Judge [South Africa]December 19 (ANI): Indian youngster Sai Sudharsen spoke on his debut against Australia in the first ODI on Sunday, saying the visitors responded well to the match.
Speaking in a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Sudharsen said the wicket in Johannesburg was tough and it was not easy. He added that his partnership with Shreyas Iyer was amazing.
He also revealed that his performance for India A helped him during his first match for the ‘Men in Blue’ team.
“I think we handled the situation well. The wicket was a bit tough and not easy to hit but we had a very good partnership. What was happening on the pitch, it worked out great. I just tried and collected as much as I could.” “Being as aware as possible about what the conditions will be like in South Africa. I played a match for India before coming here, and I think that helped me adapt to the conditions,” Sudarsan said.
The 22-year-old revealed that he was reacting well to the ball.
“I reacted to the ball well. I had a little feeling that it would be good to start the first ball on the boundary,” he added.
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Coming into the match, the Proteas chose to bat first. But Indian players Arshdeep and Avesh Khan proved that this decision was fatal for the Proteas. Only De Zorzi (28 in 22 balls, with two fours and two sixes) and Phehlukwayo (33 in 49 balls, with three fours and two sixes) could contribute something decent as SA were bundled out for 116 in 27.3 overs.
Arshdeep (5/37) and Avesh (4/27) were India’s best bowlers. Spinner Kuldeep Yadav took one wicket for India.
In the 117-run chase, India lost Ruturaj Gaikwad (5) early, but fifties from debutant Sai Sudarshan (55 in 43 balls, with nine fours) and Shreyas Iyer (52 in 45 balls, with six fours and a six) sealed the run. . Game for India with over 33 overs.
Wiaan Mulder and Andile Phehlukwayo both took wickets. Arshdeep received the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
After going up the series, India will take on South Africa in the second ODI on Tuesday in Jakbirha. (that I)