Open Mic: Was it right for India to pick Hooda over Axar?
One of India's changes in the loss against South Africa at the T20 World Cup has raised debate
30/10Result
30th Match, Group 2 (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Perth, Oct 30 2022
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![India]( "India")
133/9 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
137/5 (19.4/20 ov)
Player of the Match
30/10Result
30th Match, Group 2 (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Perth, Oct 30 2022
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![India]( "India")
133/9 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
137/5 (19.4/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Fleming on Rahul: Lock him in and give him confidence
Uthappa and du Plessis agree with Fleming, saying the Indian team management should back him to come good
Du Plessis: Been impressed with Markram over the last 12 months
Faf du Plessis and Robin Uthappa on Markram's rise as South Africa's No. 4 batter
Faf du Plessis: 'Suryakumar Yadav's composure stands out, never seen him frantic'
Faf du Plessis, Stephen Fleming and Robin Uthappa on what's special about Suryakumar Yadav's technique and temperament
Du Plessis: Ngidi is South Africa's best line-and-length bowler
Stephen Fleming and Faf du Plessis shower praise on Lungi Ngidi
How should batters tackle the bounce at Perth?
'It's about sticking to strong foundations', says Tom Moody
Bhuvneshwar: If we had taken those catches, things could've been different
India fast bowler talks about the missed opportunities and why Ashwin wasn't held back for the 20th over
Aiden Markram: Not doubting Bavuma's ability
"His leadership and on-field calls have been excellent"
Nortje: 'We cover a lot of bases with our attack'
The South Africa quick is very impressed with the variety in their attack and backs them to win the T20 World Cup
Rathour: The conditions demanded Kohli to play in a certain way
India's batting coach says Kohli is adaptable and also backs KL Rahul to come good
Match Coverage
All Match NewsDeepak Hooda for Axar Patel, and no yorkers - why did India do that?
India's defeat to South Africa raised some questions over their tactics. We attempt to answer them
Lungi Ngidi leads the line as South Africa's quicks display their title credentials
Pacy Perth pitch proves tailor-made for battery of fast bowlers in statement victory
Rohit on giving Ashwin the 18th over - 'I have seen what happens in the last over with spinners'
India's captain also conceded that his players were "a little poor in the field" and "gave too many chances"
Ngidi, Parnell, Markram, Miller lead South Africa past India
On a typically pacy Perth pitch, the SA bowlers set the game up before their batters completed the job
Fleming: 'Very hard to find an area of weakness' in Suryakumar's game
Faf du Plessis, meanwhile, has hailed the India batter for his composure and his ability to 'go through the gears'
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
| First Round Group A | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.667 |
| NED | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.162 |
| NAM | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.73 |
| UAE | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1.235 |
| First Round Group B | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ZIM | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.2 |
| IRE | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.105 |
| SCOT | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.304 |
| WI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.563 |
| Group 1 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| NZ | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2.113 |
| ENG | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0.473 |
| AUS | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -0.173 |
| SL | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.422 |
| IRE | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1.615 |
| AFG | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -0.571 |
| Group 2 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| IND | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1.319 |
| PAK | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1.028 |
| SA | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0.874 |
| NED | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.849 |
| BAN | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1.176 |
| ZIM | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1.138 |