Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], After India's thrilling four-run win against South Africa, head coach Amol Majumdar commented that the thriller gave him a racing heart and "a few more gray hairs" and a defense of 11 runs. Appreciated Pooja Vastrakar for doing this. Last over.
Indian bowlers kept their nerve and defied incredible centuries from captain Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp to defeat South Africa by four runs in a thrilling match in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
"My heart's still beating a little faster. I've got a few more gray hairs after this game, that's for sure. It was one of those moments where you just let go of your emotions.It was a great game, 325 on the board, at the end of the day, it was an exciting game to watch – not from the dug-out but for the crowd," Muzumdar said.
In the last over of Pooja, Muzumdar praised her for making a comeback after giving away runs in the previous over.
"It is very important to come back, he proved that he has a heart of gold. He bowled a brilliant last over and I am sure the bowling coach will be happy," he said.
On Smriti Mandhana's bowling he said that he was happy that she took the wicket."It's a relief for the team and they are happy that they took a wicket. The only message was to keep your patience. We were not patient in the dugout, but the message was very clear. Keep your patience and variety." Try and mix up the pace. That message was sent to Pooja and she (Arundhati Reddy) played very well, keep in mind this is her first ODI, credit to her hard work and now It's paying off,” he concluded.Talking about the game, South Africa decided to field first. India lost the wickets of Shafali Verma (20) and Dayalan Hemlata (24) early, but Mandhana (136 from 120 balls, with the help of 18 fours and two sixes) and Harmanpreet (103* from 88 balls, with nine fours and three sixes) With the help of )'s centuries took India forward. Reached 325/3 in their 50 overs. Nonkululeko Mlaba (2/51) was the top bowler for South Africa.
In the run-chase, South Africa's score was 67/3, but captain Woolworth (135* runs from 135 balls with the help of 12 fours and three sixes) and Marizanne Cap (114 runs from 94 balls with the help of 11 fours and three sixes) )'s centuries brought South Africa on par.The brink of victory. But Vastrakar managed to defend 11 runs in the final over, leaving South Africa four runs behind at 321/6 in 50 overs.
India leads the series 2-0 with one game remaining.
Kaur was given the 'Player of the Match' award.
Indian bowlers kept their nerve and defied incredible centuries from captain Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp to defeat South Africa by four runs in a thrilling match in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
"My heart's still beating a little faster. I've got a few more gray hairs after this game, that's for sure. It was one of those moments where you just let go of your emotions.It was a great game, 325 on the board, at the end of the day, it was an exciting game to watch – not from the dug-out but for the crowd," Muzumdar said.
In the last over of Pooja, Muzumdar praised her for making a comeback after giving away runs in the previous over.
"It is very important to come back, he proved that he has a heart of gold. He bowled a brilliant last over and I am sure the bowling coach will be happy," he said.
On Smriti Mandhana's bowling he said that he was happy that she took the wicket."It's a relief for the team and they are happy that they took a wicket. The only message was to keep your patience. We were not patient in the dugout, but the message was very clear. Keep your patience and variety." Try and mix up the pace. That message was sent to Pooja and she (Arundhati Reddy) played very well, keep in mind this is her first ODI, credit to her hard work and now It's paying off,” he concluded.Talking about the game, South Africa decided to field first. India lost the wickets of Shafali Verma (20) and Dayalan Hemlata (24) early, but Mandhana (136 from 120 balls, with the help of 18 fours and two sixes) and Harmanpreet (103* from 88 balls, with nine fours and three sixes) With the help of )'s centuries took India forward. Reached 325/3 in their 50 overs. Nonkululeko Mlaba (2/51) was the top bowler for South Africa.
In the run-chase, South Africa's score was 67/3, but captain Woolworth (135* runs from 135 balls with the help of 12 fours and three sixes) and Marizanne Cap (114 runs from 94 balls with the help of 11 fours and three sixes) )'s centuries brought South Africa on par.The brink of victory. But Vastrakar managed to defend 11 runs in the final over, leaving South Africa four runs behind at 321/6 in 50 overs.
India leads the series 2-0 with one game remaining.
Kaur was given the 'Player of the Match' award.
