Shikhar Dhawan

2022 - 10 - 9

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Dhawan's 'thanks Maharaj' remark after India's win leaves everyone ... (Hindustan Times)

Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan turned the game around for India as the chase was wrapped up with 4.1 overs to spare. But for Dhawan, he rather credited South ...

However, a match-winning partnership between Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan turned the game around for India as the chase was wrapped up with 4.1 overs to spare. Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan turned the game around for India as the chase was wrapped up with 4.1 overs to spare. Also get updates on [Indian Cricket Team](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/indian-cricket-team)and [Cricket Live Score](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/live-score)of ongoing matches. Plan was to take on the bowlers in the first 10 overs as we knew it could get difficult in the middle overs. Dhawan, however, did credit Iyer and Ishan for their effort. 278 was never an intimidating target for Team India, but South Africa did see a glimmer of hope when both Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill departed inside the powerplay.

IND vs SA 2nd ODI: Shikhar Dhawan reveals Team India 'gameplan ... (Zee News)

Team India captain Shikhar Dhawan said the toss of coins also worked perfectly for the team as South Africa chose to bat first.

When I went in to bat, I spoke to Ishan and he was in the mindset to take on the bowlers. Motivated for that, let’s see what’s in store for me and the team.” So we decided to play the ball on merit and see how it goes. Dhawan said the toss of coins also worked perfectly for the team as South Africa chose to bat first. Thanks to (stand-in captain) Keshav (Maharaj) that he chose to bat,” Dhawan said with a laugh. “The ball was coming on nicely but it was keeping low.

Shikhar Dhawan trends on Twitter after he failed yet again in second ... (Telangana Today)

Shikhar Dhawan-led Indian team beat South Africa by 7 wickets in the second ODI of the three-match series. Team India gunned down the target of 279,

A large crowd of fans had thronged the hotel and airport to catch a glimpse of their favorite cricketers. They want to see Shikhar back in the Indian team for the ICC 2023 World Cup, which will be hosted by India. Has nobody helped Shikar Dhawan how to play the ball , he gets out by playing back foot . The Southpaw was clean bowled in the bowling of Wayne Parnell when Shikar tried to come down the pitch to play a shot. Chasing a huge target, India desperately needed a good start but lost an early wicket in the form of Shikar Dhawan in the third over. Team India gunned down the target of 279, riding on Shreyas Iyer’s century.

'Thanks to Keshav that he chose to bat' - Shikhar Dhawan at his ... (CricTracker)

Shikhar Dhawan left the experts in splits by crediting South Africa's stand-in skipper Keshav Maharaj for the win in Ranchi.

[Shikhar Dhawan](https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/selectors-have-decided-rohit-sharma-shikhar-dhawan-as-openers-for-2023-odi-world-cup-saba-karim/) further noted the game-changing partnership between the young duo and hailed them for batting through the tough phase. Dhawan replied saying, “Worked perfectly well for us, thanks to Keshav that he chose to bat. Kishan was unlucky to miss out on a fantastic century by just seven runs, while Iyer got to the well deserved three-figure mark.

Shikhar Dhawan thanks Keshav Maharaj for winning the toss and ... (DNA India)

Shikhar Dhawan started his post-match presentation in a hilarious manner, thanking his counterpart Keshav Maharaj for choosing to bat first.

The plan was to take on the bowlers in the first 10 overs as we knew it could get difficult in the middle overs. “The toss Worked perfectly well for us, thanks to Keshav that he chose to bat (smiles). South Africa posted a total of 278 on the board, batting for 50 overs, but India chased it down comfortably with seven wickets and 25 balls to spare.

India vs South Africa: Captain Shikhar Dhawan heaps praise on ... (India Today)

India vs South Africa, 2nd ODI: India captain Shikhar Dhawan praised his bowlers after levelling the 3-match series. He particularly pointed out at Shabaz ...

In particular, he pointed out debutant Shabaz Ahmed who clinched his maiden wicket on debut inside the first powerplay of the game. The ball was coming on nicely but it was keeping low. He particularly pointed out at Shabaz Ahmed for bowling well in the first 10 overs.