India vs South Africa 3rd One Day Photos, Images - Yusuf Pathan is Man of the Match

Man of the Match Yusuf Pathan hit 50 balls 59 runs with 5 fours and 3 sixes and Harbhajan Singh made unbeaten 23 runs with 2 sixes helps India win another thriller by 2 wickets and takes 2-1 lead in 5 match series.

IND v SAF 3rd ODI Result - Yusuf & Harbhajan stars in a thrilling 2 wicket win

In an another low scoring thriller, India beat host South Africa by 2 wickets with 10 balls remaining in the third one day and takes 2-1 lead in the match series on Tuesday, 18th January, 2011 at Cape Town. SA all out on 220 runs in 49.2 overs and IND made 223/8 in 48.2 overs.

South Africa batting first started well but reduced to 90/4 and then Duminy and debutant Faf du Plessis put 110 runs for the 5th wicket scored 52 runs and 60 runs respectively but all out in the next 20 runs as Zhaeer Khan took 3 wickets.

India then started slowly but struggling at 93/5 and then Raina (37) and Yusuf Pathan who hit 3 sixes in Botha's over made 59 runs off 50 balls put 75 runs but both out in quick succession, but Harbhajan made unbeaten 23 runs off 25 balls with 2 sixes to secure a nail-biting 2 wickets win.

Match Summary:

South Africa - 220 all out in 49.2 overs (du Plessis 60, Duminy 52, Zaheer 3-43, Harbhajan 2-23)

India - 223/8 in 48.2 overs (Yusuf 59, Harbhajan23*, Morkel 3-28, Steyn 2-31)

Toss - South Africa, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Yusuf Patahn (India)

Result - India won by 2 wickets

Series - India led the 5 match series by 2-1

India vs South Africa Third One Day Live Score Card at Cape Town - INd v SAF 3rd ODI Live Commentary

Watch and enjoy the live scorecard with ball by ball commentary of the third one day match between India and South Africa on Tuesday, 18th January, 2011 at Cape Town, in a day-night game will start from 6.00 PM IST.

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IND vs SAF 3rd ODI Preview at Cape Town - India v South Africa Third One Day Teams

Tough fight between top two teams host South Africa and India continues when they meet for the third one day on Tuesday, 18th January, 2011 at Newlands, Cape Town in a day/nigh game and timing will be 12:30 GMT, 14:30 local, 18:00 IST. 5 match series is currently level at 1-1.

India defended a low total in the last match to level the series in a thriller but they will be now without their most experienced player Sachin Tendulkar, who returns home due to injury, so Kohli will open the inning with out of form M Vijay while Yusuf Pathan will get a chance to play his first game of the series. Munaf Patel did well in the last game and need more support from others.

Lower order collapse in the last match is a concern for South Africa and in the absance of Kallis, de Villiers and Duminy should take extra responsibility. Faf du Plessis may get a chance due to his ability to bat also.

India playing 11 for 3rd ODI at Cape Town:

M Vija, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni (capt & wk), Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma, Yusuf Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Munaf Patel, Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra

South Africa playing 11 for 3rd ODI at Cape Town:

Graeme Smith (capt), Hashim Amla, Colin Ingram, AB de Villiers (wk), JP Duminy, Faf du Plessis/Robin Petersen, David Miller, Johan Botha, Dale Steyn, Wayne Parnell/Lonwabo Tsotsobe, Morne Morkel

India vs South Africa 2nd One Day Photos, Images, Munaf Patel - Man of the Match

Man of the Match Munaf Patel got 4 wickets including last 2 wickets in an over to give India a thrilling in 1 run win and helps them to level the series 1-1.

IND v SAF 2nd ODi Result - Munaf Patel stars in India's thrilling 1 run win

In a low scoring thrilling match, India won the match by just 1 run and level the 5 match series 1-1 on Saturday, 15th January, 2011 a Johannesburg. IND all out on 190 runs in 47.2 overs and SAF all out on 189 runs in 43 overs.

India elected to bat first and got a slow start after early wicket of Vijay but they reduced to 67-3 after 19 overs and then 83 runs partnership between Yuvraj (53) and Dhoni (38) put them in comfortable position before they lost 6 wickets for 21 runs thanks to brilliant bowling by Tsotsobe took 4-22. In reply South Africa got a good start and they were 66-1 after 12 overs but regular wickets brought back into the match and when Smith out on 77 runs and match was balanced but Munaf took 2 wickets in an over to give India a thrilling 1 run victory.

Match Summary:

India - 190 all out in 47.2 overs (Yuvraj 53, Tsotsobe 4-22, Morkel 2-32)

South Africa - 189 all out in 43 overs (Smith 77, Patel 4-29, Zaheer 2-37)

Toss - India, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Munaf Patel (India)

Result - India won by 1 runs

Series - 5 match series level 1-1

India vs South Africa Second One Day Live Score Card at Johannesburg - INd v SAF 2nd ODI Live Commentary

Watch and enjoy the live scorecard with ball by ball commentary of the second one day match between India and South Africa on Saturday, 14th January, 2011 at Johannesburg, in a day-night game will start from 6.00 PM IST.

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IND vs SAF 2nd ODI Preview at Johannesburg - India v South Africa Second One Day Teams

After one sided opening game, in which South Africa crushed India by 135 runs, both teams will meet again in the 2nd one day on Saturday, 15th January, 2011 at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg in day-night game starting from 12:30 GMT, 14:30 local, 18:00 IST. South Africa leading the 5 match series by 1-0.

India has to win this game in order to bounce back and level the series, only Virat Kohli put some fight in the last game and now they want Tendulkar to give good opening and more important some runs from Yuvraj, Rohit and Dhoni in the middle and they has to include Yusuf Pathan in the playing 11 to give more depth in batting and bowling.

South Africa will try to extend their lead after moral boosting huge win. ABD, Duminy and Amla are in good touch and if Smith provides good start they are clear favorite as they have deadly opening bowlers in terms of Sale Staeyn and Morne Morkel.

India playing 11 for 2nd ODI at Johannesburg:

Sachin Tendulkar, M Vijay/Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Yusuf Pathan, MS Dhoni (capt & wk), Harbhajan Singh, R Ashwin/Munaf Patel, Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra

South Africa playing 11 for 2nd ODI at Johannesburg:

Graeme Smith (capt), Hashim Amla, Colin Ingram, AB de Villiers (wk), JP Duminy, Faf du Plessis/Robin Petersen, David Miller, Johan Botha, Dale Steyn, Wayne Parnell/Lonwabo Tsotsobe, Morne Morkel

India vs South Africa 1st One Day Photos, Images, AB de Villiers - Man of the Match

South Africa easly beat India by a huge amount with 135 runs win in the1st ODI thanks to good show by batsman and bowlers. AB de Villiers got Man of the Match award for his 76 runs.

IND v SAF 1st ODI Result - Amla, ABD & Duminy stars in South Africa's huge win

In an one sided 1st one day, host South Africa crushed India by 135 runs and takes the 1-0 lead in the 5 match series on Wednesday, 12th January, 2011 at Durban. SAF made 289/9 in 50 overs and IND all out on 154runs in 35.4 overs.

South Africa won the toss lost 2 wickets early but Amla hit 36 balls 50 runs and then AB de Viiliers and JP Duminy put 131 runs in 22 overs made 76 and 73 runs respectively and Guided them to a tough total of 289/9. India then lost openers early but lost wickets regularly due to good bowling by Morkel (2-12), Steyn (2-29) and Tsotsobe (4-31) bowled out visitors cheaply on 154 runs even though Kohli fight with 54 runs.

AB deVilliers got Man of the Match for his 69 balls 76 runs with 7 fours and a six.

Match Summary:

South Africa - 289/9 in 50 overs (Amla 50, ABD 76, Duminy 73, Rohit 2-30)

India - 154 all out in 35.4 overs (Kohli 54, Tsotsobe 4-31, Morkel 2-12)

Toss - South Africa, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - AB de Villiers (South Africa)

Result - South Africa won by 135 runs

Series - South Africa led the 5 match series by 1-0

India vs South Africa First One Day Live Score Card at Durban - INd v SAF 1st ODI Live Commentary

Watch and enjoy the live scorecard with ball by ball commentary of the first one day match between India and South Africa on Wednesday, 12th January, 2011 at Durban, in a day-night game will start from 6.00 PM IST.

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IND vs SAF 1st ODI Preview at Durban - India v South Africa First One Day Teams

After fighting longest version and one sided shortest versions, its now time for limited over series as first One Day of the 5 match series between host South Africa and India will be played on Wednesday, 12th January, 2010 at Kingsmead, Durban in a day-night game and timing will be 12:30 GMT, 14:30 local, 18:00 IST.

India is high in confidence after winning the only T20 comfortably and they will definitely miss Sehwag and Gambhir but the return of Zaher Khan and Tendulkar, who is playing first one day after scoring record breaking double century in Gwaliar against South Africa only will boost them to take lead in the series. R Ashwin and Munaf Patel will fight for the final spot depending upon the pitch.

South Africa will try to do well as Graem Smith again going to lead and hope the forms of Hashim Amla and de Villiers continues along with Duminy. Colling Ingram will replace injured Jacques Kallis. All eyes will be new bolwer Imran Tahir if included in the playing 11.

India playing 11 for 1st ODI at Durban:

Sachin Tendulkar, M Vijay, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Yusuf Pathan, MS Dhoni (capt & wk), Harbhajan Singh, R Ashwin/Munaf Patel, Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra

South Africa playing 11 for 1st ODI at Durban:

Graeme Smith (capt), Hashim Amla, Colin Ingram, AB de Villiers (wk), JP Duminy, Faf du Plessis/Robin Petersen, David Miller, Johan Botha, Dale Steyn, Wayne Parnell/Lonwabo Tsotsobe, Morne Morkel

Indian Squad, Team for 5 Match ODI Series in South Africa - Sehwag, Gambhir out

India will be without their 2 top players Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir due to minor injury and rested in the 5 match series against South Africa. Rohit Sharma and M Vijay replaced them while regular one day players Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh and Yusuf Pathan are back in team.

Find the 16-member Indian test team for 5 match one day series against South Africa.

India ODI Team/Squad:

MS Dhoni (Cap/wk)
Sachin Tendulkar
Murali Vijay
Virat Kohli
Suresh Raina
Yuvraj Singh
Rohit Sharma
Yusuf Pathan
Ravichandran Ashwin
Piyush Chawla
Harbhajan Singh
Zaheer Khan
Praveen Kumar
Ashish Nehra
Munaf Patel
Sreesanth

South Africa Team, Squad for One Day Series against India - SAF ODI Squad

Graem Smith is back as captain in one day series afer playing under Johan Botha in only T20 as South Africa announced squad for 5 match ODI series against India. Kallis will miss the series due to injury while Imran Tahir, Pakistan origin leg spinner and Faf du Plessis will make their debut.

Find the 14-member South African Squad for 5 match one day series against India.

South Africa ODI Team/Squad:

Graeme Smith (Captain)
Hashim Amla
Johan Botha
AB de Villiers (wk)
Jean-Paul Duminy
Faf du Plessis
Imran Tahir
Colin Ingram
David Miller
Morne Morkel
Wayne Parnell
Robin Peterson
Dale Steyn
Lonwabo Tsotsobe

2011 India vs South Africa ODI Series Schedule, Fixture - Ind vs SAF One Day Series Timetable,Venues

After hard fought 3 match Test series and only twenty20, host South Africa and India are ready to play 5 match limited over one day series before 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, starting from Wednesday, 12th January, 2011.

Find the complete schedule of 2011 India vs South Africa ODI Series.


India vs South Africa ODI Series Schedule:

1st ODI: Day/Night
Wednesday, 12th January, 2011
Venue: Kingsmead, Durban
Timing: 12:30 GMT, 14:30 local, 18:00 IST

2nd ODI: Day/Night
Saturday, 15th January, 2011
Venue: New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Timing: 12:30 GMT, 14:30 local, 18:00 IST

3rd ODI: Day/Night
Tuesday, 18th January, 2011
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
Timing: 12:30 GMT, 14:30 local, 18:00 IST

4th ODI: Day/Night
Friday, 21st January, 2011
Venue: St George's Park, Port Elizabeth
Timing: 12:30 GMT, 14:30 local, 18:00 IST

5th ODI:
Sunday, 23rd January, 2011
Venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion
Timing: 08:00 GMT, 10:00 local, 13:30 IST

India vs South Africa Only T20 Photos, Images, Rohit Sharma - Man of the Match

Makhaya Ntini played his last match for South Africa, but they lost the match as India easily won the match by 21 runs thanks to Man of the Match for Rohit Sharma for his 53 runs.

IND v SAF Only T20 Result - Rohit Raina stars in India's 21 runs win, Good bye Makhaya Ntini

India won the one-off twenty20 match comfortably by 21 runs against host South Africa, as they were unable to give winning fare well to star bowler Makhaya Ntini playinh his last match for country on Sunday, 9th January, 2011 at Durban. IND made 168/6 in 20 over and SAF made 147/9 in 20 overs.

India got a good start by Kohli (28) and Rohit Sharm, hit 34 balls 53 runs with 5 fours and 2 sixes and in the end Raina hit 23 balls 41 runs with 2 fours and 3 sixes to set a competitive total. South Africa then lost 2 wickets early but van Wyk hit 38 balls 67 runs and put host on top at one stage but didn' get any support from others and spinners brought back quick wickets to win the match.

Match Summary:

India - 168/6 in 20 overs (Rohit 53, Raina 41, Theron 2-39)

South Africa - 147/9 in 20 overs (van Wyk 67, Nehra 2-22, Pathan 2-22)

Toss - India, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Rohit Sharma (India)

Result - India won by 21 runs

Series - India won by 1-0

India vs South Africa one-off T20 Live Score Card at Durban - INd v SAF only 20-20 Live Commentary

Watch and enjoy the live scorecard with ball by ball commentary of the one-off twenty20 match between India and South Africa on Sunday, 9th January, 2011 at Durban, Cape Town and match will start from 6.00 PM IST.

India vs South Africa Only T20 Live Score with ball by ball Commentary:

IND vs SAF Only T20 Preview at Durban - India v South Africa Twenty20 Teams, Ntini's last match

After entertaining and hard fought drawn test series between two top teams India and host South Africa, both teams are ready to prove superiority in the shortest version of the game as one-off twenty20 match will be played on Sunday, 9th January, 2010 at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban and the timing will be 12:30 GMT, 14:30 local, 18:00 IST.

India played to tehir reputation and drawn the series as no.1 test team and with the arrival of T20 specialist Yusuf Pathan, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and R Ashwin they are looking strong in the decider 20-20 match.

South Africa will try to give a sweet fare well to Makhaya Ntini with a win as he is playing last match for his country in front of sold out 50,000 crowd. Graem Smith is out due to injury in the 3rd test match. Duminy, Miller, van wyk and Ingram has more responsibility in the absence of key players.

India Playing 11 for one-off T20 at Durban:

Rohit Sharma, M Vijay, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, Yusuf Pathan, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (capt), R Ashwin, Praveen Kumar, Ashish Nehra, Pragyan Ojha/Munaf Patel

South Africa Playing 11 for one-off T20 at Durban:

Hashim Amla, Morne van Wyk, AB de Villiers, JP Duminy, Colin Ingram, David Miller, Johan Botha (capt), Robin Petersen, Rusty Theron, Wayne Parnell, Makhaya Ntini

Indian Squad, Team for One-Off T20 in South Africa - IND 20-20 Squad

India announced 16-members twenty squad for only T20 match against South Africa. Kohli, Yuvraj and Pathan has returned in team along with bowlers Ashwin, Chawla, Praveen, Nehra and Munaf while Gambhir and Sehwag is out due to injury.

Find the 16-member Indian test team for one-off T20 against South Africa.

India T20 Team/Squad:

MS Dhoni (Captain/wk)
Gautam Gambhir
Sachin Tendulkar
Virat Kohli
Yuvraj Singh
Suresh Raina
Yusuf Pathan
Harbhajan Singh
Ravichandran Ashwin
Piyush Chawla
Zaheer Khan
Sreesanth
Praveen Kumar
Ashish Nehra
Munaf Patel

South Africa Team, Squad for Only Twenty20 against India - SAF T20 Squad

South Africa announced 12 member squad for one-off twenty20 match against India under the captaincy of Johan Botha. Hashim Amla included in the 20-20 team due to his good show in one day while Duminy, Ingram, Miller, Ntini, Parnell and Theron returned to shortest version of the game.

Find the 12-man players list of South African team for only T20 against India.

South Africa T20 Team/Squad:

Johan Botha (Captain)
Graeme Smith
Hashim Amla
AB de Villiers (wk)
Jean-Paul Duminy
Colin Ingram
David Miller
Makhaya Ntini
Wayne Parnell
Robin Peterson
Rusty Theron
Lonwabo Tsotsobe