Proteas star says Temba Bavuma was 'missed' for 2nd ODI: 'He is our leader'
Proteas batter Aiden Markram said their regular captain Temba Bavuma was missed as they slipped to a seven-wicket defeat in the second ODI against India in Ranchi on Sunday.
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Shikhar Dhawan's Cheeky Remark 'Thanking' Keshav Maharaj For Batting First In Second ODI Leaves Everyone In Splits
India's stand-in skipper Shikhar Dhawan received a bonus at the time of the toss as his South African counterpart, Keshav Maharaj, opted to bat first after winning the coin toss. The decision turned out to be a brutal one for the Proteas who struggled to control the flow of runs when the Indians came out to bat in the evening. After the match, Dhawan cheekily thanked Maharaj for opting to bat first, admitting that things could've been more difficult for India if they were made to bowl second.
T20 World Cup 2022 guide: How to watch in UAE, fixtures, squads and prize money
Australia will attempt to defend the trophy they won in Dubai last year when they host the T20 World Cup this month.
India vs South Africa, 2nd ODI Live Updates: South Africa Opt To Bat, Shahbaz Ahmed Makes Debut For India
India vs South Africa, 2nd ODI, Live Score Updates: South Africa's stand-in captain Keshav Maharaj won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the second ODI. Washington Sundar and Shahbaz Ahmed are playing this game for the hosts. India will look to level the three-match series when they take the field against South Africa in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series on Sunday. It is a must-win game for the hosts as they lost the first ODI against the Proteas in Lucknow by 9 runs. South Africa posted 249 for 4 in a rain-curtailed 40 overs-a-side game before they stopped India at 240 for 9, despite Sanju Samson's fighting 86 not out. India will look for an improved batting and bowling show as a unit when they take on the Proteas on Sunday. (LIVE SCORECARD)
'He's a big loss for us', says Klaasen as he bemoans loss of Pretorius to injury
Proteas batter Heinrich Klaasen bemoaned the loss of Dwaine Pretorius, saying the loss of the all-rounder is a big one.
Klaasen cherishes match-winning India knock, credits De Kock for platform on tough pitch
Proteas batter Heinrich Klaasen said he was chuffed with his match-winning contribution that allowed the Proteas to beat India on Thursday.
Proteas bruiser Klaasen on World Cup qualification: It will be very hard, but we'll definitely try
Proteas batter Heinrich Klaasen admitted that 50-over World Cup qualification will be difficult, but insisted they'll give it their best shot.
India vs South Africa 1st ODI: Sanju Samson pushed us at the end, but we stood firm, says Temba Bavuma
Sanju Samson's powerful hitting in the final overs to claim a 9-run victory over India in a rain-curtailed first ODI in Lucknow on Thursday. Samson played one of the most brilliant innings of his international career as he scored an unbeaten 86, but failed to take Shikhar Dhawan-led Team India over the line. The right-handed batter kept the host's hopes alive in the game till the last over, when India needed 30 runs, but as soon as he missed the fourth delivery, the game was over for Men in Blue.