Statistics
Best performances - Batsmen
- Productive Shot
- off side drive on front foot
- 24 runs
- 2x4 - 1x6
That brings an end to our coverage for the day. Here's the story of the match, in pictures, and in words. We will have more from Sid Monga and Firdose Moonda up on the site soon. Until then, this is Nitin Sundar signing off on behalf of the team at ESPNcricinfo. Cheers!
Time for the presentations.
Dhoni: "Completely outplayed. They got off to a very good start.. Ashish had a bad day, so the pressure was on the part-timers who did a very good job. But the chase - never really happened for us today. We depend on the start (with the bat) - anything over 250 is tough to chase in Kingsmead. The new guys have not got enough practice because of the rains. Hopefully they will acclimatise with time and we can make the series more interesting."
Man of the Match - Lonwabo Tsotsobe: "This is my favourite ground to bowl, I've always done my best here. I was a bit unlucky in the Tests, but did not give up. It's paying off now. I was told by Dale that there wasn't much swing, so I must hit my lengths, which I did. It was my day today" The most enjoyable wicket? "(smiles) Always, Sachin."
Smith: "Very complete performance. AB and JP's partnership was crucial after Hash's performance. We played street-smart in the end overs and got to a good solid score. I enjoyed being in the slips for Lopsy, if he keeps bowling like this he will be one of the best. WC will be in a different environment, but getting confidence and form here will be crucial."
@sidvee on Twitter sums it up: "India just lost an ODI by an innings," he says. Several comments coming in saying that India missed Ravindra Jadeja today. Other astute observers have pointed out that Munaf Patel has the best strike-rate among all Indian batsmen today.
Z Khan c Duminy b Tsotsobe 6 (28m 16b 0x4 0x6) SR: 37.50
Munaf Patel is India's No. 11.
A Nehra b Tsotsobe 1 (9m 7b 0x4 0x6) SR: 14.28
And how many times has a team fielded an XI of only players over 30?
Sachin Tendulkar goes over his epic battle with Dale Steyn and Co in Cape Town in 2011, the winner of ESPNcricinfo's Test Batting award for the year
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