Score Heavy in First Innings in Ranchi: Faf du Plessis Tells SA Batsmen

Ranchi: Having already lost the three-match series, South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis has called on his players to come out with improved performance, especially with the bat when they face India in the final Test beginning Saturday in Ranchi.

“We need to put big runs on the board in the first innings,” said du Plessis while addressing a press conference on Thursday.

“When you get runs in the first innings anything from there is possible. For us first innings runs will be vital and then anything could happen in the second innings,” he added.

The Proteas skipper also underlined the importance of reverse swing, a thing which has already been stated by their premier pacer Kagiso Rabada.

“It is really important that you prepare as much as you can and make it as tough as possible,” du Plessis said.

“I think wicket will spin, I looked at the pitch and it looks dry and hard. So I think reverse swing and spin will play a factor in this Test match,” he added. IANS

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