After a heavy 76-run loss to South Africa in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super Eights match at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, Sunil Gavaskar pointed out a strategic disparity between the two teams. South Africa, led by David Miller and Dewald Brevis, recovered from a shaky start to post 187/7, while India faltered in their chase, getting bowled out for 111.
Gavaskar highlighted how Miller and Brevis adapted to the challenging pitch conditions, where stroke-making was difficult due to the sluggish nature of the surface. He praised the South African duo for their smart shot selection and adaptability, contrasting it with India’s aggressive yet unsuccessful approach.
India’s top-order collapse, with batsmen falling to ill-judged shots, was in stark contrast to South Africa’s composed batting display. Miller’s experience at the venue played a crucial role as he anchored the innings intelligently, supported by Brevis’ aggressive yet calculated batting style. The defeat ended India’s 12-match winning streak in T20 World Cups and put them in a precarious position in the tournament.
