Pacer Prasidh Krishna faced significant criticism following India’s loss against South Africa in the second ODI at Raipur. The team set a challenging target of 359 runs, but South Africa successfully chased it down, largely due to Prasidh’s poor bowling performance.
Prasidh Krishna’s Struggles on the Field
In just 8.2 overs, Prasidh conceded 85 runs, yielding an alarming economy rate over 10. His struggle was evident during a pivotal moment in the match when he conceded 16 runs in a single over.
Rohit Sharma’s Reaction
Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian team, was visibly displeased with Prasidh’s performance. After the first ball of the 37th over was hit for six by Dewald Brevis, Rohit was seen giving an animated lecture to Prasidh. The situation escalated as Prasidh delivered a wide and no-ball shortly after, illustrating his difficulties with the wet ball due to the dew.
- Prasidh Krishna’s bowling figures: 8.2 overs, 85 runs, 2 wickets.
- Runs conceded in a single over: 16.
- Moment of dissatisfaction: Rohit Sharma’s animated discussion with Prasidh.
Despite the intervention, Prasidh continued to struggle, allowing Brevis to score another boundary just two balls later. This prompted further visible frustration from Rohit as he gestured about Prasidh’s placements.
Impact on the Match
Even with two wickets to his credit, Prasidh’s high runs conceded were detrimental to India’s chances, leading to a four-wicket defeat with only four balls remaining in the match. This loss equaled the three-match series at 1-1.
KL Rahul’s Perspective
KL Rahul, who captained the side in Rohit’s absence, acknowledged the impact of the heavy dew on bowlers. He expressed that the conditions made the loss easier to accept. “The umpires have been nice enough to change the ball. Toss plays a huge role, and I am kicking myself for losing the toss,” he remarked light-heartedly after the match.
As the series continues, both teams will look to adapt and improve their performances in the upcoming matches.
