The outcome of the second Test of the current series between India and South Africa may have been influenced by the toss, according to star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. In the last Test of the red-ball leg of the all-format series, India was given an enormous goal of 549.
During the first two days of the match, Jadeja noted that the ground at Barsapara Cricket Stadium was far better for batting. He also emphasised how the pitch’s characteristics altered significantly during the game and began to significantly aid spinners.
As a bowler, you see, there were no marks on the wicket throughout the first two days of bowling. The wicket had a mirror-like sheen. Because the fast bowler had gotten a wicket, the spinners were used more when it came time to bowl. Their balls were bouncing and rotating. In cricket, the situation is crucial. According to The Hindu, Jadeja said, “If it had been the other way around, if we were 300 runs ahead and they came to bat, then it’s possible that we would have won by a large margin.”
The seasoned cricket player recognised the significance of the toss. The spinners of the tourists were able to get much more assistance from the surface, Jadeja said.
“Part of the game is whether you win or lose the toss. However, the game is affected. You will perceive the spinners as typical and unremarkable while you are bowling for the first time and nothing is occurring on the wicket. However, you will notice that every bowler appears large when you are 300 runs ahead. That’s how it is. “Hopefully, we won’t dwell too much on what went wrong,” he continued.
On Day 4, India had already lost their opening batsmen to stumping. In the opening session of the last day, they lost three more wickets. Simon Harmer, the Player of the Match from the series-opening match, picked up all three of them. The Proteas, who have now taken eight of 15 wickets while bowling spin, have a clear advantage. Marco Jansen has scooped up the other seven of them.
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