Rising high after getting victory against Arch rivals Pakistan, Indian team won second important match against South Africa in Pool B. India beat South Africa with a margin of 130 runs today at MCG. India outplayed South Africa in all three fields here in MCG ground. Analysts predict that it’s difficult for India to beat SA which is strong in all fields.
But Indians proved their calculations wrong. India continuing its winning streak against Pakistan and breaks the losing streak against South Africa. India was lost all three matches against South Africa in three world cups. India lost twice to SA in 1992 and 1999 under the captaincy of Mohd. Azaruddin and lost in 2011 under Dhoni’s leadership. But India breaks to continuing that sentiment.
Analysts made their analysis based on historical record of India and SA in world cup matches. It seems that today’s match resembles like 1999 WC semi final between South Africa and Australia. Gibbs dropped the catch of Bevan and paid huge price. Today, Amla missed to take the catch of Dhawan and paid the price.
Many sentiments worked out for India in this match. India won all matches that Shikar Dhawan scored centuries. He played very valuable knock as opening batsman and build good partnership with Rahane is turning for the victory. Bowlers Shami, Mohit Sharma and Ashwin did their job by thrashing SA middle order.
