ICC Champions Trophy 2017, India vs South Africa: 5 things South Africa did wrong

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 11:  Quinton de Kock of South Africa in action during the ICC Champions trophy cricket match between India and South Africa at The Oval in London on June 11, 2017  (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
de Kock scored a half-century but failed to carry on after that

#3 None of the middle order batsmen batting responsibly

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 11:   David Miller of South Africa looks on after the running out during the ICC Champions trophy cricket match between India and South Africa at The Oval in London on June 11, 2017  (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Du Plessis couldn't carry his team to a good total

With De Villiers and Miller back in the hut, the onus was on Faf du Plessis, JP Duminy and Chris Morris to get South Africa somewhere near a competitive total. But the momentum had turned completely in India's favour as the Proteas found themselves in a rut.

Du Plessis, however, departed soon as he inside edged a Hardik Pandya cutter onto his stumps while Duminy hung around without much to do as Morris and co. committed harakiri at the other end. The Indian bowling was tight and fielding was exceptional but there was sad to see little effort from the Proteas batsmen to hang around.

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