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India vs South Africa 2019: 1st T20I, Dharamsala – South Africa’s Predicted Playing XI; After a poor display in the ICC World Cup 2019, the time has come for South Africa to get their fans back to the stadiums. Under a new skipper, South Africa is willing to make a mark in India. The series is going to be a massive assignment for youngsters, as good performances will extend their survival in International cricket.

South Africa’s Predicted Playing XI:

1. Quinton de Kock:

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Quinton De Kock does not have a very flattering international record for South Africa but he has some excellent returns in domestic cricket. However, he was the third-highest run-getter in IPL 2019 and aggregated 529 runs in 16 innings at an average of 35.26 and strike rate of 132.91.

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2. Reeza Hendricks:

Reeza Hendricks, South Africa
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Reeza Hendricks has a fine T20 record having scored above 3000 runs in 117 matches at an average of 36.25. He was in good form in the List-A matches for South Africa A and slammed a hundred against India A in Thiruvananthapuram.

3. Rassie Van der Dussen:

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Van Der Dussen was the highest scorer of the Mzansi Super League 2018, playing a pivotal role in his team’s victory. He scored 469 runs at an average of 58.62 and strike rate of 138.75. And also, he impressed everyone in his short stint so far.

4. David Miller:

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David Miller is the most ‘internationally’ experienced player in the Proteas squad having played 70 T20Is for South Africa. Miller is the most explosive and dangerous batsman for South Africa. He is their premium batsman, who can turn the tables.

5. Dwayne Pretorious:

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The right-handed all-rounder is one of the big names in South Africa. The flamboyant all-rounder will be very helpful for the team during crunch times. The lanky all-rounder would like to prove a point.

6. Andile Phehlukwayo:

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The young all-rounder is the leading wicket-taker for South Africa in 2019 with 12 wickets in 5 matches at an average of 12.75 and strike rate of 9.5. He is a useful all-rounder, who can turn the tables with his hard-hitting down the order.

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7. George Linde:

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He is another talented all-rounder in the squad who bowls left-arm orthodox and has a good strike rate batting in the lower-order. He has picked 77 wickets in 75 T20 matches and has a strike rate of almost 140 in the format.

8. Anrich Nortje:

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One of the fast bowlers, who would have been experienced player by now if injuries stayed away from him. The flamboyant bowler is capable of generating extreme pace and has already been there best bowler alongside Rabada.

9. Kagiso Rabada:

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Kagiso Rabada (L) and Virat Kohli. (Credits: BCCI)

Rabada doesn’t require any introduction and already he got beautiful records on Indian soil. Last year, for Delhi, he was a force to reckon with in IPL 2019. One of those, who can destroy the opposition single-handedly.

10. Beuran Hendricks:

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Left-arm fast-medium Beuran Hendricks not only adds variety to the attack but is another wicket-taking option for South Africa. He has picked 89 T20 wickets in just 64 matches at a strike rate of 14.4.

11. Tabraiz Shamsi:

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Tabraiz Shamsi is South Africa’s version of Kuldeep Yadav. He has a good T20 record having picked 119 wickets in 112 innings at a strike rate of 20.2 and economy of 7.28.

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