NEW DELHI: Regardless of a complete eight-wicket defeat within the second ODI in opposition to South Africa, India’s batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, has acknowledged that the workforce’s method will stay unchanged for the series-deciding third ODI.
Kotak emphasised that whereas there won’t be vital adjustments within the taking part in eleven, the ultimate lineup might be determined primarily based on the circumstances of the pitch.
“Our method will not change in any respect. Not many adjustments I would not suppose, however once more as soon as we go and see the wicket, then we are going to determine,” mentioned Kotak in the course of the post-match press convention.India, put into bat, posted a complete of 211 within the second ODI, failing to construct substantial partnerships. South Africa chased down the goal with ease, leveling the three-match sequence 1-1.
Kotak acknowledged that India misplaced momentum after the thirty fifth over and fell brief by 50-60 runs.
“From 165 for 4 in 35 overs to 211, we might have gotten to 250-260; it will have been a preventing rating. It (the wicket) was little up and down, from the cracks, the ball was deviating. As much as 35 overs, we batted OK, and we might have gotten 250-plus, but it surely (wicket) was positively tough,” Kotak defined.
Kotak emphasised that whereas there won’t be vital adjustments within the taking part in eleven, the ultimate lineup might be determined primarily based on the circumstances of the pitch.
“Our method will not change in any respect. Not many adjustments I would not suppose, however once more as soon as we go and see the wicket, then we are going to determine,” mentioned Kotak in the course of the post-match press convention.India, put into bat, posted a complete of 211 within the second ODI, failing to construct substantial partnerships. South Africa chased down the goal with ease, leveling the three-match sequence 1-1.
Kotak acknowledged that India misplaced momentum after the thirty fifth over and fell brief by 50-60 runs.
“From 165 for 4 in 35 overs to 211, we might have gotten to 250-260; it will have been a preventing rating. It (the wicket) was little up and down, from the cracks, the ball was deviating. As much as 35 overs, we batted OK, and we might have gotten 250-plus, but it surely (wicket) was positively tough,” Kotak defined.
Regardless of the defeat, Kotak praised captain KL Rahul‘s composed innings (56) and the efficiency of younger Sai Sudharsan (62). He highlighted the significance of partnerships and acknowledged that India fell brief as a result of shedding wickets in fast succession.
“There was grass on the wicket, and all the outcomes (right here), the plan was to discipline first anyway,” Kotak added.
Waiting for the series-deciding third ODI in Paarl on Thursday, Kotak expressed confidence within the workforce’s method, urging a deal with partnerships and flexibility to the pitch circumstances.
(With inputs from PTI)
