The same squad will play three T20Is in India before World Cup. Temba Bavuma will lead South Africa at the T20 World Cup after recovering from an elbow injury. He’ll also start.
Bavuma chose conservative treatment instead of surgery to be ready for the World Cup. He’s made enough improvement to play all three ODIs and T20Is on the white-ball tour of India in September-October. The World Cup roster will play T20Is in India, but the ODI squad may change.
Van der Dussen is out. Van van Dussen broke his index finger while fielding in the second Test against England at Old Trafford. He batted in South Africa’s second innings, habitually removing his top hand off the bat after a shot. He saw a finger specialist after the match and will miss “up to six weeks.”
Temba is Healthy Played for the Lions in Namibia and is Ready
“Temba is doing really well in his recovery. He is fit to go after spending the past week playing for the Lions in Namibia. There they have been competing, “In a press briefing, Victor Mpitsang, who is the convenor of selectors for the CSA, said.
“Regarding Rassie, everyone here is aware that he suffered a broken finger about a week ago. He went in to have the operation.
It is possible that it will take up to six weeks for him to fully recover. The timing of his injuries couldn’t have come at a worse moment, which is a real bummer.”
As a result of Van der Dussen’s absence, Rilee Rossouw, who is a returnee from the Kolpak program, has been given a spot in the squad.
South Africa is spoiled for choice in the top order as they also have Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram in their squad.
Reeza Hendricks, who has scored four consecutive T20I fifty and a 42, is also a part of the squad. He has come off of a run of four consecutive T20I fifties and a 42.
Markram could remain a viable option for batting in the middle order, despite Mpitsang’s assertion that Bavuma will open the batting position since “that’s a role he has played in the last year or so.”
In the meantime, Hendricks and Rossouw might play significant roles in that top order as well, despite the fact that it might be difficult to fit all of the outstanding possibilities in, what with de Kock and Miller also being in the mix.
We’ve Seen Kolpak Players’ Impact
“We’ve seen all the Kolpak players’ influence. We’ve witnessed their influence,” Mpitsang remarked. “They’re mature and play well. Rilee played well against England. Under pressure, he threw the opening punch.
We hope he continues his World Cup form.” Reeza opened for India and Temba batted third. Rilee did well in England at three. We must balance the top-order.”
Dwaine Pretorius and Wayne Parnell, two fast-bowling all-rounders, are interesting additions. Parnell played in the T20I series in India and England [against Ireland] before joining Northern Superchargers.
Pretorius, one of the most in-demand T20 cricketers in the world, also played against Ireland and has since been busy at the Hundred, with Welsh Fire, and in the CPL, with St Kitts & Nevis Patriots.
Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, and Marco Jansen are now reserves. “Wayne’s performances with the new ball and at the death are different,” Mpitsang said. “Pretorius’ middle-and-end bowling stands out. Andile [Phehlukwayo] did well. A backup is helpful.
Similar to Last Year’s T20 World Cup Squad
The team looks similar to last year’s T20 World Cup squad. Van der Dussen, Wiaan Mulder, and Fortuin have been ruled out. Rossouw, Stubbs, and Parnell replaced them.
Dewald Brevis, a top-order dasher, might have made it. Enoch Nkwe, South Africa’s cricket director, said, “We’ve been talking to Brevis about the future.” “He’s with Patriots in CPL.
We can’t ignore his good cricket skills. He’s eager to prove himself domestically. South Africa inspires him.” Stubbs and Brevis may have tied, but Brevis lost.
“Tristan Stubbs is versatile. He finishes innings well “Mpitsang. “Young, dynamic, and courageous, he’s shown it internationally and domestically.
He’s ready. If needed, he has considerable experience.” South Africa is in Group 2 with Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and two qualifiers.
