It was Pakistan's game for 35 overs - coach Kirsten on India loss
Gary Kirsten admits they let victory over India slip through their fingers
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00:00 First of all, it wasn't a small total on that wicket.
00:02 It was a good total.
00:03 I think we knew that.
00:04 It was always going to be a good game.
00:07 And secondly, we've still got a chance in the tournament.
00:11 So we get two wins, we've still got a chance to go through.
00:14 So we're still hopeful that things can play in our hands.
00:18 Obviously, we've got to play a lot better cricket than what we are playing.
00:22 And I think it just comes down to executing our skills together as batters and bowlers.
00:29 I thought the bowlers bowled outstandingly today.
00:31 Probably gave away 10 or 15 runs at the end where we shouldn't have.
00:36 I knew it was going to be a really tight game because it's not an easy wicket to bat on.
00:40 And sometimes a small little attention to details can make a massive, massive difference.
00:45 But credit to the bowlers.
00:46 I thought they did a great job in the hole.
00:50 To be honest with you, we had that game for 35 of the 40 overs.
00:57 Really, we had the game.
00:58 We played good cricket and did everything that we needed to.
01:01 So it's a disappointing loss.
01:03 We accept the loss and we take the heat because the team hasn't done well.
01:07 And we'll do what we can to try and rectify it.
01:10 I've been here for 12 days.
01:12 So it's a new journey for me, understanding the players that are going to win games for Pakistan,
01:19 which is what you're looking for.