India’s four-wicket defeat to South Africa in the second ODI at Raipur raised a critical question: how did a team posting 358/5 still end up on the losing side? Captain KL Rahul offered a brutally honest explanation - and it revolved around a single decisive factor that changed the entire complexion of the match. In a high-scoring thriller where both sides crossed 350, dew became the biggest game-changer, turning India’s well-planned defence into a near-impossible task. Rahul admitted he was “kicking himself” for losing the toss for the second consecutive match, a moment that handed South Africa a massive strategic edge.

Were India’s 358 Runs Truly Enough?

On paper, 358/5 appeared match-winning — thanks to the brilliance of Virat Kohli (102 off 93), notching his 53rd ODI hundred, and Rut

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