India vs South Africa, 11th Match, Group B, ICC Champions Trophy, 2017 - CommentaryIND vs RSA, 11th Match, Group B, ICC Champions Trophy, 2017 - Commentary
Harsha Bhogle: This game I suspect is going to get over pretty quickly. India should be on their way to Birmingham to play Bangladesh. He's battled his way through to a half century, has Virat Kohli and shows why he is so good in a pressure game
Harsha Bhogle: This game I suspect is going to get over pretty quickly. India should be on their way to Birmingham to play Bangladesh. He's battled his way through to a half century, has Virat Kohli and shows why he is so good in a pressure game
Sumit Chhabra: "Once India wins, this will be a Commonwealth Trophy"
Prajwal: "Why does Tahir cough before bowling every ball ... Maybe it's a sign to the keeper. Different types of coughing are the many signs" -- Interesting. **doffs his hat to de Kock**
Harsha Bhogle: While all the attention is directed towards Rohit and Kohli, quietly Dhawan is playing the innings of the day
Harsha Bhogle: While all the attention is directed towards Rohit and Kohli, quietly Dhawan is playing the innings of the day
cricket lover: "Final would be between India and Pakistan" -- Seen the maze of gasholders in Oval's backdrop? That might melt in ecstasy
Chiranth: "Why does Tahir cough before bowling every ball?" -- Maybe he just tries to blow life into the game. Much needed, here, now
Subinoy: "Will it be a Indo-Bangla semi final if India win this match?" -- We will have to wait for the SL-Pak game, depending on how heavily one of them wins. NRR will come into play
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Rohith: "What do you call it if India suffers a similar fate like SA have mostly -- A choker's choke?" -- That will be an asphyxiation
Ayush Gupta: "Kohli struggling?" -- If you call a six over long-off that, then yes, he's struggling big time
Shreya: "Where was SA at 10 overs?" -- On the brink of run-outs and panic
Damien: "What is a choke?" -- Wikipedia puts it as an inductor used to block higher-frequency alternating current (AC) in an electrical circuit, while passing lower-frequency or direct current (DC)
Harsha Bhogle: 42 balls have produced 24 runs. 12 of those have come from 2 shots. India alternating between calm and chance
Harsha Bhogle: 42 balls have produced 24 runs. 12 of those have come from 2 shots. India alternating between calm and chance
Arun Kumar: "Out of the 4 Asian teams, 3 will be in the semis if India win this" -- Still falls short of 80%. Not distinction. Guess who won't be happy: Indian parents
Harsha Bhogle: Strange, that from Rohit Sharma. Was targeting empty space in front of him but a good start was imperative
Harsha Bhogle: Strange, that from Rohit Sharma. Was targeting empty space in front of him but a good start was imperative
Riyaz: "Northern hemisphere countries dominating the cricket world"
Shuddhendu Shekhar Mishra: "There is a huge rivalry between SA and ICC events, I guess!" -- The. Best. Bridesmaid. Ever.
Sundip: "The fact that the two main pace bowlers had 4.3 overs remaining and still picked up 4 wickets out of 7 (three run-outs) shows how good they were today."
Harsha Bhogle: India in pole position. But need to close this.
Harsha Bhogle: India in pole position. But need to close this.
Chetan: "What was billed to be a battle of giants, now looks like a WWE squash match."
Harsha Bhogle: This is as complete a bowling performance as any you will see from India. And very well led, you must say, by Virat.
Harsha Bhogle: This is as complete a bowling performance as any you will see from India. And very well led, you must say, by Virat.
Ritwiz: "Some resilience is expected from the No. 1 side in the world."
Harsha Bhogle: 42-5 in the last 13 overs.
Harsha Bhogle: 42-5 in the last 13 overs.
Harsha Bhogle: After an indifferent start, Jadeja has come back to finish a magnificent spell, one that could have a part to play in the result.
Harsha Bhogle: After an indifferent start, Jadeja has come back to finish a magnificent spell, one that could have a part to play in the result.
Pranav Chauhan: "WC15 & CT17: ABD looked in great touch & run-outs cut his innings short. A HUGE MOMENT in the game." -- On both occasions, his schoolmate Faf du Plessis was at the other end.
Harsha Bhogle: South Africa are imploding. Very tough to get back from here
Harsha Bhogle: South Africa are imploding. Very tough to get back from here
Harsha Bhogle: Maybe another over from Ashwin? Clearly Kohli having to slip Pandya's overs in.
Harsha Bhogle: Maybe another over from Ashwin? Clearly Kohli having to slip Pandya's overs in.
Shubham Malu: Oh!! The dreadful story of South Africa: run-outs and ICC events! -- Add the word 'choke'
Harsha Bhogle: In and out for Miller. What's with the running today from South Africa? In deep trouble now.
Harsha Bhogle: In and out for Miller. What's with the running today from South Africa? In deep trouble now.
Harsha Bhogle: Very nice comeback from Jadeja.
Harsha Bhogle: Very nice comeback from Jadeja.
Harsha Bhogle: That's a big wicket. And will buoy Jadeja. Brings in ABD. Important next few overs.
Harsha Bhogle: That's a big wicket. And will buoy Jadeja. Brings in ABD. Important next few overs.
Harsha Bhogle: Feeling Jadeja is just pinging the ball towards the batsman. And India have been a touch lax in the field so far. Need to be careful here.
Harsha Bhogle: Feeling Jadeja is just pinging the ball towards the batsman. And India have been a touch lax in the field so far. Need to be careful here.
Mike: "Ashwin after a break - A self-claimed mystery ball and a new action."
Raj: "What was that ball to Amla. Off one finger?" -- Could well be the mystery ball he's been talking about all though the IPL. Some knuckle version off the index
Harsha Bhogle: Brilliant from Ashwin. Seemed Amla was about to take off. And Dhoni made it look easy.
Harsha Bhogle: Brilliant from Ashwin. Seemed Amla was about to take off. And Dhoni made it look easy.
Manu: "Is the pitch slow, or the bowling tight, or the batting careful?" -- Exactly a third of each of your options
Harsha Bhogle: India have started well but can't afford to let opportunities go in the field. Wickets will still be the key.
Harsha Bhogle: India have started well but can't afford to let opportunities go in the field. Wickets will still be the key.
Anamu: "We Bangladeshi fans haven't had a break: From whether we win, to whether we qualify to who we face." -- With some praying for rain in between too
Harsha Bhogle: India would have preferred a wicket or two but this is a good start. South Africa looking like they are itching to get a move on.
Harsha Bhogle: India would have preferred a wicket or two but this is a good start. South Africa looking like they are itching to get a move on.
Harsha Bhogle: This is a nice start for India. If indeed very dry, the spinners will play a big role.
Harsha Bhogle: This is a nice start for India. If indeed very dry, the spinners will play a big role.
Harsha Bhogle: Expect South Africa to push on now. Interesting phase.
Harsha Bhogle: Expect South Africa to push on now. Interesting phase.
Dhairyya Agarwal: "How India uses Pandya's overs will determine India's fortune." -- Add Kedar and Yuvraj to the list too
Musaddique Qazi: "Shami deserved a chance since he is a wicket taking bowler. India need wickets in this game."
Harsha Bhogle: Don't miss the number of references to the IPL in the Champions Trophy narrative. Critical that India protects the importance of the IPL
Harsha Bhogle: Don't miss the number of references to the IPL in the Champions Trophy narrative. Critical that India protects the importance of the IPL
Raman Iyer: "And India have gone in with two death bowlers, one half-bowler and two spinners when it is raining in England. Interesting." -- As optimistic as one can get
Harsha Bhogle: Still think India are a few overs short in the line-up. That is why wickets are the key. Will allow Pandya to slip in his overs
Harsha Bhogle: Still think India are a few overs short in the line-up. That is why wickets are the key. Will allow Pandya to slip in his overs
Harsha Bhogle: Everyone calling this a dry pitch. I believe the 20 overs from Ashwin and Jadeja could be the key for India.
Harsha Bhogle: Everyone calling this a dry pitch. I believe the 20 overs from Ashwin and Jadeja could be the key for India.
Harsha Bhogle: How things change! 2 years ago, Shami and Yadav defined the new Indian approach to fast bowling. Now neither finds a place!
Harsha Bhogle: How things change! 2 years ago, Shami and Yadav defined the new Indian approach to fast bowling. Now neither finds a place!
Harsha Bhogle: India chasing. They like it. But one bowler short I think. Return of Ashwin good. Tough cricketer.
Harsha Bhogle: India chasing. They like it. But one bowler short I think. Return of Ashwin good. Tough cricketer.