Opener Shikhar Dhawan said twin rain breaks coupled with reprieves to David Miller cost India dearly as South Africa brought a halt to the visitors’ rampaging ODI run with a five-wicket win in the fourth ODI. The stunning turnaround in the rain and lightning-struck ODI meant South keep alive the six-match series by reducing the margin to 3-1.
“The main reason was, of course, the dropped catch and then a wicket off no-ball. From there the momentum changed. Otherwise we were in very good position,” Dhawan said.
The main talking point of the day was wrist-spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal’s below-par performances as the duo endured their first bad outing on this tour. Chahal (1-68) and Yadav (2-51) did add to their tally of wickets, but went for a lot of runs as well. However, Dhawan came in support of the young spinners, saying it was a rare off-day for them in office.
“See they are young guys. They have been doing very well, more than well for us. These two spinners have won three games for us. My support is always with them. Anyone can have a bad day,” he said.
“It’s not something that happens every time. Like our spinners don’t often bowl no balls. Even if they get hit, they will learn a lot of things,” he added.
