South Africa and Afghanistan, the two teams who are at the bottom of the points table will take on each other in the 21st match of the World Cup. In fact, both of these two teams are yet to get a win under their bag and would be desperate to get off the mark. We take a look at South Africa Predicted Playing XI and Analysis for the match against Afghanistan.
Meanwhile, South Africa’s last match against West Indies was washed out due to rain. Thus, South Africa was able to get amongst the points. On the other hand, Afghanistan hasn’t come up with a collective effort. In fact, there is no doubt that they need to pull up the socks in the batting department.
Here is South Africa’s Predicted Playing XI and Analysis:
Hashim Amla
Hashim Amla has been disappointing with the bat. In fact, Amla was in good form before the World Cup and showed good form in the warm-matches.
Quinton de Kock
The southpaw batsman is going to hold the key for South Africa as he is the man in form. The left-hander will like to deliver the goods.
Faf du Plessis
The South African skipper had scored 38 runs against India. However, Faf du Plessis will need to get big runs for his team to help them post a big score.
Rassie van der Dussen
The right-hander has shown good promise in the young days of his career. However, Rassie van der Dussen will need to convert his starts into substantial scores.
David Miller
The southpaw batsman had scored 31 runs in the last match against India. Miller hasn’t been consistent in the recent past and would aim to get going in do or die matches.
It is a do or die situation for the Proteas.
JP Duminy
The southpaw’s recent form is a concern for the South African team. Duminy has not delivered the goods and he would need to get back into form.
Andile Phehlukwayo
The all-rounder had scored a good knock of 34 runs against India. Furthermore, Phehlukwayo has been right on the money with his bowling.
Chris Morris
The right-hander had finally come up with a good batting performance as he scored a quickfire knock of 42 runs. Morris also bowled with fire and scalped one wicket against India.
Kagiso Rabada
The southpaw batsman scored a good knock of 31 runs to help his team post a competitive total. Rabada bowled his heart out against India and took two wickets.
Imran Tahir
The leg-spinner had gone wicketless in the previous match against India. Tahir will like to hit the straps against Afghanistan and bring his experience to the table.
Beuran Hendricks
The southpaw seamer can make his World Cup debut. Hendricks can replace Tabraiz Shamsi in the playing XI who had gone wicketless against India.