IND vs SA, 1st ODI: Shikhar Dhawan lauds Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson and Shardul Thakur’s effort with bat

India captain Shikhar Dhawan heaped reward on Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson and Shardul Thakur for his or her efforts with the bat within the first ODI towards South Africa. India suffered a 9-run defeat by the hands of South Africa.

Shreyas Iyer and Sanju Samson hit a fifty every. (AP Photo)

HIGHLIGHTSShikhar Dhawan stated that 250-run goal was an excessive amount of in 1st ODIDhawan stated the defeat might be a great expertise for younger boysIndia suffered a 9-run defeat by the hands of South Africa in 1st ODI

India captain Shikhar Dhawan praised the “tremendous” effort by Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson and Shardul Thakur within the first ODI towards South Africa in Lucknow on Thursday, October 6.

The trio saved India’s hopes alive throughout the run-chase within the rain-affected 40-over match. But with the asking run fee creeping up and Samson left alone in the direction of the top, India suffered a nine-run defeat within the first of the three-match sequence.

“Very proud of the way the boys played,” Dhawan stated within the post-match presentation. “It’s tremendous the way Shreyas, Samson and Shardul played.”

Dhawan, nevertheless, criticised the fielding of the new-look India because the dropped probabilities helped South Africa set a 250-run goal, which the India captain termed too many runs.

“I thought 250 was too many runs, because the wicket had turn and seam. Even fielding-wise, we leaked a few runs; but it’ll be a good experience and learning for the young boys”

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma additionally acknowledged Sanju Samson’s effort, saying: “A good fight at the end, obviously Sanju pushed us at the end, but the boys stood firm and took us to the win.”

India had a horrendous begin whereas chasing the 250-run goal. Openers Shubman Gill and Shikhar Dhawan fell cheaply earlier than South Africa added to India’s distress, with each Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan failing to get well the hosts following an early collapse.

Iyer and Samson recovered India however simply when it appeared the group nonetheless had an opportunity, Iyer departed after scoring a fifty. Shardul joined Samson within the center however couldn’t take India over the road.

Earlier within the day, David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen lifted South Africa to a average complete of 249/4 after rain delayed the beginning of the motion. Miller and Klaasen remained unbeaten on 75 and 74 respectively.

India and South Africa will subsequent play within the second ODI on October 9 in Ranchi.

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