Proteas middle-order batsman Heinrich Klaasen says the team has taken much confidence from the nail-biting nine-run victory over India as they prepare for the second clash in Ranchi on Sunday.
Klaasen, who did not get a game in the recently concluded T20 series defeat against the same opponents, played a pivotal role with the bat alongside David Miller.
Chasing 250 for victory, India looked out of it early before an unbeaten 86 by Sanju Samson, who shared two half-century partnerships with Shreyas Iyer and Shardul Thakur to take the hosts to within 10 runs of victory. “Our game plan was to sweep both ways and it worked tonight, so I am glad we could go back to our different game plans for spinners in different conditions.
“Many people may look past his innings but he was vital to getting us in a good position for when I came in and later when Miller arrived.
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