ICC World Cup 2019: South Africa vs West Indies - South Africa's Predicted Playing XI, Analysis

Published - 09 Jun 2019, 07:04 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:00 AM

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South Africa have their backs against the wall in the ongoing tournament as they have lost the first three matches. The Proteas will not take on West Indies at Rose Bowl and they would like to get off the mark in the tournament. The South African team will need to pull up their socks and would aim to turn the tables. We take a look at South Africa’s Predicted Playing XI and Analysis.

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On the other hand, West Indies have impressed with their performances. In fact, the Windies had a good chance to go over the line against Australia but failed to do so. The Carribean nation has come up with good bowling performances and they would like to put the Rainbow nation on the backfoot.

Here is South Africa’s Predicted Playing XI and Analysis:

Hashim Amla

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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It is a do or die situation for the Proteas.

JP Duminy

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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

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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

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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

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The leg-spinner had gone wicketless in the previous match against India. Tahir will like to hit the straps against the West Indies and bring his experience to the table.

Beuran Hendricks

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The southpaw seamer can make his World Cup debut. Hendricks can replace Tabraiz Shamsi in the playing XI who had gone wicketless against India.

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