PunterPolls Prediction

Big match – India v South Africa. Match between the best team of the tournament who won all the league matches and qualify for the semi’s with ease – India. Other team who have lost just one game that they should deserve to win and win all other games in which they were quite close to loose.

South Africa’s performance in the tournament has been surprising so far. Their top order was doing reasonably well but middle and lower middle order was struggling. But in the last game, we have seen some fabulous stuff from South African batsmen. Similar performance from bowlers, Only Dale Steyn was looking dangerous earlier but now they have a good spinner as well.

As far as Indian team is concern, no one can point on their performances at any department of the game. They have good quality all-rounders who can ball well, field well and bat superbly. Like to mentioned here the opening bowling attack of India – Superb. Read on what our experts say about the game….

Big names missing in big game

First match of the tournament, every one is exited about the game and the kind of format tournament has, not a single team can take rest at any stage of the tournament. India team have had few bad weeks in the recent times and South Africa team may be missing some fire power in the form of G.Smith and Styen.

With new rules where only four players are allowed outside the 30 yards even after the power play is something which is going to be troublesome of any captain. Imagine all the rules are in favor of batsmen. 20 overs of power play and then only four players are allowed in non-power play. Seems like ICC have decided that every team should have score 300+ at least in every game.

Anyhow, looking into the strength of both the teams. Indians batsmen have had the history of struggling against fast bowling and this is going to play bigger factor if the pitch would have swinging factor. On the other hand, South African batting line-up is rock solid. Both teams does have good quality pacers but SA bowler's pace make them favorite.

All in all, our expert believe that South Africa should win this game.

2nd Semi-Final: India v South Africa, April 4, 2014

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ICC Champions Trophy 2013 – 1st Match, Group B: India v South Africa, 6 June

Big names missing in big game