IND vs SA: Heinrich Klaasen hopes to lengthen profession after 81 in 2nd T20I – Very comfortable and assured

On Sunday, Heinrich Klaasen changed Quinton de Kock in South Africa’s enjoying XI in opposition to India within the second T20I and gained the Player of the Match award.

Heinrich Klaasen of South Africa. Courtesy: Reuters

HIGHLIGHTSKlaasen scored 81 runs within the Cuttack T20IKlaasen turned the Player of the Match within the second T20IThe third T20I will happen on Tuesday

Right-handed batter Heinrich Klaasen was relieved after he gained the Player of the Match award in South Africa’s second T20I in opposition to India on the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. On Sunday, June 12, the Proteas took a 2-0 lead within the five-match collection after defeating Rishabh Pant and Co. by 4 wickets.

Klaasen scored 81 runs off 46 balls with seven fours and 5 sixes, serving to South Africa chase down the goal of 149 with 10 deliveries to spare. Klaasen admitted that he has been a tad inconsistent within the final two years, however was comfortable after enjoying the match-winning knock.

“[On getting an idea of the surface while keeping] It always gives an indication but doesn’t make it easier. I am glad the knock came against India. I hope it extends my career longer. I haven’t performed well in the last couple of years. I am very happy and confident to be here,” Klaasen was quoted as saying.

Earlier, throughout the toss, Proteas’ skipper Temba Bavuma stated that Quinton de Kock has sustained a hand harm. In De Kock’s place, the visiting group roped in Klaasen and the choice paid wealthy dividends.

“Quinny came up to me two days back on the team bus and said he had injured his wrists. I thought he is a strong character and he would be fine. But yesterday again, he said his hand is not fine. Yesterday morning, we came to training and the coach told me I might play,” Klaasen added.

The third T20I of the collection is scheduled to happen on Tuesday, June 14 on the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.