Cricket World Cup: S Africa stun India in thriller
South Africa executed a brilliant run chase to beat India in the final over of their group match and move to the brink of the World Cup quarter-finals.
In a dramatic finale, tail-ender Robin Peterson struck 18 off seven balls to see the Proteas to a target of 297 with two balls to spare in Nagpur. India looked set for a total over 350 when Sachin Tendulkar's 99th century in internationals steered them to 267-1.
But Dale Steyn took five wickets in 16 balls as they slumped to 296 all out.
South Africa captain Graeme Smith said: "For 15 overs up front we took an absolute beating.
"But for 75 we played some incredible cricket. Chasing 300 in the second innings was a hell of an effort from the guys and I think we're all pretty speechless.
"Winning and losing in the last two games, there's been some massive lessons for a lot of our guys. But the confidence that you get out of a win like this is huge."
South Africa's victory pushed England into fourth place in Group B, increasing the pressure on Andrew Strauss's men ahead of next Thursday's decisive showdown with the West Indies in Chennai.
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