India failed to avoid series whitewash Deepak ChahriA brilliant 54 off 34 balls, the Rainbow Nation’s disastrous tour ended with a four-run loss in the third ODI.
India had earlier lost the three-match Test series 1-2 against South Africa.
“It’s pretty clear where we’ve gone wrong. There’s no denying it. Our shot selection has been poor at times. Even with the ball, we haven’t been hitting the right areas consistently. Good in patches Have played but haven’t built up the pressure for long,” Rahul said at the post-match presentation ceremony.
“Can’t blame the boys for the enthusiasm and effort. In terms of skill and understanding the situation – sometimes we go wrong. But it happens – we’ve got some new guys in the team. Many in the one-day series We’ve been making the same mistakes over and over again.”
“It’s early in our journey world Cup, We can go back, have some tough conversations. Had a great time in South Africa. Really well taken care of. We’ve seen a lot of fighting.”
Talking about Sunday’s game, Rahul said that Chahar gave India hope with his stormy innings.
“Deepak gave us a real chance to win the game. Quite an exciting game, disappointed we ended up on the losing side. We gave ourselves a real chance from which we can learn and get better,” he said. ”
south africa captain Temba Bavuma said he was happy to prove his critics wrong, which he termed “mission accomplished” for the underrated Proteas.
“Finally got a little crazy. Maybe complacency got us. Guys tried a few things that didn’t work out. Very satisfying, mission accomplished for us. Not many people gave us much of a chance.”
“Hopefully, through our performances, we have got some supporters. Making good progress as a team. The challenge is to get better and better,” he added.
protea The captain praised quinton de kockWho started the innings and scored 124 runs in 130 balls.
De Kock was supported by Rossi van der DussenWho scored 52 runs in 59 balls.
“Quinton has been very good. With the bat as well as the rope. He has been tremendous. His game has started to move to the next level. The bowling has been good. It was a big challenge, a big hurdle in our journey. To get out the way we did – winning Tests, winning ODIs would do a world of good.
“The thing that pleased me the most – if you look at the Test series, feel like it’s the toughest series I’ve been a part of. Indian bowlers regularly ask questions. Even on the field Also the intensity. Physically we’ve been challenged – it’s been great. Hot the last few weeks,” he said.
De Kock, who was elected player of the tournament and player of the match, said: “It wasn’t flat at all (the pitch). There was one wicket where you were never quite there. Came back, it was a week of training. Paarl, First game – was just trying to find some rhythm. I was still trying to find my footing and then found my momentum in the second ODI.”
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