When the caravan sets out for the most recent T20 World Cup in Australia, which begins October 16, South Africa hopes to build on its successes from the previous edition. No one gave the Proteas a chance to win four of their five games in a Super 12 group that included Australia and England, but they did it despite missing out on the semifinals in the UAE due to NRR count. In addition to the two teams who qualified for the preliminary round, they will also face Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India in their Super 12 group, which is led by Temba Bavuma. However, South Africa has only participated in a small number of T20 Internationals since their impressive campaign in the Middle East, winning six of their twelve matches. For the three weeks they will spend in Australia with the possibility to win their first ICC World Cup trophy, South Africa's toughest task will be to overcome the lack of strong preparations while continuing to improve their game. With the exception of middle-order batter Rassie van der Dussen.
NEWS OF THE PLAYERS
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South Africa has kept the majority of the UAE touring group for the journey to Australia. After putting up a strong showing in domestic T20 tournaments all over the world, Rilee Rossouw has returned to the team as the Kolpak in the English county system of the UK has been eliminated. In order to give the bowling attack variety and options with the new ball, the selectors have brought in left-arm pacer Wayne Parnell.Tristan Stubbs, a rising young batter, has helped the Proteas team, which will be without all-rounder Dwaine Pretorious due to injury. His successor has been announced as Marco Jansen.
FULL SQUAD
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Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi, Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (captain), Reeza Hendricks, Keshav Maharaj, Rillee Rossouw, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, and Wayne Parnell are among the players.
Reserves: Andile Phehlukwayo and Bjorn Fortuin
Miller, who is entering the T20 World Cup in brilliant form, has blasted his runs at a strike-rate of 186.18 for the year, averaging 56.60 runs per innings. The left-hander has always been a fantastic fast-bowler, but more recently, he has improved significantly in his ability to bowl against spin. Klaasen's spin-handling skills will be crucial in a group where South Africa must compete against at least three Asian teams. South Africa has the tactical upper hand over their rivals thanks to the right-handed batter and goalkeeper. He averages a respectable 33.87 and has a spin SR of 153.97 in T20 Internationals. The success of Proteas will depend on Klaasen. The all-rounders named in the reserves for the T20 World Cup were Marco Jansen and Andile Phehlukwayo, with Jansen being named as the substitute. Jansen has been replaced on the roster as a reserve by Lizaad Williams. Temba Bavuma's strike rate in the game's shortest format has been a subject of controversy, thus the Proteas' captain's performance is a major cause for concern.
OVERVIEW OF THE TEAM
The fast bowling of this team is its greatest asset because they have a wide range of excellent fast bowling alternatives who can bowl at over 140 mph and a diverse attack. Additionally, their top order hitting and finishing are both strong. Rassie Van Der Dussen's absence, which will be a major setback for South Africa, is their biggest vulnerability, and their middle order batting is also subpar when compared to the other batting possibilities. Additionally, their spinners lack much power. Temba Bavuma has the chance to lead this South African squad and score runs, and David Miller has the chance to boost the middle order, which appears to be weak. Together, both players have a fantastic opportunity to win the first ICC event for their countryOther teams may threaten them due to their limited alternatives for spin bowling, and the top bowling attacks in the game may be able to exploit their middle order. This squad needs to be cautious due of threats.
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Rassie van der Dussen's injury couldn't have come at a worse time for South Africa. The 33-year-old injured his finger but proceeded to play during the second Test against England in Manchester. He had to take a trip home after the game was over, and now he's probably going to have surgery, which will keep him out of action for at least six weeks. South Africa finished fourth in the T20 World Cup 2021 after winning four of its five games. South Africa won four straight games against the West Indies (by 8 wickets), Sri Lanka (by 4 wickets), Bangladesh (by 6 wickets), and England after losing their opener match to Australia by five wickets (10 runs).
