Indian star batter Suryakumar opened up on India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2024 clash after Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat first at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados on June 29. SKY revealed that the playing in the final is not easy but there is no pressure on him to perform against the Proteas.
He said that the wind condition is helping him and he will play accordingly in the title decider of the World Cup. The star batter also said that he has a good track record against South Africa.
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“Playing in the final is not easy. Easy to say it's just another game, there is pressure. But if there is no pressure, there is no fun. Excited by my role. Have always enjoyed it. Wind direction plays a big role here. Know what my strengths are and back myself. Back of the mind, it feels really good to know I have a good track record against SA but you have to start afresh on the day. (Conversations last night) Sleep well, stay fresh, stay hydrated (laughs).”
What did the captains say?
After winning the toss India captain Rohit Sharma, said:
“ We're going to bat first, looks a good pitch. We've played one game here, the scores have been really good. Just about understanding individual roles, I know it's a big occasion but it's important to remain calm and play it like it's another international game against a good team. South Africa have played some good cricket but so have we. It's going to be a really good game between two quality teams. Different individuals have stepped up at different times and that's what we're looking forward to today as well. Same team.”
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Meanwhile, South Africa skipper Aiden Markram after losing the toss, said:
“Would've batted first as well, looks dry. But we get first crack with the ball so hopefully we can do well. At times we haven't been at our best but we've still managed to win and we take confidence from that. Perfect isn't possible but we want to be as close as possible to that. There's absolutely no pressure on us, we've never been in a final and we just want to enjoy it and be at our best. Same team for us.”
South Africa (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram(c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah
