South Africa Star Credits IPL For Team's Win In 1st T20I Against India

Rassie van der Dussen, who top-scored for Proteas against India on Thursday, credited South African players' experience of playing in IPL 2022 for the team's triumph in the opening T20I of the five-match series. Top knocks by Rassie van der Dussen and David Miller took South Africa to a seven-wicket over India in the first T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday. "Myself having watched a lot of IPL games, having not got much of an opportunity to play, (I) had a pretty good idea of what their bowlers would do and the conditions," Rassie van der Dussen said in a post-match press conference.

Van der Dussen smashed 75 not out off 46 balls while David Miller scored 64* off 31 balls to guide Proteas to a historical run chase. The 33-year-old was part of the Rajasthan Royals' team this year and featured in three matches for the Sanju Samson-led side.

"I spent two months here, been in the conditions, been in the heat, so I had adapted to that and that goes to everyone. We had a lot of guys in the IPL this year and that helped us in the first game to adapt quickly and get over the line," he added.

Furthermore, van der Dussen heaped praise on David Miller, said the in-form left-hander helped relieve the pressure on him after his slow start.

Miller completely dominated Indian bowlers as he brought the good form that he showcased with Gujarat Titans in IPL 2022. He hammered Indian spinners, especially Axar Patel and concluded his blistering innings with an unbeaten 64 off just 31 balls.

"David just brought his form from the IPL straight into this game. He put the bowlers under pressure from the start," van der Dussen said.

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"He played brilliant innings and also just helped pull me through that difficult phase