“Would Have Liked…”: Aiden Markram Points Out Reasons Behind South Africa’s Big Loss Against India | Cricket News

Following his facet’s eight-wicket loss to India within the first ODI, South African skipper Aiden Markram mentioned that Indian bowlers used the lateral motion whereas bowling rather well and put Proteas behind proper from the primary ball. The younger Indian facet delivered the primary punch within the three-match ODI collection in opposition to South Africa, as a five-wicket haul by Arshdeep Singh, fifties from debutant Sai Sudarshan and Shreyas Iyer helped India clinch a one-sided win at Johannesburg on Sunday. “Tough one (the loss). We would have liked to put on a really good score batting first. Credit to their bowling attack with the lateral movement. We were not even allowed to settle and build a partnership. The problem was right from the start and could not pull things back. (Misread the pitch?) We expected it to go around a little bit. Generally in the day games it does do something for 5-7 overs, we have seen that before. But today it went along for longer and we couldn’t get in and build partnerships,” mentioned Markram within the post-match presentation.

“I think it comes down to individuals (on aggressive batting) When you are out there you have to assess yourself and communicate with the partner. We encourage guys to be positive but also choose smart options. We will have to assess. (Would you bat first again?) Probably not [laughs],” he added.

Coming to the match, Proteas opted to bat first. But Indian pacers Arshdeep and Avesh Khan proved that call to be deadly for Proteas. Only De Zorzi (28 in 22 balls, with two fours and two sixes) and Phehlukwayo (33 in 49 balls, with three fours and two sixes) might contribute one thing respectable as SA was bundled out for 116 in 27.3 overs.

Arshdeep (5/37) and Avesh (4/27) have been the highest bowlers for India. Spinner Kuldeep Yadav received one wicket for India.

In the run chase of 117, India misplaced Ruturaj Gaikwad (5) early, however fifties from debutant Sai Sudarshan (55 in 43 balls, with 9 fours) and Shreyas Iyer (52 in 45 balls, with six fours and a six) sealed the sport for India with over 33 overs to spare.

Wiaan Mulder and Andile Phehlukwayo received a wicket every.

Arshdeep took house the ‘Player of the Match’ award.