After pacer Nandre Burger took 3\/30, while Keshav Maharaj and Beuran Hendricks picked 2\/51 and 2\/34 respectively to bowl out India for 211, left-handed opener Tony de Zorzi smashed a superb 119 not out off 122 balls, laced with nine fours and six sixes, to chase down the total in 42.3 overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cA lot better than a couple of days ago. Much better overall performance. Much better with the ball and in the field. It was going around when the openers went out to bat. They (Zorzi and Reeza Hendricks) put up a 100-run partnership and set up the game - that was great.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThat was not an acceptable performance. We let ourselves down in the first game. Strong emphasis to chase well, and the mindset was to chase it down well. Much more confident unit, I would assume, after this game,\u201d said Markram after the match ended.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Talking of Burger, who also got an IPL deal of INR 50 lakhs from the Rajasthan Royals in Tuesday\u2019s auction, Markram said, \u201cThe breeze played a bit of a factor. It was a fresh wicket so we expected it to go around. Nandre was being wasted from that end, thought he might as well bowl from the other end and throw rockets.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt was fairly simple otherwise - bowl in the right areas and get the most out of the wicket. Not too sure (about the par score). Always felt we were in the game with the ball. It was a tough wicket to bat on but if you applied yourself, you could get big runs. Maybe high 200s (was a par score).\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking of de Zorzi, who was playing just his fourth ODI, Markram commented, \u201cIt was huge for him. To put in a performance like that, to remain not out at the end and to remember how the crowd was to him, we were pretty much in awe. It was fantastic to watch. Hopefully the first of many for him, and the dressing room enjoyed it.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The ODI series between India and South Africa stands at 1-1, and is now headed towards the decider at Paarl on Thursday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sa-put-in-much-better-overall-performance-says-aiden-markram-after-8-wicket-win.jpeg", "alt_img": "SA put in much better overall performance, says Aiden Markram after 8-wicket win", "alt_title": "SA put in much better overall performance, says Aiden Markram after 8-wicket win", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "SA Put In Much Better Overall Performance, Says Aiden Markram After 8-wicket Win On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "SA Put In Much Better Overall Performance, Says Aiden Markram After 8-wicket Win, South Africa: South Africa skipper Aiden Markram was mighty pleased over his team\u2019s eight-wicket triumph over India in the second.", "seo_keywords": "South Africa, Aiden Markram, Nandre Burger, Keshav Maharaj, Beuran Hendricks, Reeza Hendricks, Rajasthan Royals, The ODI", "tag": "", "tagging": "South Africa, Aiden Markram, Nandre Burger, Keshav Maharaj, Beuran Hendricks, Reeza Hendricks, Rajasthan Royals, The ODI", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "sa-put-in-much-better-overall-performance-says-aiden-markram-after-8-wicket-win", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "700", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2023-12-20 12:34:03", "updated": "2023-12-20 12:34:03", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "South Africa, Aiden Markram, Nandre Burger, Keshav Maharaj, Beuran Hendricks, Reeza Hendricks, Rajasthan Royals, The ODI", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2023-12-20 12:34:03", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "1", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/sa-put-in-much-better-overall-performance-says-aiden-markram-after-8-wicket-win-134399" }