CAPE TOWN: Opener Shikhar Dhawan believes the Indian ODI staff now has the correct steadiness and X-factor to prevail anywhere, protecting the #1 aspect in good stead ahead of the 2019 World Cup in England.
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"We have a lot of experience. For instance this is my second tour to South Africa, so I was better equipped for this tour, mentally and skill-wise. That plays a big role," said Dhawan ahead of the 3rd ODI in opposition to South Africa on Wednesday.
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"The good thing is there's experience and youth, but the younger players are also playing like they have had a lot of experience. That is a big strength of ours."
And Hardik Pandya provides the staff the additional edge.
"With an all-rounder coming in, the balance overseas is set. We have the option of not introducing spinners early, depending on the situation. So we have a lot of flexibility. If the game goes a certain way, we know that we can bring on spinners later than normal, and Hardik can bowl at that time. That is certainly an x-factor," he added.
India, who've a deficient ODI record in South Africa, is about for growth after being 2-0 up in the six-match series.
South Africa have struggled in opposition to the wrist spinners and damage to key gamers like Ab de Villiers, Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock has compounded their woes.
However, Dhawan promised that India will not take their foot off the pedal.
"I don't think we guys are going to get complacent. It's a big series for us. And of course South Africa played very well in the Test series. So we'd like to go as hard as possible and try to win whatever games come our way."
Besides the injuries costing them, South Africa were blown away by means of wrist spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav. The duo shared 13 wickets between them in the first two ODIS.
"It is difficult to play wrist-spinners because they are able to turn the ball on flat tracks additionally. And when the ball starts turning, the overseas gamers particularly don't seem to be very used to it. That can create doubts in batsmen's minds, which is why they are effective.
"If I discuss of Kuldeep and Chahal, I in my view find Kuldeep tougher to learn, and more uncomplicated to learn the leg spinners. There are many that cannot learn the leg spinner's googly, so Chahal's googly will unquestionably fool batsmen. But speaking for myself best, I find Kuldeep more difficult to learn," said Dhawan.
The opener added that South Africa have now not scored enough runs in the series, and that the opposition now has a psychological worry of wrist spin. So much so, the Proteas had relatively a few native leg spinners in their nets on Tuesday ahead of the 3rd ODI.
"I won't say it's a lack of persistence. You're enjoying one-day cricket so it's a must to rating some runs. If you defend 50 balls and don't rating, then that is of little need. They are shedding a large number of wickets in the middle, which is why they are able to't get to the targets they are seeking to make," said the opener.
"If you've got some confusion or doubt in your thoughts, its first impact is to your pondering. No subject who the batsman, and then it shows in your batting. If they are able to't learn our spinners, then in fact they'll be extra cautious whilst enjoying them. We do get a bonus from that."
Dhawan played the primary Test here at Cape Town, but didn't feature at Centurion or Johannesburg. Since then, he has made a advantageous go back to the ODI aspect with ratings of 35 and 51 now not out.
He had regarded good in Durban prior to being run-out in a mix-up with Virat Kohli.
"My shape was once going good. Even once I wasn't enjoying, I used to be batting like this. The best thing is when I used to be now not enjoying I worked tougher, made myself more healthy as I had time on my arms. I knew what I had to work on and what demanding situations I may just face here, what their bowlers will do in opposition to me to get me out. I am simply playing my procedure," said Dhawan.
India are set to retain the same enjoying 11 in the 3rd ODI, with Rohit Sharma's shape the one reason for worry. The three-time ODI double centurion averages best 13.44 in 10 ODIs on South African soil.
"I feel Rohit is enjoying amazingly. The means he's timing the ball has been superb. Even in the last match he was once enjoying rather well, but unfortunately he got out. I don't see any considerations with his batting.
"The key for our success is we are not losing wickets on top. Of course the South African fast bowling is very strong, but we are playing them nicely. And once we cross the first 10 overs, the ball gets a bit older and we dominate more after that," he added.
The Newlands pitch for this 3rd ODI didn't seem to be as dry as those at Durban and Centurion. It regarded an ordinary South African batting wicket with numerous bounce. The outfield despite the fact that regarded lush inexperienced, never thoughts the on-going drought situation.
"We all know that there is a drought here and we respect that. We are aware that we have to save as much water as we can, because people need it. We respect that," Dhawan said, talking concerning the water restrictions faced by means of the Indian staff all the way through their stay in Cape Town.
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"We have a lot of experience. For instance this is my second tour to South Africa, so I was better equipped for this tour, mentally and skill-wise. That plays a big role," said Dhawan ahead of the 3rd ODI in opposition to South Africa on Wednesday.
ALSO READ: Virat Kohli still now not at his easiest, says Jennings
"The good thing is there's experience and youth, but the younger players are also playing like they have had a lot of experience. That is a big strength of ours."
And Hardik Pandya provides the staff the additional edge.
"With an all-rounder coming in, the balance overseas is set. We have the option of not introducing spinners early, depending on the situation. So we have a lot of flexibility. If the game goes a certain way, we know that we can bring on spinners later than normal, and Hardik can bowl at that time. That is certainly an x-factor," he added.
India, who've a deficient ODI record in South Africa, is about for growth after being 2-0 up in the six-match series.
South Africa have struggled in opposition to the wrist spinners and damage to key gamers like Ab de Villiers, Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock has compounded their woes.
However, Dhawan promised that India will not take their foot off the pedal.
"I don't think we guys are going to get complacent. It's a big series for us. And of course South Africa played very well in the Test series. So we'd like to go as hard as possible and try to win whatever games come our way."
Besides the injuries costing them, South Africa were blown away by means of wrist spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav. The duo shared 13 wickets between them in the first two ODIS.
"It is difficult to play wrist-spinners because they are able to turn the ball on flat tracks additionally. And when the ball starts turning, the overseas gamers particularly don't seem to be very used to it. That can create doubts in batsmen's minds, which is why they are effective.
"If I discuss of Kuldeep and Chahal, I in my view find Kuldeep tougher to learn, and more uncomplicated to learn the leg spinners. There are many that cannot learn the leg spinner's googly, so Chahal's googly will unquestionably fool batsmen. But speaking for myself best, I find Kuldeep more difficult to learn," said Dhawan.
The opener added that South Africa have now not scored enough runs in the series, and that the opposition now has a psychological worry of wrist spin. So much so, the Proteas had relatively a few native leg spinners in their nets on Tuesday ahead of the 3rd ODI.
"I won't say it's a lack of persistence. You're enjoying one-day cricket so it's a must to rating some runs. If you defend 50 balls and don't rating, then that is of little need. They are shedding a large number of wickets in the middle, which is why they are able to't get to the targets they are seeking to make," said the opener.
"If you've got some confusion or doubt in your thoughts, its first impact is to your pondering. No subject who the batsman, and then it shows in your batting. If they are able to't learn our spinners, then in fact they'll be extra cautious whilst enjoying them. We do get a bonus from that."
Dhawan played the primary Test here at Cape Town, but didn't feature at Centurion or Johannesburg. Since then, he has made a advantageous go back to the ODI aspect with ratings of 35 and 51 now not out.
He had regarded good in Durban prior to being run-out in a mix-up with Virat Kohli.
"My shape was once going good. Even once I wasn't enjoying, I used to be batting like this. The best thing is when I used to be now not enjoying I worked tougher, made myself more healthy as I had time on my arms. I knew what I had to work on and what demanding situations I may just face here, what their bowlers will do in opposition to me to get me out. I am simply playing my procedure," said Dhawan.
India are set to retain the same enjoying 11 in the 3rd ODI, with Rohit Sharma's shape the one reason for worry. The three-time ODI double centurion averages best 13.44 in 10 ODIs on South African soil.
"I feel Rohit is enjoying amazingly. The means he's timing the ball has been superb. Even in the last match he was once enjoying rather well, but unfortunately he got out. I don't see any considerations with his batting.
"The key for our success is we are not losing wickets on top. Of course the South African fast bowling is very strong, but we are playing them nicely. And once we cross the first 10 overs, the ball gets a bit older and we dominate more after that," he added.
The Newlands pitch for this 3rd ODI didn't seem to be as dry as those at Durban and Centurion. It regarded an ordinary South African batting wicket with numerous bounce. The outfield despite the fact that regarded lush inexperienced, never thoughts the on-going drought situation.
"We all know that there is a drought here and we respect that. We are aware that we have to save as much water as we can, because people need it. We respect that," Dhawan said, talking concerning the water restrictions faced by means of the Indian staff all the way through their stay in Cape Town.
Indian ODI team now has X-factor to win anywhere: Dhawan
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