Captain Virat Kohli then played a brilliant knock of 81 that provided the impetus to the middle order. That both men think the same should not come across as unusual, only because they can not afford to let their teams get carried away. The equation at the moment is pretty simple - both remaining games in Group B are knockout games, with all four teams on two points apiece.
Earlier, an impressive bowling performance that was complemented by fantastic fielding effort, saw the holders skittle out South Africa for a paltry 191 in 44.3 overs after winning the toss. The rivalry between the two sides is more even when it comes to ICC events.
However, in case of a washout, since India have stronger run rate, they would advance to the semi-finals. This time again during the intriguing quarter-final contest between India and South Africa in a do-or-die contest for both teams at The Oval.
Malinga has looked a tad off-colour in the first two games, but remember he is a champion performer who has won many games for his country.
I feel Pakistan should stick to its strengths and play with the same positive approach it displayed against South Africa, writes the former captain.
Kohli survived an edge towards Amla in the slip cordon as more boundaries followed to bring up the 100 for India, with no further wickets lost.
Sri Lanka could hand a start to batsman Dhananjaya de Silva, who has been drafted into the squad due to the hamstring strain picked up by Kusal Perera while making 47 against India.
The other aspect that the Indians must rectify is they must need to give powerful act in the innings as the tournament requires so.
The opening partnership of 76 runs came off 17.3 overs.
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The Proteas, who are now the No. 1 ranked ODI side, however lived up to their "Perennial Chokers" tag in a virtual quarter-final clash that turned out to be a thoroughly one-sided encounter. We have had success in this tournament here batting first against Sri Lanka.
The Pakistani side also had the luxury of playing in front of a partisan crowd in Birmingham.
India were aided by the shambolic South Africans, whose captain AB De Villiers failed for the third time in the tournament after being run out for 16.
His ability to shift gears in the blink of an eye can create somehow difficulties and confusion for the opposition.
"I think initially before AB got run out, he did really well and Faf did really well".
After a stellar start to his career - 17 wickets at 14.64 and economy of 3.63 in his first eight matches, Bumrah has gone for 6.88 an over for five wickets at 60.6 in his last five ODIs.
De Villiers, who has been in disgusting form, couldn't make his ground as Dhoni whipped the bails off in a flash. Still hitting the ball well, as always.
On Monday, the Sri Lankans will go into the tie knowing that their batting depth is not just on paper but in real too.
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