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South Africa vs India: ODI collection defeat good studying for us, says captain KL Rahul

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India captain KL Rahul mentioned on Friday that the ODI collection defeat in South Africa is sweet studying for the guests. The stand-in captain conceded that India have been making too many errors however careworn that India, a staff that take delight in profitable, will look to bounce again sturdy.

Rahul’s feedback got here after India have been hammered by 7 runs within the 2nd ODI of a 3-match collection in South Africa. The former world champions have conceded the collection to Temba Bavuma-led South Africa after two atypical performances in Paarl.South Africa vs India, 2nd ODI: HighlightsKL Rahul has misplaced his first 2 ODIs as captain however the Karnataka star believes that there’s sufficient room for enchancment within the 50-over format. While India did not defend 287 within the 2nd ODI on Friday, they did not chase down 297, falling wanting the goal by 31 runs.”I think they are playing some really good cricket at home, we are making mistakes as well in the middle. It’s a good learning for us. We are a team that takes a lot of pride in winning, but good learning for us and hopefully we can grow. We are trying to get better at things we haven’t done well in the past,” KL Rahul mentioned on Friday.Rahul defends India’s physique language in 2nd ODIQuestions have been requested if India lacked a little bit of power on the sector within the ODI collection as they seemed deflated when South Africa batters have been making merry in Paarl. However, Rahul performed down issues, saying India tried to be upbeat regardless of the recent climate within the South African metropolis.”The energy has been great, it’s been tough on the body staying in the bubbles. We love challenges and we have come short in the first 2 games, we will look ahead to the third game and try and win that one,” he added.Meanwhile, Rahul pointed that there have been optimistic regardless of India shedding the ODI collection, highlighting Rishabh Pant’s matured knock of 85 within the 2nd ODI.”The way Shikhar and Virat batted in the first game was very good, and today Rishabh batted, the way he managed the first 20 balls and then he took down the spinners. He is a really important member of the team and Shardul, too, showing us he can bat lower down and make a good contribution.”Jasprit has been the standout bowler for us and Yuzi has been good at present.” he added.India will look to keep away from a collection sweep once they face South Africa within the third and closing ODI on Sunday in Cape Town.