India vs South Africa, 2nd ODI: India captain Shikhar Dhawan praised his bowlers after levelling the 3-match sequence. He notably identified at Shabaz Ahmed for bowling effectively within the first 10 overs.
Ranchi,UPDATED: Oct 9, 2022 22:20 IST
Shabaz Ahmed celebrates his maiden wicket. (Courtesy: PTI)
By India Today Web Desk: India levelled their 3-match ODI sequence in opposition to South Africa in Ranchi with a thumping 7-wicket victory on Sunday, 9 October. The Shikhar Dhawan-led facet first restricted the Keshav Maharaj staff for simply 278 runs after which chased it down with 25 balls remaining, courtesy a few gorgeous innings from Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer.
However, credit score should be given to the Indian bowlers who had been capable of dominate South Africa, regardless of a century stand for the third wicket of the sport between Reeza Hendricks and Aiden Markram.
India vs South Africa, 2nd ODI: Highlights
Speaking after the sport, India captain Shikhar Dhawan heaped reward on his bowlers and mentioned that he was very impressed with the best way his bowling unit attacked the SA batters. In specific, he identified debutant Shabaz Ahmed who clinched his maiden wicket on debut inside the primary powerplay of the sport.
I’m more than happy with the bowlers, particularly Shahbaz, the best way he bowled within the first ten overs and acquired us the breakthrough, Dhawan mentioned.
Shabaz trapped batter Janneman Malan with a magnificence, however needed to anticipate the Decision Review System to overturn the unique choice from the umpire.
Adding to the bowling effort from the Indians, the captain additionally spoke in regards to the pleasure of watching Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan bat collectively, as they notched up the very best partnership within the sport, by hitting 161 runs between themselves.
The toss labored completely, I’m glad. Thanks to Keshav that he selected to bat (laughs). I have to say that Ishan and Shreyas, the best way they created that partnership was nice to look at. The ball was approaching properly but it surely was protecting low. So our plan was to tackle the bowlers within the first ten overs. But as soon as the dew got here into the image, it was skidding on. So the back-foot photographs had been simple to execute, Dhawan mentioned within the put up match press convention.
India will now transfer to Delhi for the ultimate sport of the sequence, scheduled to be performed on 11 October.
