Tag: india vs south africa 2022/23

“Do Something Or Don’t Comeback”: When Shahbaz Ahmed Received Ultimatum From His Father Over Cricketing Career | Cricket News
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“Do Something Or Don’t Comeback”: When Shahbaz Ahmed Received Ultimatum From His Father Over Cricketing Career | Cricket News

[ad_1] As the Indian cricket team took on South Africa in the 2nd ODI of the 3-match series on Sunday, Shahbaz Ahmed became the 247th player to have represented the senior Indian national team in the One-Day international format. Shahbaz impressed in his debut game with the ball and also bagged his maiden wicket. But, his journey to the Indian national team hasn't been the easiest. Coming from a humble background, Shahbaz went through numerous hardships to pursue his passion. In fact, the all-rounder even received an ultimatum from his father over his career following a big decision Shahbaz had made.Shahbaz dropped out as an engineering student, much to the disappointment of his parents. He even left Haryana and went to Kolkata to further pursue his cricketing career in the domestic spec...
India vs South Africa: Ishan Kishan’s Fiery Response On Criticism Over Strike Rotation | Cricket News
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India vs South Africa: Ishan Kishan’s Fiery Response On Criticism Over Strike Rotation | Cricket News

[ad_1] Shikhar Dhawan-led Team India levelled the ongoing three-match ODI series against South Africa as they chased down 209 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan played knocks of 113* and 93 respectively as India registered a comfortable seven-wicket win with 25 balls to spare. Shreyas and Kishan stitched together a stand of 161 runs for the fourth wicket and this partnership set up India's victory. In the end, Shreyas (113*) and Sanju Samson (30*) remained unbeaten for the hosts.After the 2nd ODI, Ishan Kishan addressed a post-match press conference where he spoke about the win and his mindset."We always try to learn. Whenever we do feel, we can brush aside our mistakes but with the standard of cricket we are playing, we have to learn a lot...
“Our Plan Was…”: Shikhar Dhawan Shares India’s Batting Strategy After Win Over South Africa In 2nd ODI | Cricket News
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“Our Plan Was…”: Shikhar Dhawan Shares India’s Batting Strategy After Win Over South Africa In 2nd ODI | Cricket News

[ad_1] India captain Shikhar Dhawan said the team's plan to take on the South African bowlers in the first ten overs of the run chase clicked as the hosts notched a comfortable seven-wicket win in the second ODI to level the three-match series in Ranchi on Sunday. India chased down the target of 279 with 25 balls remaining, riding on a brilliant 113 not out off 111 balls from Shreyas Iyer and 93 from Ishan Kishan. "The ball was coming on nicely but it was keeping low. So our plan was to take on the bowlers in the first ten overs," Dhawan said at the post-match presentation."Once the dew came into the picture, it was skidding on. So the back-foot shots were easy to execute." Dhawan said the toss of coins also worked perfectly for the team as South Africa chose to bat first."I am glad. Tha...
IND vs SA, 2nd ODI: Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan Set Up India’s Series-Levelling Win vs South Africa | Cricket News
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IND vs SA, 2nd ODI: Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan Set Up India’s Series-Levelling Win vs South Africa | Cricket News

[ad_1] Shreyas Iyer struck a sublime century while Ishan Kishan displayed his brute force against a formidable South African attack to set up a series levelling seven-wicket win for India in the second ODI here on Sunday. Mohammed Siraj led an inexperienced Indian bowling lineup brilliantly to restrict South Africa to 278/7 after the visitors opted to bat. Iyer made his second ODI hundred (113 not out off 111) and shared a match winning 161-run stand with Kishan (93 off 84) to ensure a comfortable win in 45.5 overs for a second string Indian team.The 24-year-old Kishan looked a transformed batter and showed different layers of his batting by switching to beast mode after a responsible start.The left-hander smashed seven sixes and four boundaries in his career-best knock from 84 balls, wh...