Indian batting nice Sachin Tendulkar credited Jasprit Bumrah‘s incisive bowling for the series-levelling seven-wicket win towards South Africa in Cape City on Thursday, saying the pacer was rewarded for persistently bowling within the channel. Bumrah produced a hostile spell of 6/61 in 13.5 overs because the Proteas have been restricted to 176 within the second innings, setting India a mere 79-run goal. India completed the job in 12 overs to file their first victory at Newlands in seven makes an attempt.
“Nicely bowled by Bumrah, who confirmed us precisely, how bowling within the channel persistently is all that is required on such sort of wickets,” wrote Tendulkar on his social media platform X.
Tendulkar additionally hailed South African opener Aiden Markram, who weathered hostile bowling on a troublesome observe to attain a dogged 106 within the second essay.
“Markram’s strategy was incredible as a result of generally assault is the most effective type of defence on a pitch like this.”
Congratulations to #TeamIndia for levelling the sequence!
Markram’s strategy was incredible as a result of generally assault is the most effective type of defence on a pitch like this.
Nicely bowled by Bumrah, who confirmed us precisely, how bowling within the channel persistently is all that is required on such… pic.twitter.com/e1HDLq0IgR— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 4, 2024
Former India opener Virender Sehwag, whereas being tongue-in-cheek in his comment in regards to the opposition, stated India’s tempo bowling assault was some of the threatening on this planet.
“Aap karo toh chamatkar… Hum karein toh pitch bekaar (It is a miracle in case you (opposition) do it… and if we obtain it, the pitch is unhealthy). 107 overs — Check match over. Additionally proves, something there for the quick bowlers, we’re extra threatening with our high quality. Bumrah and Siraj have been spectacular and a very good starting to 2024,” posted Sehwag.
India’s wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik stated he would have cherished to observe a 3rd Check within the sequence.
“This match had a lot in so little time! To bat in a bowler’s paradise is an enormous Check. Some nice bowling performances and a courageous knock from Markram on such a difficult pitch. Would have cherished to see one other Check on this intense sequence for a decider,” Karthik wrote.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah praised the Indian bowlers for utilising the beneficial circumstances, whereas additionally applauding Rohit Sharma‘s management expertise.
“Congratulations Staff India for levelling the sequence towards South Africa. Our bowlers capitalised on the beneficial circumstances, with Md Siraj delivering a ruthless efficiency, securing a 7-wicket haul within the match.
“Jasprit Bumrah was scientific within the second innings, ending with an 8-wicket haul as nicely. This historic triumph at Newlands marks Staff India’s first-ever win on the venue.
“Sensible management expertise by Rohit Sharma performed an important function, guiding the group with strategic brilliance. Moreover, Virat Kohli showcased his class with a significant 46-run knock on a difficult observe, contributing considerably after the bowlers set the stage,” wrote Shah on ‘X’.
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