5 times India's best batsmen failed in a big match
Indian batsmen, bar a few, failed in the final ODI giving South Africa a resounding series victoryIndia lost to South Africa by 214 runs in the final ODI at Mumbai which is now the second heaviest defeat incurred by the Indian team in terms of the margin of runs. Not only had the Indian bowlers failed, but also the batsmen could not put up a decent effort while chasing.Delving into the past throws up numerous instances when the hallowed Indian batting order failed and India's batsmen let the team down on the big stage. Here are 5 times India's best batsmen failed in a big match.
#5 ICC World Cup 2nd Semi-final, 2015
Even the most die-hard cricket fanatic could be forgiven for remaining optimistic about India's chances even after Australia posted 328 on the board in the second semi-final in the 2015 World Cup. Smith had scored a superb century and big things were expected of the Indian batsmen as it seemed to be a decent pitch to bat on.
Rohit Sharma, Dhawan and Rahane all got starts but failed to convert them into big ones. Virat Kohli earned the ire of the fans for failing to deliver on the big stage. Dhoni waged a lone battle, but India were never really in the game. India were ultimately bowled out for 233 as all the dreams and optimism came crashing down.