India captain Rohit Sharma is comfortable that his group received to “be taught lots” of their eight-wicket victory over South Africa in a low-scoring chase on a “difficult observe” within the first T20 Worldwide.
Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 50 off 33 balls ensured that India didn’t face too many hiccups regardless of KL Rahul’s struggles on a observe the place South Africa have been left tottering at 9/5 at first of the sport.
“The wicket was difficult. You be taught lots enjoying such a recreation. You perceive what the group must do in powerful situations. It was good to play a recreation like that. We knew the bowlers will get one thing seeing grass on the pitch, however we didn’t anticipated assist for the total 20 overs,” Rohit stated on the post-match presentation ceremony.
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Rohit admitted that the pitch was a bit damp and that made South Africa keep in contest regardless of a paltry rating of 106/8.
“It was nonetheless damp. Each groups have been within the contest and the group that performed higher gained the sport. We began properly, received 5 wickets in fast time and that was the turning level. It was an ideal showcase of the way to bowl when there may be assist for the pacers.” Whereas Rahul scored a half-century (51) off 56 balls, Rohit stated that one received to respect the situations.
“We knew it wasn’t going to be straightforward. Received to respect the situations. Misplaced two wickets and that partnership between KL and Surya received us dwelling.”