After the second ODI loss to South Africa, India captain KL Rahul expressed disappointment over the batting collapse that saw the team go from 114/2 to 211 all out. Despite good starts from Rahul and B Sai Sudharsan, the rest of the batting lineup failed to capitalize on the foundation, resulting in a subpar total.
Rahul acknowledged the challenging conditions at the start but felt that with a couple of set batsmen, they could have added an extra 50-60 runs. He emphasized the importance of not losing faith in the batting lineup, stating, "Each individual's game-plan and what they feel comfortable doing, as a team, you have to trust that. Have complete clarity and try to execute it."
In the chase, South Africa successfully reached the target in 42.3 overs, with Tony de Zorzi scoring an unbeaten 119 off 122 balls. Despite early opportunities, India couldn't capitalize, and the dropped catches proved crucial. The series is now tied at 1-1, with the deciding match set to take place in Paarl on Thursday. Rahul reflected on the missed chances and focused on preparing for the upcoming game, saying, "We leave what happens on the ground and will try and focus on the next game."
(With Agency Inputs)
