LONDON (AP) India set up a victory target of only 192 to reach the Champions Trophy semifinals after routing South Africa in 45 overs at The Oval on Sunday.
Surprising defeats in their last outings meant this heavyweight match, instead of deciding first and second in Group B as predicted, would eliminate top-ranked South Africa or defending champion India in the first round.
South Africa was expected to be left behind after producing an even worse innings than the disparaged 219 against Pakistan on Wednesday.
Both captains preached calm for the decider, but it was South Africa who failed to show it.