We have to master the Batting Powerplay : Dhoni

It is said that God's Grace is in highlighting our mistakes. That is why people who go near God suffer. The Lord is only showing the devotee his mistakes. Hence, it is said the problems are beautiful and dangers are Grace.

His purposes ripen fast

Unfolding every hour
The bud may taste bitter still
But sweet will be the flower.

Now Dhoni says yesterday's match had exposed a hidden chink in the Indian armour. India has not yet mastered the batting Powerplay.

ODI is not just wild slogging. That is why Pathan & Afridi have not got going. Pinch hitters are good only if they click. Unless caution is mixed with aggression, the result can be catastrophic.

It should have been Sachin's night yesterday, but he threw it away with a careless shot, which triggered a great implosion. Such an implosion should never happen again. It is good that mistakes are committed in the league matches. Mistakes in the knock outs can be expensive and devastating. ( During the 2007 debacle, the heroes of India were absconding from public view ! ).

"The batting powerplay was the turning point of the match as we lost too many wickets during that period. After that, we should have curbed our instincts and looked to play out the 50 overs," said the disappointed Indian skipper.

India lost four wickets , that of Sachin, Kohli, Yuvraj and Pathan, most of them to lofted shots, during the Powerplay.

"Spectators love to see fours and sixes, but when you lose two-three wickets, you need to change your approach. When you have 270-280 runs on the board, batsmen want to play big shots." said the whirlwind wicketkeeper batsman.

"You need to curb your thinking. Different people have different roles and responsibilities."

Once the Indian middle order got out, Dale Steyn cleaned up the Indian tail. SA romped home with two balls to spare.

"Cricket is a cruel game. This is not the first time I've experienced it (the batting collapse). I am not disappointed, but it is a big learning curve and it happens with all sides."

"Sometimes, when you look for those extra 20 runs, you risk a few things and end up with 30-40 runs less, which can matter in the end. Today was an ideal example of that."