CT 2017: India restrict Proteas to low total

While India were strong and sharp with ball in hand, South Africa's batting line-up were slow-starting and paid the price for erratic running between the crease - with a spell of eight wickets for just 51 runs decimating their batting card. The commentators believe that, Ravi Shastri said, "South Africa losing the toss is a blessing in disguise".

Both India and South Africa have two points from their two Group B matches and the victor at The Oval will advance to the semi-finals while the losers will be eliminated.

Ravichandran Ashwin in for Umesh Yadav for India while Andile Phehlukwayo replaces Wayne Parnell in the South African team.

India must have faced the biggest reality-check in the tournament, having lost to Sri Lanka even after registering a formidable total of 321/6 after being asked to bat first.

Kohli joined Dhawan and after surviving hostile spells from Morkel and Rabada the pair started to play with more freedom.

Although he is well aware of the criticism that would come with elimination at the group stage, India captain Kohli is remaining upbeat and he called on his players to embrace the high-stakes nature of their showdown with South Africa.

The form of skipper AB de Villiers is a concern for South Africa, but the skipper says he's shrugged off a hamstring complaint and is confident runs are just around the corner.

South Africa were 94 for one after 20 overs and De Kock reached a tidy half century off 68 balls before he was deceived by spinner Ravindra Jadeja and bowled for 53. With his exploits helping him sweep the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Awards that were held last month.

When India managed to get AB de Villiers out early, it was an important moment in the match.

Pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar bagged two wickets each.