South Africa vs India 2018: 5 subtle reasons why Kohli & Co. lost the 4th ODI

#3 Recurrent errors

Missed chances cost India the match

To give a candid opinion, India were a bit too complacent in this match. Virat Kohli who hardly hit the ball in the air in the initial part of his innings in the first 3 ODIs, tried hitting too many lofted shots in this match. One such risky stroke brought about his downfall as he was caught by Miller in the infield off Morris' bowling.

While bowling also, the intensity was not up to the mark as compared to the first 3 games. Chahal bowled two no balls: the first of which cost Miller's wicket and Heinrich Klaasen hit the second one for a six. Shreyas Iyer also put down Miller at square leg off Chahal. Practically, these errors cost India the match.