India vs South Africa: India’s Batting Crumbles Under Proteas Pressure
Muthu Narayanan
India's World Cup hopes dented: Ten Doeschate admits big mistakes
Summary
- Coach Ten Doeschate defended Axar Patel's exclusion, favoring Washington Sundar.
- South Africa defeated India by 76 runs in a crucial Super 8 match.
- Ten Doeschate admitted significant errors were made in the team's performance.
India's batting coach Ryan ten Doeschate admits 'grand scale' mistakes after a 76-run T20 World Cup loss to South Africa. Learn about the controversial selection and team's future.
Team India's batting coach Ryan ten Doeschate admitted to a "grand scale" mess-up after the team's 76-run defeat to South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage on February 22, 2026. The decision to leave out vice-captain Axar Patel in favor of Washington Sundar for match-ups against South African batters was heavily debated.
Ten Doeschate explained the management also desired Rinku Singh at number eight, viewing him as an extra batter. However, both Sundar and Rinku Singh failed to significantly impact the game. This loss has severely impacted India's prospects of reaching the semifinals. The coach urged the team to regroup for upcoming matches against Zimbabwe on February 26, 2026, and West Indies.
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