India’s demise overs bowling woes isn’t a priority however the workforce does want to enhance its execution on the again finish of the match, stated skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday.
Invited to bat, India posted a large 237 for 3 however South Africa recovered from a disastrous begin to take the sport deep earlier than finally falling brief by 16 runs because the hosts claimed their first win over the Proteas in a T20 collection at dwelling.
“The workforce needs to play and bowl in a sure method and we wish to give them that confidence. Sure, we have now not bowled effectively on the demise within the final 5 or 6 video games. We’re doing the identical to the opposition as effectively,” Rohit stated within the post-match presentation.
“To bowl and bat on the demise may be very robust. That’s the place the sport is determined. It isn’t regarding, however we have to decide ourselves and get our act collectively.” India’s high 4 batters as soon as once more placed on a strong show and Rohit stated they might look to proceed their ultra-aggressive batting strategy.
“It’s one thing that each one of got here collectively and stated was what we wished to do as a workforce. It won’t come throughout at occasions, however we wish to keep on with it,” he stated.
“What I’ve seen within the final 8-10 months is people placing their hand up and getting the job finished for the workforce. Guys with out an excessive amount of expertise did this as effectively.” A dissatisfied South Africa captain Temba Bavuma put the blame on the bowlers.
“It wasn’t our greatest efficiency, the circumstances have been completely different. We couldn’t execute out plans. Late with the bat, I believed we may have given it a very good go along with 220 however 240 was too excessive,” he stated.
For South Africa, David Miller emerged because the brightest spot as he confirmed his big-hitting prowess with a 47-ball 106 not out which was studded with eight fours and 7 sixes.
“Miller was trying good, lot of confidence to be taken from his efficiency. The circumstances have been robust, we tried to get it swinging the ball early. However when it lowered, we noticed how simple it was,” the SA skipper stated.
India opener KL Rahul, who had scored an unbeaten 51 on a tough observe in Thiruvananthapuram, produced a sensational 28-ball 57 on a very good batting wicket right here to proceed his good run.
His innings earned him the the Man of the Match.
“It’s vital as an opener to know what’s required on a selected day for the workforce. It’s good to check your self in numerous circumstances, so I used to be glad,” stated Rahul.
“After the primary 2-3 overs immediately, the chat between Rohit and I used to be that 180-190 can be a very good goal.
“The way in which Virat batted and Dinesh did effectively. The back-foot punch set me up, once I play either side of the wicket I do know my stability is sweet and head is secure.” India will subsequent tackle South Africa within the third and closing T20I on October 4 in Indore.