has made 44 from 36 balls, hitting six fours.
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India 82-0 (14 overs) vs SA
Rohit takes a single from the first ball before Dhawan pulls a short ball from Kleinveldt and it sails over Morkel at the fine leg boundary who has come quite a bit for a boundary.
Dhawan then takes a single to point to take his score to 32.
Rohit ends the over with another boundary as he drives it through the covers.
Kleinveldt has struggled in his opening spell, giving away 33 runs in four overs.
India 82-0 (14 overs) vs SA
Rohit takes a single from the first ball before Dhawan pulls a short ball from Kleinveldt and it sails over Morkel at the fine leg boundary who has come quite a bit for a boundary.
Dhawan then takes a single to point to take his score to 32.
Rohit ends the over with another boundary as he drives it through the covers.
Kleinveldt has struggled in his opening spell, giving away 33 runs in four overs.
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India 72-0 (13 overs) vs SA
With the four pacers not making any sort of impression, South Africa introduce spin in the form of left-armer Robin Peterson.
Rohit drives the first ball to long-off for one and Dhawan takes one to long-on.
Rohit then jumps down the track and flicks Peterson to deep square leg for two runs as they take on Amla's throw from the deep.
The right-hander takes a single from the last ball to take his score to 38.
India 72-0 (13 overs) vs SA
With the four pacers not making any sort of impression, South Africa introduce spin in the form of left-armer Robin Peterson.
Rohit drives the first ball to long-off for one and Dhawan takes one to long-on.
Rohit then jumps down the track and flicks Peterson to deep square leg for two runs as they take on Amla's throw from the deep.
The right-hander takes a single from the last ball to take his score to 38.
15:57
Former India batsman Aakash Chopra points out where the South African pacers have gone wrong with the new ball.
"Both Rohit and Dhawan have batted well & South Africans have bowled a bit too short for my liking. Didn't bring the batsmen forward enough!" he writes on Twitter.
"Both Rohit and Dhawan have batted well & South Africans have bowled a bit too short for my liking. Didn't bring the batsmen forward enough!" he writes on Twitter.
15:56
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India 67-0 (12 overs) vs SA
Rohit drives the second ball to sweeper cover for a single. Kleinveldt drops it short again and Dhawan pulls it through the leg side for a four. South African pacers continue with their ploy of bowling short balls which has not caused enough trouble for the two Indian openers.
Kleinveldt drops it short again and it sails high over the batsman's head for a wide. Dhawan then taps it on the leg side for one and Rohit steers it to thirdman for a single to retain strike.
India 67-0 (12 overs) vs SA
Rohit drives the second ball to sweeper cover for a single. Kleinveldt drops it short again and Dhawan pulls it through the leg side for a four. South African pacers continue with their ploy of bowling short balls which has not caused enough trouble for the two Indian openers.
Kleinveldt drops it short again and it sails high over the batsman's head for a wide. Dhawan then taps it on the leg side for one and Rohit steers it to thirdman for a single to retain strike.
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India 59-0 (11 overs) vs SA
McLaren starts his second over with a short ball which Dhawan pulls to deep square leg for one. He drops short again to Rohit, who pulls it in the gap on the leg side for a boundary.
Rohit tries to steer it to thirdman but can't beat the fielder at slips, before he offers no shot to the next delivery.
He takes a single from the last ball to retain strike.
India 59-0 (11 overs) vs SA
McLaren starts his second over with a short ball which Dhawan pulls to deep square leg for one. He drops short again to Rohit, who pulls it in the gap on the leg side for a boundary.
Rohit tries to steer it to thirdman but can't beat the fielder at slips, before he offers no shot to the next delivery.
He takes a single from the last ball to retain strike.
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India 53-0 (10 overs) vs SA
Dhawan hits a wide delivery from Kleinveldt on the up through extra cover for three runs to bring up India's 50.
Rohit tries to slog it on the leg side but misses it completely. Kleinveldt then oversteps to give a no-ball as Rohit gets one on the leg side.
Free hit for Dhawan, who charges down the track and hits it back at the bowler who half stops it to give away just one.
India are looking comfortable on 53 for no loss after 10 overs. Rohit looking good on 27 from 37 balls, having hit four fours and a six, while Dhawan has made 20 from 24 balls with the help of two boundaries.
India 53-0 (10 overs) vs SA
Dhawan hits a wide delivery from Kleinveldt on the up through extra cover for three runs to bring up India's 50.
Rohit tries to slog it on the leg side but misses it completely. Kleinveldt then oversteps to give a no-ball as Rohit gets one on the leg side.
Free hit for Dhawan, who charges down the track and hits it back at the bowler who half stops it to give away just one.
India are looking comfortable on 53 for no loss after 10 overs. Rohit looking good on 27 from 37 balls, having hit four fours and a six, while Dhawan has made 20 from 24 balls with the help of two boundaries.
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India 47-0 (9 overs) vs SA
Another bowling for South Africa. Ryan McLaren comes into the attack now to replace Morkel. The first ball is sliding down the leg side and Dhawan nudges it round the corner for a boundary, beating the man at short fine leg.
The next ball is again down the pads but this time Dhawan misses the fine flick for a leg bye.
Rohit throws his bat at a wide delivery but can't time it properly for a single to thirdman. McLaren then bowls a wide before Dhawan clips it to deep square leg for one.
India 47-0 (9 overs) vs SA
Another bowling for South Africa. Ryan McLaren comes into the attack now to replace Morkel. The first ball is sliding down the leg side and Dhawan nudges it round the corner for a boundary, beating the man at short fine leg.
The next ball is again down the pads but this time Dhawan misses the fine flick for a leg bye.
Rohit throws his bat at a wide delivery but can't time it properly for a single to thirdman. McLaren then bowls a wide before Dhawan clips it to deep square leg for one.
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India 39-0 (8 overs) vs SA
Rory Kleinveldt comes into the attack, replacing Tsotsobe. Dhawan takes a single from the first ball. The next ball is short and Rohit pulls it over the leg side for his third boundary to take his score to 21.
Rohit is on the charge out in the middle. A half-volley outside the off-stump is driven through the covers for a boundary as the fielder makes a desperate effort on the ropes.
Rohit is beaten off the last ball as he tries to play the cut shot but misses.
India 39-0 (8 overs) vs SA
Rory Kleinveldt comes into the attack, replacing Tsotsobe. Dhawan takes a single from the first ball. The next ball is short and Rohit pulls it over the leg side for his third boundary to take his score to 21.
Rohit is on the charge out in the middle. A half-volley outside the off-stump is driven through the covers for a boundary as the fielder makes a desperate effort on the ropes.
Rohit is beaten off the last ball as he tries to play the cut shot but misses.
15:34
An interesting stat from OptaJim on Twitter which underlines the batting talent in both teams.
"Of the 8 players who average over 49 in ODIs (20+ inns), 4 are playing in this match: Amla, Dhoni, de Villiers & Kohli. Elite."
"Of the 8 players who average over 49 in ODIs (20+ inns), 4 are playing in this match: Amla, Dhoni, de Villiers & Kohli. Elite."
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India 30-0 (7 overs) vs SA
Morkel gets the first ball of his third over to come in sharply and hits Rohit on the body. He lets the next ball go to the keeper before pulling the third ball through square leg for a boundary.
An angry Morkel responds with a quick short delivery and Rohit somehow manages to duck under it.
Morkel has conceded just eight runs from four overs, while at the other end Tsotsobe has gone for 21 runs in three overs.
India 30-0 (7 overs) vs SA
Morkel gets the first ball of his third over to come in sharply and hits Rohit on the body. He lets the next ball go to the keeper before pulling the third ball through square leg for a boundary.
An angry Morkel responds with a quick short delivery and Rohit somehow manages to duck under it.
Morkel has conceded just eight runs from four overs, while at the other end Tsotsobe has gone for 21 runs in three overs.
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India 26-0 (6 overs) vs SA
Tsotsobe starts with a short wide delivery which Rohit chops over the point region and it has carried all the way for the first six of the match.
Rohit tries to steer the next ball to thirdman but gets it finer than expected and is stopped in the slips. He cuts the fourth delivery to the thirdman region for one.
Dhawan jumps down the track and hits the last ball through the covers for a boundary as 11 runs come from that over.
India 26-0 (6 overs) vs SA
Tsotsobe starts with a short wide delivery which Rohit chops over the point region and it has carried all the way for the first six of the match.
Rohit tries to steer the next ball to thirdman but gets it finer than expected and is stopped in the slips. He cuts the fourth delivery to the thirdman region for one.
Dhawan jumps down the track and hits the last ball through the covers for a boundary as 11 runs come from that over.
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India 15-0 (5 overs) vs SA
Dhawan tries to pull a short ball from Morkel but fails to time it as it goes fine on the leg side for one.
Rohit is very watchful as he ducks under a short ball before flicking the next on the leg side for one leg bye.
Dhawan carefully plays out the last two balls as Morkel complete another good over.
India are 15 for no loss after five overs with Dhawan on six (14 balls) and Rohit on the same score from 16 balls.
India 15-0 (5 overs) vs SA
Dhawan tries to pull a short ball from Morkel but fails to time it as it goes fine on the leg side for one.
Rohit is very watchful as he ducks under a short ball before flicking the next on the leg side for one leg bye.
Dhawan carefully plays out the last two balls as Morkel complete another good over.
India are 15 for no loss after five overs with Dhawan on six (14 balls) and Rohit on the same score from 16 balls.
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India 13-0 (4 overs) vs SA
Tsotsobe starts with a wide down the leg side as the umpire turns down the appeal for caught behind and calls it a wide. Rohit drives the next ball to the covers before tapping the next ball on the pitch and is sent back as he tries for a quick single.
Rohit is then hit on the pads by a delivery that came in sharply but it is too high. The right-hander then drives a full delivery through the covers for the first boundary of the innings.
India 13-0 (4 overs) vs SA
Tsotsobe starts with a wide down the leg side as the umpire turns down the appeal for caught behind and calls it a wide. Rohit drives the next ball to the covers before tapping the next ball on the pitch and is sent back as he tries for a quick single.
Rohit is then hit on the pads by a delivery that came in sharply but it is too high. The right-hander then drives a full delivery through the covers for the first boundary of the innings.
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India 7-0 (3 overs) vs SA
Morkel keeps it short as Dhawan defends it on the off-side. The next ball bounces a bit extra and the Indian opener offers no shot and does the same with the next two deliveries. Dhawan taps the fifth ball to the covers before flicking the last ball through the leg side for two runs.
India 7-0 (3 overs) vs SA
Morkel keeps it short as Dhawan defends it on the off-side. The next ball bounces a bit extra and the Indian opener offers no shot and does the same with the next two deliveries. Dhawan taps the fifth ball to the covers before flicking the last ball through the leg side for two runs.
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India 5-0 (2 overs) vs SA
Left-arm seamer Lonwabo Tsotsobe to bowl the second over. Rohit being very watchful as he lets the first two balls go through to the keeper. He tries to steer the next ball to thirdman but ends up edging it on the bounce to the slips where it is fumbled for a single. Dhawan would have been run out had keeper de Villiers got the direct hit.
Dhawan strides forward and drives it confidently to the covers off the middle of the bat. He flicks the next ball on the leg side beating the fielder at short mid-on for three runs.
The last ball hits Rohit on the pads but the appeal for LBW is turned down as the batsman got an inside edge.
India 5-0 (2 overs) vs SA
Left-arm seamer Lonwabo Tsotsobe to bowl the second over. Rohit being very watchful as he lets the first two balls go through to the keeper. He tries to steer the next ball to thirdman but ends up edging it on the bounce to the slips where it is fumbled for a single. Dhawan would have been run out had keeper de Villiers got the direct hit.
Dhawan strides forward and drives it confidently to the covers off the middle of the bat. He flicks the next ball on the leg side beating the fielder at short mid-on for three runs.
The last ball hits Rohit on the pads but the appeal for LBW is turned down as the batsman got an inside edge.
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India 1-0 (1 over) vs SA
Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma walk out to open the batting for India, while Morne Morkel will open the bowling for South Africa.
It is still quite overcast in Cardiff and South Africa will be hoping to take advantage and strike a few early blows.
Rohit lets the first ball go through to the keeper, wide and short outside the off-stump as Morkel takes a tumble after delivering it.
The second ball is again a bit short but comes in sharply as Rohit offers no shot and it passes closes to his body.
The third ball is outside the off-stump and Rohit is content to watch it go through.
Rohit taps the fourth ball on the leg side and takes a quick single to get India off the mark despite a direct hit from the fielder.
Dhawan is beaten off the first delivery as the ball slants across him, moving away after pitching it. The last ball again beats him as the left-hander tries to defend it on the off-side.
An excellent start from Morkel.
India 1-0 (1 over) vs SA
Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma walk out to open the batting for India, while Morne Morkel will open the bowling for South Africa.
It is still quite overcast in Cardiff and South Africa will be hoping to take advantage and strike a few early blows.
Rohit lets the first ball go through to the keeper, wide and short outside the off-stump as Morkel takes a tumble after delivering it.
The second ball is again a bit short but comes in sharply as Rohit offers no shot and it passes closes to his body.
The third ball is outside the off-stump and Rohit is content to watch it go through.
Rohit taps the fourth ball on the leg side and takes a quick single to get India off the mark despite a direct hit from the fielder.
Dhawan is beaten off the first delivery as the ball slants across him, moving away after pitching it. The last ball again beats him as the left-hander tries to defend it on the off-side.
An excellent start from Morkel.
14:54
Check out the two teams:
India: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandra Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav.
South Africa: AB de Villiers (captain), Hashim Amla, Colin Ingram, Faf du Plessis, JP Duminy, David Miller, Ryan McLaren, Robin Peterson, Rory Kleinveldt, Morne Morkel, Lonwabo Tsotsobe.
India: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandra Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav.
South Africa: AB de Villiers (captain), Hashim Amla, Colin Ingram, Faf du Plessis, JP Duminy, David Miller, Ryan McLaren, Robin Peterson, Rory Kleinveldt, Morne Morkel, Lonwabo Tsotsobe.
14:44
South Africa captain says they will be playing with four seamers with left-armer Robin Peterson as the lone spinner.
Commenting on Steyn, he said: "Steyn should be fit soon. We don't want to risk him early in the tournament."
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni believes if the conditions stay the same through the duration of the match then it will be equal for both teams.
"I don't think the wicket will change much. We were looking to bowl first too, but if the conditions remain the same, it shouldn't be a problem," he said.
Commenting on Steyn, he said: "Steyn should be fit soon. We don't want to risk him early in the tournament."
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni believes if the conditions stay the same through the duration of the match then it will be equal for both teams.
"I don't think the wicket will change much. We were looking to bowl first too, but if the conditions remain the same, it shouldn't be a problem," he said.
14:33
South Africa captain AB de Villiers has won the toss and elected to bowl against India in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy.
Murali Vijay has been left out which means Rohit Sharma will open the batting for India.
Meanwhile, South Africa are without pacer Dale Steyn who misses out because of an injury.
Murali Vijay has been left out which means Rohit Sharma will open the batting for India.
Meanwhile, South Africa are without pacer Dale Steyn who misses out because of an injury.
14:29
Welcome to Rediff.com's coverage of the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy between India and South Africa at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, on Thursday.
Despite the recent controversies back home with regards to the match-fixing scam in the Indian Premier League, India will head into the match in a confident frame of mind after their two convincing wins against Sri Lanka and Australia in the warm-up games.
South Africa might miss Dale Steyn who is struggling with an injury but they still boast of an impressive pace attack in Morne Morkel, Lonwabo Tsotsobe, Ryan McLaren and Rory Kleinveldt.
It is overcast in Cardiff and the conditions are expected to favour the seamers.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan give his take on the pitch with former New Zealand pacer Simon Doull. Vaughan reckons it is a hard pitch and there is a bit of moisture in the track, which means the new ball will move around a bit. And as you all might be aware, there will be two new white balls which will be used from both ends.
Vaughan says the captain who wins the toss will be dying to bowl in these favourable conditions for the seam bowlers.
Despite the recent controversies back home with regards to the match-fixing scam in the Indian Premier League, India will head into the match in a confident frame of mind after their two convincing wins against Sri Lanka and Australia in the warm-up games.
South Africa might miss Dale Steyn who is struggling with an injury but they still boast of an impressive pace attack in Morne Morkel, Lonwabo Tsotsobe, Ryan McLaren and Rory Kleinveldt.
It is overcast in Cardiff and the conditions are expected to favour the seamers.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan give his take on the pitch with former New Zealand pacer Simon Doull. Vaughan reckons it is a hard pitch and there is a bit of moisture in the track, which means the new ball will move around a bit. And as you all might be aware, there will be two new white balls which will be used from both ends.
Vaughan says the captain who wins the toss will be dying to bowl in these favourable conditions for the seam bowlers.
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