New Delhi. The decider of the five-match series was finally washed out by rain in Bengaluru and the series ended in a 2-2 draw. In this way, Rishabh Pant missed out on winning the series against South Africa in India as captain. The game started 50 minutes late due to rain after a 1-1 over cut, but when Team India’s score was 28 runs in 3.3 overs for the loss of 2 wickets, once again rain disturbed the match. The match was finally called off due to incessant rain.
After the match, captain Rishabh Pant said, “A lot of positive things have come out of this series. The kind of character the team showed after going 0-2 down was positive. As a team, we are at a stage where we have to win Looking for different ways.
As a player and as a captain, I can only think of giving my 100%. It is up to you guys to decide how I am performing as a player and as a captain, I can focus on giving my 100% every time I go on the field and keep improving for that.”
Rishabh after losing 5 consecutive tosses
After losing 5 consecutive tosses, Rishabh Pant said that “This is the first time I have lost so many toss, but it is not in my control.” After winning the fourth T20, Rishabh Pant had said that he would toss with the right hand in the last match but once again he failed to win the toss.
Pant on Test in England
Team India will play the last Test match against England in Birmingham from July 1. Rishabh Pant will also be a part of this team. He said that we are keen to win the Test to be played in England and personally I am looking forward to contribute more to the team with the bat.” The rest of the team, led by Rohit, have already reached England.