South Africa vs India, 1st ODI at Johannesburg, Dec 05 2013, India tour of South Africa

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1st ODI (D/N), Johannesburg, December 05, 2013, India tour of South Africa
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(41/50 ov, T:359) 217

South Africa won by 141 runs

Player Of The Match
135 (121) & 2 catches
quinton-de-kock
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Scores: Binoy George | Comms: Kanishkaa Balachandran
Scorecard summary
South Africa 358/4(50 overs)
135 (121)
3/68 (10)
1/15 (2)
India 217/10(41 overs)
65 (71)
3/25 (8)
31 (35)
3/49 (8)
end of over 415 runs • 2 wickets
IND: 217/10CRR: 5.29 RRR: 15.77
Mohit Sharma0 (5b)
Dale Steyn 8-3-25-3
Ryan McLaren 8-0-49-3

Presentation:

Dhoni: "The thumb is fine, nothing to worry. Not a good game for us. We didn't start well with the new ball when we bowled. It was definitely not a 350 pitch so our bowlers let us down. I think we were quite well prepared. We made the most of those 2-3 days before this. It's important for us to bowl well. Once the opposition has scored 350 we have to go for the bowling. More than the death bowling I was more disappointed with the new-ball bowling. We didn't find the right lengths. I think we need a bit more pace. Let's hope for the best."

AB: "We feel we're going to win trophies in the future and that's how we're going to play. I was going to bowl first too. I thought they were a bit too short in the first ten overs and that gave us the kickstart. Quinton showed great maturity for someone his age. We should a lot of flair. JP timed it very well and made it look really easy. Steyn's a bit of a freak with any kind of ball. Splendid performance. India will look to bounce but we're not going to stand back."

Quinton de Kock is the Man of the Match: "I'm very proud, didn't expect this to happen. I'm also proud of the other guys for their individual performances. I'm not one for the punching the air celebrations. I like to keep it cool. I wouldn't say I'm the star. I'm just a 20-year-old trying to do my thing."

Poor de Kock, shy as ever, had a hard time answering Haysman, who wouldn't let him go.

That's it from us here. Thanks for your company today. Do join us again for the second ODI on December 8. It's a day game which starts at 10am local time (1330 GMT). We'll see you soon. Cheers!

End of match: South Africa thrash India by a whopping 141 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the series. It means India need to win the next two to take the series. India discovered that chasing 350 against a far superior bowling attack, without any assistance from dew was a completely different proposition to the scenario back in India in October. Fair to say that India were outplayed by pace and bounce. Let's not forget that their bowlers were carted around in the last ten. Plenty of issues to be addressed.

It's still only the first match but South Africa will not let up with the bouncer barrage. You also have to remember that India didn't have any warm-ups. Not the fault of the players though.

We're waiting for the presentation.

Vikram Raj: "I would be shocked if someone did not expect something like this to happen. Though I would have expected the batsmen to get to at least 250, I am more disappointed in bowlers who did not make use of helpful conditions. I hope they come back strongly in the next match after seeing how the pitches and conditions assist them."

40.6
W
Steyn to Shami, OUT

a simple return catch to end the mauling! Pitched up on the stumps and Shami gets forward and chips it back to Steyn, a catch as easy as the win for the hosts

Mohammed Shami c & b Steyn 0 (4b 0x4 0x6 3m) SR: 0
40.5
Steyn to Shami, no run

stabs at this one and it lobs up and lands well short of cover

40.4
Steyn to Shami, no run

this was short outside off and he flays at it but misses

40.3
Steyn to Shami, no run

fires it straight and he gets solidly behind it to defend

'Swinging' Shami at the crease

40.2
W
Steyn to Dhoni, OUT

chops it on! This was a length ball which Dhoni looked to force away to the off side, inside edge and the ball bounces once before pegging back the leg stump, his lone vigil ends

MS Dhoni b Steyn 65 (71b 8x4 1x6 125m) SR: 91.54
40.2
5w
Steyn to Dhoni, 5 wide

Steyn bangs it in short and his exertions cost him 5 wides, too much for de Kock to do

40.1
Steyn to Dhoni, no run

tucks it away down to fine leg and Dhoni decides not to run, he was a bit disappointed there was no chance for a second there

end of over 406 runs
IND: 212/8CRR: 5.30 RRR: 14.70
MS Dhoni65 (69b 8x4 1x6)
Mohit Sharma0 (5b)
Ryan McLaren 8-0-49-3
Dale Steyn 7-3-20-1

Venu: "I am feeling pity looking at Ambati Rayudu.Poor fellow,he has been included in 15 member squad for every series during the recent times.But he hardly got a place in the final 11.Its the time to drop Raina/Yuvraj and give him a chance"

39.6
1
McLaren to Dhoni, 1 run

drifts on the body and he tucks it to the on side to retain the strike

39.5
4
McLaren to Dhoni, FOUR runs

forget about chasing it, this was short and wide outside off and he spanks it wide of cover, packed off side field

39.4
McLaren to Dhoni, no run

this was a touch wide and he hits it straight to backward point

39.3
McLaren to Dhoni, no run

a short one and he looks to pull, the ball deflects off the body to the off side

39.3
1w
McLaren to Dhoni, 1 wide

drifts wide down the leg side

39.2
McLaren to Dhoni, no run

drifts on the body and he nudges it off his hips to the on side

39.1
McLaren to Dhoni, no run

drifts on the body and he nudges it off the body to the on side

end of over 395 runs
IND: 206/8CRR: 5.28 RRR: 13.90
Mohit Sharma0 (5b)
MS Dhoni60 (63b 7x4 1x6)
Dale Steyn 7-3-20-1
Ryan McLaren 7-0-43-3
38.6
Steyn to Sharma, no run

Mohit safely leaves this one alone to the keeper

38.5
1
Steyn to Dhoni, 1 run

opens the face and steers it to third man and Dhoni takes the single

38.4
4
Steyn to Dhoni, FOUR runs

in the slot for Dhoni, this was short and on the body, he picked the length early and clubbed it wide of midwicket, raced away

38.3
Steyn to Dhoni, no run

fullish in length outside off and he drives firmly but can't beat cover

38.2
Steyn to Dhoni, no run

good length on middle and leg and he shuffles and clips it to deep square leg, Dhoni's not budging

38.1
Steyn to Dhoni, no run

this was full and drilled down to long-on and Dhoni refuses the single

Best performances - batters
Spike Graph
Wagon Zone
Q de Kock
135 runs (121)
18 fours3 sixes
Productive shot
leg glance
35 runs
1 four2 sixes
Control
80%
AB de Villiers
77 runs (47)
6 fours4 sixes
Productive shot
off side drive on front foot
33 runs
1 four3 sixes
Control
72%
Best performances - bowlers
DW Steyn
O
8
M
3
R
25
W
3
ECO
3.12
R McLaren
O
8
M
0
R
49
W
3
ECO
6.12
Match details
New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
TossIndia, elected to field first
Series
Season2013/14
Player Of The Match
Series resultSouth Africa led the 3-match series 1-0
Match numberODI no. 3442
Hours of play (local time)13.30 start, First Session 13.30-17.00, Interval 17.00-17.45, Second Session 17.45-21.15
Match days5 December 2013 - daynight (50-over match)
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