In the 1st ODI between India and South Africa at Johannesburg, Indian debutant Opener Sai Sudarshan scored an attacking 55 off just 43 deliveries with a strike rate of 127.91. In his knock, he scored 9 boundaries, mostly through the off side region. Sai Sudarshan displayed sublime elegance of left hand batsman in his cover drives.
While South Africa were able to strike early by getting the wicket of Ruturaj Gaikwad early in the run chase, Sai Sudharsan and Shreyas Iyer put on a 88-run stand for the second wicket to help India win the match comfortably. India comprehensively beat South Africa in the 1st ODI and announced the arrival.
On the back of Sai Sudharsan’s stunning half-century, India were able to chase down a modest 117-run target and go 1-0 up in the three-match series. Skipper KL Rahul displayed quite brilliant leadership as his field placements were quite top notch and smart.
He Wakes Up In The Morning And Does Yoga – Dinesh Karthik Opens Up On Sai Sudharsan’s Routine
In a recent discussion in Cricbuzz, Veteran keeper-batter Dinesh Karthik talks about Sai Sudarshan’s routine, which includes Yoga and Suryanamaskar. DK and Sai Sudarshan had the opportunity to play together in the recently concluded Vijay Hazare Trophy.
“Sai Sudarshan is a very sorted kid. He was there with me in the recently concluded Vijay Hazare Trophy. He got a hundred in the first game against Goa on a tough pitch and batter beautifully. The skills are there to see. But for me, what stands out from that boy, is how hard he works,” said Dinesh Karthik
“Sai Sudharsan has such a tough routine; it is not even funny. He wakes up in the morning and does yoga, comes to the ground, does a warmup, and then again does suryanamaskar, and then goes out to bat,” he stated.
“In between that, if he you have decided to field first, you should see the amount of effort he puts in in just the warmups. Sai Sudharsan is a boy who needs ounces of energy because he has so much effort to give in for every game, and that literally shines through in his career so far.” he added.