The first match of the three-match ODI series between India and South Africa was played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Where South Africa defeated Team India by 9 runs to take a 0-1 lead in the series.
At the same time, during the post-match presentation, South African star batsman Heinrich Klaasen was awarded the Player of the Match for his lethal performance. During this he expressed his reaction. Let’s know what Heinrich said?
Heinrich Klaasen named player of the match, gave this statement
In fact, in the first ODI between India and South Africa, the South Africa team won the series by 9 runs and took a 0-1 lead in the series. During the presentation after this match, South African star batsman Heinrich Klaasen Mann was awarded the ‘Player of the Match’. Heinrich Klaasen told during this that it was not easy to bat on this pitch. They said,
‘Not at all (when asked if the conditions were easy to bat in), the ball was moving a lot and spinning just before I went into the middle. But we have worked hard in the nets, I have a good record against India and am ready for the rest of the game. At the same time, he also said that it is fun to bat in front of India and I am happy with the team’s victory.
