India’s captain, KL Rahul, expressed disappointment after India’s eight-wicket defeat to South Africa in the second ODI at St. George’s Park on Tuesday night. The match took a turn for the worse as India, initially at 114/2, collapsed to a total of 211 all out in 46.2 overs.
Despite promising performances from KL Rahul and B Sai Sudharsan, who both scored fine fifties, the remaining batters failed to capitalize on the foundation, leading to the subpar total. Rahul acknowledged the missed opportunity, saying, “Had we gone on, we could have gotten 50-60 runs extra, and that would have made a difference.”
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Rahul maintained confidence in his batting lineup, stating, “Each individual’s game plan and what they feel comfortable doing, as a team, you have to trust that.” He emphasized the importance of clarity and execution, recognizing that in cricket, there’s no fixed formula, and players aim to contribute to the team’s success.
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In the South African reply, opener Tony de Zorzi’s unbeaten 119 off 122 balls and Reeza Hendricks’ 52 led the team to victory in 42.3 overs, leveling the series at 1-1. The decider is set to take place in Paarl on Thursday.
Reflecting on missed opportunities, Rahul highlighted the initial help for bowlers in the first ten overs and the crucial dropped catch. Despite the setbacks, he expressed the team’s focus on the next game, stating, “We leave what happens on the ground and will try and focus on the next game.”
-IANS
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