India\u2019s victory was built on an important 100-run partnership between Tilak Verma and Pandya, providing the team with a strong total. The bowlers then dominated, with Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy delivering crucial spells that disrupted South Africa\u2019s pursuit and secured the series victory convincingly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking on JioStar, Dale Steyn dissected South Africa\u2019s chase collapse against Bumrah, saying, \u201cIt\u2019s the Bumrah effect\u2014you can\u2019t let him bowl four overs without damage. South Africa played it safe, surviving him while attacking others, but once he got Quinton de Kock, it triggered Hardik\u2019s wicket, then Chakaravarthy\u2019s flow.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Chasing 230-240 demands fighting fire with fire; you can\u2019t let elite bowlers dictate. Bumrah always creates that window for others\u2014South Africa should\u2019ve gone after him harder, as he\u2019ll get you out anyway if you just wait.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also opined on Chakaravarthy\u2019s dominance over South Africa\u2019s middle order, stating, \u201cMany South Africans struggle to pick Varun Chakaravarthy\u2014Aiden Markram reads him best but still gets out to him often because he plays aggressively. Others like Ferreira get completely foxed by his soft prods and uncertain spin. He has a clear edge over their middle order; even Markram\u2019s now cautious, which is the last mindset a batter wants against him.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Chasing 230-240 demands fighting fire with fire; you can\u2019t let elite bowlers dictate. Bumrah always creates that window for others\u2014South Africa should\u2019ve gone after him harder, as he\u2019ll get you out anyway if you just wait.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"You see it in his stance and presence\u2014he\u2019s operating at another level mentally, unbreakable in a game that\u2019s all about mental battles. All these players are skilled, but he\u2019s elevated beyond.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n