Toss played a factor, we're 50-60 runs short on a lively wicket: Rahul

South Africa level series 1-1 with 8-wicket win over India in Gqeberha ODI; KL Rahul rues dropped catch & missed 50-60 runs.

India captain KL Rahul said losing the toss made a big difference as there was assistance for bowlers early on in the second ODI against South Africa in Gqeberha, and the visitors eventually were 50-60 runs short of what would have been a winning total.

Opener Tony de Zorzi slammed his maiden international ton to help South Africa register a comprehensive eight-wicket win over India in the second match to level the three-match series 1-1 on December 19.

Put into bat, India failed to string together substantial partnerships and were shot out for 211, a target which the Proteas surpassed with 7.3 overs to spare.

"Probably win the toss (on what he would like to change). There was a bit of help at the start (for bowlers). It was tough to bat on but a couple of us got set. Had we gone on, we could have gotten 50-60 runs extra and that would have made a difference," Rahul said after the match.

"When we batted, we thought even 240-250 would have been good. With a set batter, we might have gotten those runs. We lost wickets at crucial times."

Rahul, who scored 56 off 64 balls, said role clarity and execution is key to success for any cricketer.

"Each individual's game-plan and what they feel comfortable doing, as a team, you have to trust that. I have complete clarity and try to execute it. There is no right or wrong in cricket and you try to do the job for your team."