In Team India ahead of second T20 vs South Africa
India have taken a 2-0 lead in the 5-match T20I series after losing to South Africa by four wickets in the second T20I. During the post-match interview, Pant mentioned how he was 10-15 runs short, the performance of the spinners and more.
As far as the spinners are concerned, Akshar could have been given only one over in which he conceded 19 runs. Chahal was equally bad as he scored 49 runs in four overs.
Akshar has conceded 59 runs in five overs in two matches while Chahal has conceded 75 runs in six overs. “The spinners need to do better in the game,” Pant said in a post-match presentation.
He conceded that 148 for 6 was probably 15 runs short, despite the track being two-paced.
I think (while) batting, we were 10-15 runs short. However, Bhuvi and all the other fast bowlers bowled very well. In the second half we were short and things did not go our way. The bowlers started really well but after 10-11 overs we didn’t bowl well and that’s where the game changed. We thought we were going to do the same (as South African bowlers). In the last three games, we will be looking for a win.
man of the Match Heinrich Klasseny He was happy that he could play such an innings as it would “extend his career”.
“I am happy that this innings came against India. I hope it will prolong my career. I have not done well in the last few years. I am very happy and confident to be here,” Klaasen said.
He was selected as a regular defender quinton de kock Wrist injured.
Quinny (de Kock) came up to me on the team bus two days ago and said he had a wrist injury. I thought he was a strong character and he would be fine. But yesterday again he said that his hand is not good. Yesterday morning, we came for training and the coach told me that I can play.
Their captain Temba Bavuma was happy with how things were going.
“It was a difficult chase. He got the ball to talk to with the new ball, it was difficult. I was just trying to catch up and allow Klaasen to come and do what he does best. We end up could have been clinical, but the outcome is what matters,” Bavuma said.
Klaasen can do a lot of damage with a couple of balls. He adds a lot of value to our batting. It’s all about your role,” was all praise for the Proteas’ hero for the second game.
(Inputs PTI)