IND vs SA: "South Africa Will Be Expecting A Lot From Kagiso Rabada" - Zaheer Khan Highlights The Threat Posed By The Pacer

Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan feels that Kagiso Rabada will be the player to keep an eye out for from the South African side in the impending five-match T20I series against India, beginning June 9.   

The right-arm pacer was the most noteworthy wicket-taker among pacers in the late closed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Guaranteeing 24 wickets in 14 matches in his first season for the Punjab Kings, the 27-year-old was seemingly one of the top performers of the season. 

South Africa Will Be Expecting Kagiso Rabada To Deliver

Noticing that Rabada would be a vital weapon for the guests against a stacked Indian batting unit, Zaheer Khan said on Cricbuzz: 

We’ve seen how Rabada has gone on about his business along with Quinton de Kock as well. Every time you talk about the team doing well here, they say bowlers win you games.” 

He added: 

“So, South Africa will be expecting a lot from Rabada, continuing with his wicket-taking form. We know the Indian team is going to be strong with their batting lineup so, South Africa will be hoping that their bowling is equal to the challenge.” 

South Africa Select Full Strength Team To Face India

In four T20I matches against India, the express pacer has four wickets at an economy of 7.53 runs per over. 

Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Wayne Parnell, Dwaine Pretorius, and Marco Jansen will be among the pace bowlers he will lead.  

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has chosen a dangerous lineup for the five-match away series, despite their top players competing in the IPL. 

India, on the other hand, has taken a different approach, resting numerous experienced players after a gruelling two-month IPL season. 

Zaheer Khan Picks India As Favorite For The Series Against South Africa

Despite not having Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, or Mohammad Shami, Zaheer Khan has selected the Men in Blue as favourites to win the series. 

The 43-year-old said: 

“When you look at these two teams, on paper you would feel that this would be an evenly fought series, there will be some exciting cricket, some close games, that’s what I am looking forward to from this series.

As far as prediction is concerned, India head into the series as favourites, there is no doubt about it. The home advantage will be with them.” 

India will take on South Africa in the first of the five T20Is on June 9 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. 

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