It's going to be super hard to accelerate against these. Pakistan gave us plenty of cheap runs in the field. No way that happens here
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Amla should have caught that.
If Dhawan can play like this, why does he spend most of his time trying to slog everything out of the ground.
@akash02 because confidence is fragile. He is finally confident again.
Not sure about that. He's always come across as a slogger to me. This appears to be something he's worked on recently.
I'm not too sure about Kohli's role here. From what he said in the last game he's going to take on a more subdued role for the team but I don't think you want to take away the explosiveness from his batting.
Just don't think Kohli's in form tbh. Cracking finish in the other match.
He always seemed calculated to me. Then just started slogging when he lost his form.
I agree. He's out of form and trying to play into it. This + Pakistan will help.
Dhawan just played into form too.
There goes Kohli.
ffs what a terrible ball to get out to
feck. Just as he was looking good.
Yeah I don't like the role he's given here. Surely Rahane can be trusted with that at number 4
Someone needs to have a word to Tahir about his celebrations.
25 runs short here Afghanistan, but my word they've fought superbly.
Key phase in match. If SA get Dhawan then they will attack again.
SA have actually been a bit poor in the field, by their high standards
Brilliant innings Dhawan. Looked good right from the start
That's class by Dhawan. Fair play to him.
That's the best I've seen him play.
New career high for Dhawan.
Played Dhawan.
Do not fall apart again now please... we need another 70 to have a chance
Ugh, we're gonna repeat last 5 against Pakistan.
Get 320 ffs
I am ok with India losing this.
B1 plays their quarter final in NZ and the grounds there are too much of a lottery for me.
B1 plays their quarter final in NZ and the grounds there are too much of a lottery for me.
Get 45 of the last 5.
What an over by Steyn.
Here we go again... 
just get 310 please
just get 310 please20 runs max from last 3
FFS
We'll be lucky to get 300 at this rate.
Ah damn. Mauka Mauka?
De Villiers is a freak.
Parnell is rubbish...we'll get 315
SA will back themselves to chase down anything below 320. We needed 340 IMO
What was the highest score chased in Melbourne?
Highest Run Chase Achieved 297/4 Australia 2010-2011 v England
297
I love this cricbuzz's 'right arm over the wicket' ad 
I can understand why people are disappointed, but I'm really happy with how we've played. We look like a team with a plan and that's great to see.