Smith speechless after win and Dhoni hints at seaming error in final over

The Proteas elated captain, Graeme Smith watched from the balcony as Robin Peterson’s final-over heroics saw South Africa to victory at the expense of the co-hosts’ unbeaten record. He says South Africa will use their confidence-boosting triumph over India as a marker for the rest of their tournament.

Peterson’s 18 not out saw South Africa successfully chase down India’s total of 296 all out with two balls to spare after half-centuries from Hashim Amla (61), Jacques Kallis (69) and AB de Villiers (52) gave them hope.

Smith admitted the victory – which lifts them into third in Group B – was a fitting fillip after throwing away what looked like an easy win in their previous match against England.