Fell few runs short at the end, says Aiden Markaram after losing T20I series against West Indies

Sandton [South Africa], March 29 (ANI): South Africa ended up on the dropping facet after placing up a hard-fought battle in opposition to a robust West Indies facet within the remaining T20I match of three-match sequence on Tuesday on the Wanderers Stadium.

South Africa as soon as once more discovered themselves in a tricky spot after West Indies managed to place up a rating of 220 on the board.

Within the post-match convention, South African skipper Aiden Markram gave his verdict on the sequence decider.

"Good sport for the impartial viewer. Fell few runs brief on the finish. There was a stage once we would have appreciated to wrap it up for 170-180. Something beneath 200 was our purpose. It's all the time ifs and buts. However we should always do some self reflection. To cease batters at these venues, you want wickets. You all the time must preserve attacking. Was difficult at instances. Not nice to lose. Hurting just a little," Markram mentioned.

South African opening pair as soon as once more laid the groundwork. Reeza Hendricks's knock of 83(44) acted because the gasoline which stored the scoreboard ticking within the midst of the battle. When issues began to warmth up Markram stepped in to play an unbeaten captain's knock of 35(18).

Within the nineteenth over Alzarri Joseph broke South Africa's momentum by selecting up wickets of the ability hitter Heinrich Klaasen and Wayne Parnell. Markram bore the whole weight of South Africa's hope of clinching the sequence within the remaining over. With 26 runs wanted within the final 6 balls, Markram had a bit an excessive amount of in the long run.

After the match, West Indies skipper Rovman Powell collected the trophy and the entire West Indies staff celebrated collectively.

South Africa doesn't have a lot time to stress over their sequence loss in opposition to West Indies. In lower than two days South Africa shall be again in motion to play an important two-match ODI sequence in opposition to the Netherlands. Their destiny shall be in their very own fingers as this sequence will determine whether or not they are going to instantly qualify for the upcoming ICC Males's Cricket World Cup.

South Africa will play their first match in opposition to Netherlands at Sahara Park Willowmoore Cricket Stadium on Friday. (ANI)