While the right-handed batsman usually bats at number three, he was sent out at number four when the team was chasing a huge total of 214 runs. Axar Patel was sent out to bat at number three but the move did not pay off as India suffered a crushing 51-run loss in the match.
Batting first, South Africa posted a big total of 213/4 in 20 overs. Quinton de Kock was the pick of the South African batters, scoring 90 runs off just 46 balls. In reply, India were bowled out for just 162 runs. Tilak Varma (62) was the only Indian batter who showed some fight but his efforts were not enough to take the team over the line.
Robin Uthappa slams Gautam Gambhir:
"Well, honestly, that’s not how I see it. I’m only going by his words. In the pre-series press conference, he said the opening pair is set, but everyone else are moving pieces who must be flexible. With all due respect, I disagree. When you’re chasing a big score, your solid batters — your best batters — should walk in," Robin Uthappa said on JioHotstar.
Dale Steyn on India's batting order:
On the other hand, Steyn said that the Indian team-management had 'thrown Axar to the wolves' by promoting him to number three when the team was chasing a huge target.
"But it was a right-hander who got out, and you ended up with two left-handers at the top. A lot of question marks there. Perhaps there’s experimentation happening, similar to what's happening in South Africa. But tonight, in a match where you could’ve gone 2–1 up, I’d have sent your best batters and kept things simple," said Steyn.
Robin Uthappa's message for Gautam Gambhir:
"Your top three must be fixed, whether you’re setting a total or chasing one. These are specialist roles. Flexibility has its place, but that comes after the first six overs, once you’ve built a foundation. You can’t build that foundation when players don’t know their roles on a given day.
"Using a pinch-hitter is fine only in the right scenario — for example, if Abhishek gets out early and you maintain the left-right combination while still sending your best batter. Had he come in at one-drop, he would’ve gotten around 60 balls; instead, he walked in at No. 4. This constant experimentation has been going on for a while, and I worry it will hurt India at a crucial stage of a major tournament. You don’t want that happening at a World Cup," he said.
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