IND vs SA 2nd ODI: Aiden Markram reflects on his match-winning century in Raipur

In the second ODI match against Team India South Africa secured a victory by four wickets at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in New RaipurDuring the match South Africas opening batsman Aiden Markram smashed 110 runs off 98 deliveries His knock was laced with 10 boundaries and four maximumsReflecting on his matchwinning century Markram said that the pitch in Raipur had pace and swing following which he was trying to find some rhythmYes exactly Youve got to get through that initial period We saw in the first game what the middle order did and from my side I did feel a bit responsible that we just came up short If you kick on into the 70s the outcome could easily be different Tonight under lights the wicket had a bit more pace and swing so the plan was to get in find some rhythm and then push on from there he saidHe also said that the partnership with skipper Temba Bavuma felt solid and all the players chipped in and helped the side win the clashI cant remember the exact over but later in the innings we himself and Bavuma chatted and felt we were both set Thats normally when I try to play my shots If one of us gets out then you rebuild with the next batter The partnership felt solid Im proud of the boys for getting us over the line It was tricky at the end highpressure moments but the guys stayed calm and got the job done It definitely helps having a long batting lineup Markram said during postmatch presentationFurther speaking he said that having batting depth in the team and Keshav Maharaj who is also handy with the bat provides freedomWhen youve effectively got 8 batters and Kesh who can also chip in that gives you a lot of freedom As a team we want to play a positive brand take the game on and put bowlers under pressure When youve got depth you feel that freedom The middle order has really put their hands up over the past year Now its up to us at the top to set things up so they can entertain said the 31yearold cricketerThe Centurionborn cricketer also said that opening the innings is great until the ball starts swinging in and outIts tough to pick opening or middle order Everyone says opening is great because the field is up and the ball comes onto the bat nicely Thats true but when its swinging in and out it can be a challenge Still Im happy either way Its only been a few innings at the top again so I think once I settle in Ill start enjoying it even more he signed offThe third ODI match between Team India and South Africa is scheduled to be played at the ACAndashVDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on December 6With ANI Inputs