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India defeat an off colour South Africa in the Champions Trophy

India defeat an off colour South Africa in the Champions Trophy
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By Christopher Cummins with AGENCIES
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The eagerly anticipated do or die Champions trophy match between India and South Africa, two of the world’s top cricketing nations, delivered a damp squib with India totally dominating proceedings against a farcical South Africa.

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Highlights of India’s win at the Oval.

WARNING: Contains disturbing scenes for South Africa fans. https://t.co/wgq468PxSS pic.twitter.com/gSd7H5SO2m

— Test Match Special (@bbctms) June 12, 2017

South Africa batted first and hit a disappointing 191 in an innings that included three woeful run-outs.

Now BBCTwo</a>. <br><br>It was the World number one ODI team v the Champions Trophy holders. <br><br>One made the semi. <br><br>One was eliminated.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvSA?src=hash">#INDvSA</a> <a href="https://t.co/WgzhY7mDKN">pic.twitter.com/WgzhY7mDKN</a></p>— Test Match Special (bbctms) June 11, 2017

India cruised to the total with the loss of just two wickets with skipper Virat Kohli 76 not out and Shikhar Dhawan 78.

India move on to meet Bangladesh in the semi-final.

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