South Africa failed to put India under pressure after an early run out by AB de Villiers to dismiss Rohit Sharma in the fourth over.<\/p>\n
Player of the match Shikhar Dhawan\u2019s 135 was the major difference between South Africa and India when the two teams went head to head in a Group B clash of the weekend. His innings, together with a 73 from Ajinkya Rahane helped India to 307\/7.<\/p>
Dhawan said, \u201cIt was important for to build partnerships through out. After losing the first wicket we just needed to stay at the crease and keep wickets in hand.\u201d<\/p>\n
In reply, the South Africans only managed 177 all out after a poor bowling and batting performance. South Africa lost the wicket of Quinton de Kock for 7 after trying to play one too many shots, followed by Hashim Amla for 22.<\/p>
De Villiers said, \u201cThe run outs cost us dearly today, including mine. I feel restricting the Indians to 307 was a good effort.\u201d<\/p>\n
Asked whether South Africa may have made a mistake by playing six batsmen instead of seven, de Villiers said, \u201cIt turned out to be a good decision after all, after losing Vernon Philander earlier on, I really needed Wayne Parnell\u2019s overs.\u201d<\/p>\n
South Africa\u2019s next game is against the West Indies on Friday February 27 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.<\/p>\n
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