Van der Dussen, Miller shine but Proteas have bowling issues
RYAN VREDE rates the Proteas players on the weight of their performances in the series defeat by Pakistan.
RYAN VREDE rates the Proteas players on the weight of their performances in the series defeat by Pakistan.
Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen are both injury concerns for the Proteas ahead of the T20I series against Pakistan, which gets under way in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Pakistan sealed a 2-1 series victory on Wednesday, winning the third and final ODI against the Proteas by 28 runs in Centurion.
Fakhar Zaman struck back-to-back centuries, while Keshav Maharaj rallied with the ball as Pakistan posted 320-7 in their 50 overs on Wednesday.
Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma has won the toss and decided to bowl first as the Proteas made seven changes for the deciding ODI against Pakistan.
Proteas batsman Rassie van der Dussen has been ruled out of Wednesday’s third and final ODI against Pakistan due to injury.
Follow the live action from SuperSport Park where the Proteas take on Pakistan in the third and final ODI of the series.
Proteas bowling coach Charl Langeveldt has hinted that Dolphins quick Daryn Dupavillon is the most ‘like for like’ replacement for Anrich Nortje ahead of Wednesday’s final ODI against Pakistan.
Former Pakistan bowling quick Shoaib Akhtar believes Quinton de Kock’s actions during the Fakhar Zaman run-out incident this past Sunday damaged the spirit of cricket.
Proteas spinner Tabraiz Shamsi has aimed to clarify Fakhar Zaman’s controversial run-out incident at the Wanderers this past Sunday.
Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman and Proteas captain Temba Bavuma have both denied that the Quinton de Kock run-out incident this past Sunday was unfair.
The Proteas have the makings of a very good one-day side, and there’s a path for them to be among the format’s elite if they address some deficiencies, writes RYAN VREDE.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has applauded Fakhar Zaman’s incredible knock at the Wanderers this past Sunday, describing it as the best he’s seen.
Despite a stunning 193 from Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman, the Proteas held on for a 17-run victory in the ‘Pink ODI’ on Sunday to draw the series level 1-1.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined the Proteas 20% of their match-fee due to a slow over-rate during Friday’s first ODI against Pakistan.