Faf du Plessis says it has been a learning experience – Cricket News Update
South Africa on Wednesday grabbed an emphatic series win (2-1) against New Zealand in the three-match T20I tournament, after winning the finale by a comfortable margin of 33 runs, at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth.
After crumbing on a meagre score of 179, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 gave a strong performance in the field to restrict the Black Caps on 146 for nine in order to take the summer series.
Calling this a learning experience, the Proteas skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Faf-du-Plessis-c1427 said, “This is my first time captaining. So it is a nice time when you see at the scoreboard and see 44 required off 1 ball. We have been consistently good in all games. It has been a learning experience for me, it is a young bunch, there is so much energy.”
“I have always captained at a young age, I enjoy it, it keeps my mind busy. It is about finding that line, you have to take responsibility, but you cannot afford to lose your flair. Cannot wait for the Test to start on the 2nd,” added the 28-year old.
Meanwhile, he was unlucky today as he scored only a run before losing his wicket to Hira.
Nonetheless, this is a huge success for the batsman as he led his side to a comeback in the series after they lost the second match by eight wickets at Buffalo Park, East London.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 for the first time, paid tribute to the hosts and admitted that his side was outplayed.
"SA played well in those clutch moments. We were 10% off throughout and against a good side that exposes you,” said McCullum.
South Africa, who chose to bat, had a disappointing start where they lost two wickets with only 26 runs on the board.
However, opener http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Hugh-Morris-c63550 Davids and middle-order batsman JL Ontong brought them right back in the game by leading their side to 115 runs.
While, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/JL-Ontong-c1704 perished after crafting a 48-run knock, Davids bolstered a crucial innings of 68 runs to play a vital role in helping his side amass a fightable score.
The Kiwis were then wiped-out by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-McLaren-c2232 and AM Phangiso, who dismissed three batsmen each.
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