India vs South Africa 2019: 3rd Test, Ranchi – South Africa’s Predicted Playing XI; This is the final chance in the series for South Africa to get the better off the Indian team. Though they have no chance to win the Test series, they will be looking to open their account in the ICC World Test Championship Points table.
South Africa’s Predicted Playing XI:
1. Zubayr Hamza:
This young South African batsman would get one more precious opportunity to showcase his talent. He can make use of this long format to a full extent if he gets going. He will replace Aiden Markram, who was injured after letting his frustration out on a solid object.
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2. Dean Elgar:
Dean Elgar. Credit: BCCI
It doesn’t matter what the conditions are, Dean Elgar always stands tall for his side. The flamboyant batsman already registered century in the series and would like to irritate the hosts at Ranchi as well. He also got the knack of picking wickets.
3. Theunis de Bruyn:
Theunis de Bruyn (Photo by Tharaka Basnayaka/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The flamboyant batsman is eager to deliver goods for the team and make things fall in place. But, unfortunately, he is failing on a regular basis. Bruyn would like to show his skills against spin attack at Ranchi.
4. Temba Bavuma:
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Bavuma has always been a fighter and would like to replicate the same against Indians as well. A crucial game of Bavuma. Already critic masters back home aren’t happy with his style of play.
5. Faf du Plessis:
Faf du Plessis (Credits: Twitter)
The skipper of South Africa Faf du Plessis is one of their finest batsmen and scoring runs for the team. Unfortunately, he is not converting them into big tallies, thus, making things look tough for his side. His captaincy will be tested.
6. Quinton de Kock:
Quinton de Kock. Photo credits: AFP
This left-handed batsman is pretty much crucial for the proteas down the order as he is capable of making the things turn quickly in mean overs. He already scored a century but his wicket-keeping will be the focal point.
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7. Vernon Philander:
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He proved why he is regarded as one of the best players for South Africa. Despite failing to pick wickets with the ball, he stood tall for the team down the order with his willow. Vernon will once again head into the game with Senurgood confidence.
8. Senuran Muthuswamy:
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He is always a good option for the team as he is a specialist in delivering the breakthroughs in tougher situations which would change the course of the match. Besides that, he is technically solid batsman down the order for South Africa.
9. George Linde:
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The absence of Keshav Maharaj will hurt the team both with the bat and ball. But, they got the perfect man to replace him. George Linde has been sensational in the domestic circuit with his willow and also got the knack to bag wickets.
10. Kagiso Rabada:
Kagiso Rabada. Credit: BCCI
On his day, he will just wrap things with ease for South Africa. This dynamic bowler is gently known as Pace specialist, he could be a vital bowler for the proteas with the new ball up front. Besides that, he has good records against India.
11. Lungi Ngidi:
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This speedster is always a threatening point for the opponent and a lethal weapon for the proteas. He is a specialist in providing breakthroughs in the initial overs which will break the momentum of the opponent.