South Africa seem to be in a big confusion going into the WC. Although they have some exceptional /world class players in the team, somehow they are not able to get their act together and are also struggling with their no. 7!
Amla - an exquisite player more suited to hold on the innings.
DeKock has enough fire as an opener, and his conversion rate of 50's to 100's has been great. but somehow, the 5 match series in australia has been tough, lacking consistency that he showed earlier.
Duplesis and AB Devillers are well set but how much pressure can they carry.
Floaters include Miller, Roussow, Baherdin - who havent been able to show enough consistency which is a major cause of concern. Neither in 1st innings nor 2nd innings. That is making life difficult for the SA selectors.
Duminy will play a crucial role due to his batting as well as 10 overs of spin!
Probably, Steyn, Morkel and philander are their best bet as bowlers for the WC with Mclaren as the floater (bowling all rounder and a decently good death bowler) But they need more with the bowl.
I wonder the big hitting frylinck should be given a chance as a fast bowling all rounder and low order batsman who could also be used as a pinch hitter! He showed some prowess in the CLT20 but havent seen much of him, the SA selectors should know him better!
Tahir and the Peterson (slightly good low order batsman) will probably be the spinners joining in the squad.
Lets see if SA can settle better just in time before the WC.
Tahir and the Peterson (slightly good low order batsman) will probably be the spinners joining in the squad.
Lets see if SA can settle better just in time before the WC.
The key for them is going to be the no. 5,6,7 positions to fit in a better and well balanced playing 11 if they want to stake a claim for the WC15 trophy.
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