On Star Sports following the third one-day international against South Africa, Dale Steyn observed that the visitors lacked Ravindra Jadeja, who could have given them a boost in their performance.
South Africa beat India 0-3 in their three-match one-day international series, as the Indians showed terrible form in all areas of the game. It was evident that the visitors’ middle order was lacking, as well as a cutting edge in their bowling. Star Sports pundit Dale Steyn said that the South Africa team was missing Ravindra Jadeja and that he was an “incredible cricketer” after the third one-day international. Steyn argued that India would have benefited greatly from the all-ability rounder’s to keep matches under control in addition to his exceptional batting and bowling abilities.
“Sir Ravi Jadeja would have been greatly missed. Honestly, I think he’s one of the greatest cricketers ever. With his left-arm spin, he can dictate the pace of the game. He’s a genius who also happens to be a good hitter “, the 38-year-old man explained.
Although Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan put up impressive performances in the middle order in Cape Town, the visitors were unable to chase down a 288-run mark and fell short by four runs in the third one-day international.
Rishabh Pant’s dismissal for a golden duck in the middle order was particularly disappointing. Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav, meanwhile, managed just 26 and 39 runs apiece.
This team’s bowlers similarly struggled to keep pace with Jasprit Bumrah in the three-match ODI series.
“India has a problem with their bowling attack. Bumrah’s backup is needed. They’re looking for someone who can bowl between 140 and 145 kph. Great Shami. He played a lot of Tests. Siraj appears to be a name that will be around for a long time. I believe he has a minor ailment “, stated Steyn after the game.
Also, because of Rohit Sharma’s injury last year, KL Rahul served as captain for the series.
