ICC Champions Trophy 2017: 5 things India should be wary of against South Africa

#3 Balancing their bowling attack

Umesh Yadav's pace and bounce will be crucial against de Kock and Amla in the powerplay

It is imperative that India get their bowling attack right against a strong batting line-up like South Africa's. They have four seamers and the all-round skills of Pandya at their disposal. Given South Africa's woes against Jadeja and Ashwin in the recent past, the duo should play.

Opting for Pandya could mean India go in with two pace bowlers which is a big risk against the likes of De Kock, De Villiers, Morris and Miller but Pandya has been in exemplary form with the bat.

However, India should look to play three front-line seamers in Umesh Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah. This obviously means there is no room for Hardik Pandya but that is one sacrifice India will have to make.