An unbelievably special series win

[SG1994]

This series win has been quite spectacular. And it feels so much sweeter for so many reasons:

- The odi series' in SA that we have been to before when we have been bowled out for 150 odd numerous times, its been embarassing and not even worth watching it has been that bad in the past.

- The ease that we have done it. Not just the 5-1 scoreline but the wins have been utter thrashings, its like we are playing minnows.

- The haters - Michael Holding, Paks etc

 

Unbelievable series win in SA, and yes we have faults of course we do but are we a sensational ODI team? Yes and the rankings (on this occasion) do not lie.

 

Thoughts?

[speedheat]

Yes truely an unbelievable victory, excellent captaincy by kohli, lead from the front when needed, arguably the best odi series victory of recent times, along with pak and holding add some slty dhoni chamchas/bots and dhoni bhakts desguised as neutrals to haters list 

Edited February 16, 2018 by speedheat

[Vijy]

17 minutes ago, SG1994 said:

This series win has been quite spectacular. And it feels so much sweeter for so many reasons:

- The odi series' in SA that we have been to before when we have been bowled out for 150 odd numerous times, its been embarassing and not even worth watching it has been that bad in the past.

- The ease that we have done it. Not just the 5-1 scoreline but the wins have been utter thrashings, its like we are playing minnows.

- The haters - Michael Holding, Paks etc

 

Unbelievable series win in SA, and yes we have faults of course we do but are we a sensational ODI team? Yes and the rankings (on this occasion) do not lie.

 

Thoughts?

this is no doubt a great series victory. if we fix the effing middle order and find someone who can partner bumrah somewhat more effectively (in general, bhuvi/shami are both fine), then we should be able to win the WC.

[Laaloo]

Agreed

[sandeep]

We absolutely destroyed the Saffers in their own house.  This is worse than the treatment meted out to the Lankans.   

 

But I can't shake that nagging feeling that we coulda had the test series in our grasp as well.  If only we didn't screw up our team selections.  

[Vilander]

1 minute ago, sandeep said:

But I can't shake that nagging feeling that we coulda had the test series in our grasp as well.  If only we didn't screw up our team selections.

it would have been glorious. Just 2 practice games and top order with more gumption and Rahane to support Kohli to score runs and Ind would have had 1st Test in the bag. Even if we still dropped the 2nd one to catches and did what was done in the third. It would still have been 2-1. 

 

Woud have been phenominal. But this 5-1 in ODI is still very very special, especially the wanderers test, India has owned SA fully. 

[Vilander]

And its SA in SA in a bilateral, its like their speciality in their Den, like fighting a lion for a share of its pride in its den, its what the lion does and you challenge it in its strongest point...to do this well is unprescedented for India.

[Unstable Joe]

I think I've made my views clear on the subject in previous threads, but still, kudos to Indian team for a great performance! And congrats on first ODI series win in SA!  

[cric_fan]

Kohli is daddy of all ODI batsmen ever

[Rasgulla]

Just now, cric_fan said:

Kohli is daddy of all ODI batsmen ever

Is that a dig at kira? 

[vvvslaxman]

 

[urnotserious]

52 minutes ago, cric_fan said:

Kohli is daddy of all ODI players ever, including Imran Khan.

Fixed. 

[rtmohanlal]

Brilliant , phenomenal, out of the world... no words to describe. SAF  has always been so tough a team to beat in bilaterals irrespective of conditions, but especially at home.And they were the number 1 team  with even thrashing AUS 5-0.That being the case, to thrash them 5-1 with absolutely rolling over them in each of the victories is really extra ordinary.Even rain Gods felt sympathy for the plight of the South Africans that they decided to intervene and save SAF from whitewash humiliation .

Edited February 16, 2018 by rtmohanlal

[Vijy]

2 hours ago, sandeep said:

We absolutely destroyed the Saffers in their own house.  This is worse than the treatment meted out to the Lankans.   

 

But I can't shake that nagging feeling that we coulda had the test series in our grasp as well.  If only we didn't screw up our team selections.  

We know who we have to "thank" for these selections. A pity because I don't know if the next touring squad will be this strong.

[rtmohanlal]

19 minutes ago, Vijy said:

We know who we have to "thank" for these selections. A pity because I don't know if the next touring squad will be this strong.

Toss also played a very vital role  considering the ability of Saffers to handle pressure

[cric_fan]

Fixed. 

Very mature. Idiot