has this team surpassed your expectations in champions trophy?

[Number]

I never thought this young team will do so well in England at this time of the year when conditions are not good for batting. I was thinking if they dont finish 4th in the group it will be a decent tourney as this is a really new look team. Jadeja has been a real surprise along with Rohit. Everyone expected Dhawan to have a good tourney but he might as well be man of the tournament at this rate. Well done team India.:nice:

[namasteji1]

Yes, it has.

[cowboysfan]

No,i always thought they will make the semis.

[flamy]

This team is very balanced in all three areas. I'd have been disappointed if they didn't make semis.

[vvvslaxman]

Definitely.. Both match were pwnage of epic proportions. Having said that India's most uncertain area became our strength in both matches unlike warm up matches. Top order clicked.

[BeautifulGame]

I was definitely expecting qualification for semis.But the way they have steamrolled SA and WI have definitely been a pleasant surprise.

[GautiMaan]

Good to see both Maggie man and betel leaf doing well:two_thumbs_up:

[saneindian]

I wasn't giving them any chance of winning a single match. Glad to be proved wrong. Has been very refreshing to watch.

[G_B_]

same as saneindian. did not expect a single win. Jadeja's bowling and Dhawan have been the highlights.

[NareshK]

Yes, I didnt expect them to qualify for Semis because I was suspicious of how this young/inexperienced team will bat in English conditions and how they will bowl. Glad to be proved wrong. :--D

[jalebi_bhai]

Forget about the results......I'm just happy with the positive cricket being played......maybe Dhobi was right after all in wanting the likes of Sehwag and Gambhir out.....

[Number]

Even after warm ups we were not sure who should play and who should not. One opener who looks in good touch has played 5-6 ODIs and had been a largely a failure. One opener had to be chosen among two ODI failures Rohit or Vijay. no. 4 hasn't played international cricket for 3-4 years. no. 5 struggles in bowling friendly conditions. How would spinners bowl in these conditions and how will an inexperienced pace attack operate?

[vvvslaxman]

The way our batsmen time the ball and sound was pure magic.

[GautiMaan]

The way our batsmen time the ball and sound was pure magic.

:agree: The highlights package is gonna be a treat for many years

[Yoda-esque]

Very much, I think the reason being that most new players like Rohit,KKD,Dhawan and Sir are playing their second innings. They have the maturity now.

[coffee_rules]

After the SL game, I thought we have a good chance to make it to the semis. Will meet Eng for Semis for sure.

[flamy]

Forget about the results......I'm just happy with the positive cricket being played......maybe Dhobi was right after all in wanting the likes of Sehwag and Gambhir out.....

where's your avatar from? :woot:

[Swing_n_Speed]

1 poll option is missing and that is : No, they fully lived up to my expectations

[Rob9]

we've had just 2 games.probably can comment on this after the game against pakistan

[Rob9]

honestly after the whole fixing fiasco, i expected the team to do well. India has this capability of playing hard when they have to prove a point. Also expectations were comparatively lesser due to conditions in england.