{"id":186571,"date":"2023-12-17T14:41:04","date_gmt":"2023-12-17T14:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiansapidnews.com\/?p=186571"},"modified":"2023-12-17T14:41:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-17T14:41:04","slug":"how-india-crushed-south-africa-in-odi-showdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiansapidnews.com\/sport\/how-india-crushed-south-africa-in-odi-showdown\/","title":{"rendered":"How India crushed South Africa in ODI showdown"},"content":{"rendered":"
In the wake of a resounding eight-wicket loss to India in the series opener, South African skipper Aiden Markram graciously acknowledged the prowess of the Indian bowlers.<\/p>\n
Emphasising their adept use of lateral movement, the Proteas found themselves under pressure right from the opening delivery.<\/p>\n
The youthful Indian squad seized control in the inaugural clash of the three-match ODI series, orchestrating a commanding victory in Johannesburg on Sunday. With Arshdeep Singh’s stellar five-wicket haul and standout performances by debutant Sai Sudarshan and Shreyas Iyer, India’s dominance was evident.<\/p>\n
The defeat left South Africa grappling with challenges on both batting and bowling fronts, prompting serious contemplation ahead of the second encounter scheduled in Gqeberha on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Facing a tough loss, South African captain Aiden Markram reflected on the challenges, expressing, “It’s a tough one. We aimed for a strong batting performance, but credit to their bowlers for exploiting the lateral movement. Settling in and building partnerships proved elusive from the start, and we couldn’t regain control.”<\/p>\n
Anticipating seam movement, Markram explained, “We expected some seam in day games, usually for five to seven overs. Surprisingly, it persisted longer, disrupting our rhythm.”<\/p>\n
Addressing the need for individual responsibility in aggressive batting, he emphasized, “It boils down to individuals. While encouraging a positive approach, communication and smart choices are vital. We’ll need a thorough assessment.”<\/p>\n
On the choice to bat first again, Markram laughed, “Probably not. Lessons learned.”<\/p>\n