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South Africa Best Playing 11 For World Cup 2023
South Africa made its World Cup debut in 1992. They made it to the semifinals of that very tournament. But a weird DLS rule brought an abrupt end to their tournament. A Brian Lara masterclass in 1996 knocked them off in the quarters. Their epic semifinal against Australia in 1999 ended in a tie but it was heartbreak for Proteas as Australia had a better NRR.
The mysterious ways of South Africa’s exit from the World Cup:
South Africa was favourites for every World Cup in the decade that they debuted. But found different ways to bow out from each one of them. The 2003 World Cup was played at South Africa and fans hoped that their fortunes would see a turnaround. But a bizarre error in decision-making saw them getting eliminated in the first round itself. South Africa was blown away in the 2007 semifinal against Australia.
A decade later, nothing changed for South Africa:
South Africa botched up a fairly easy chase in the 2011 quarterfinal against New Zealand. But it was the 2015 semifinal that hurt South Africa the most. In a thrilling rain-curtailed encounter, South Africa had all but sealed the win. But poor fielding and questionable team selections ensured they lost out yet again in a knockout game.
South Africa was not even in contention for the semifinal spot in the 2019 World Cup. They walk into the 2023 World Cup with absolutely nothing to lose. Their comeback win against Australia notwithstanding, the fans know better to keep their hopes minimal.
We look at South Africa’s best possible playing XI for the World Cup 2023:
Top order (1-3):
It will be the opening pair of Temba Bavuma and Quinton De Kock who would front up against the new ball. QDK will be playing his last tournament as an ODI player. His form will be crucial to South Africa’s chances in the World Cup. The pair will look to complement their aggressive subdued ways. Rassie van der Dussen is one of the most consistent batters in world cricket. He will occupy the spot in the tournament too.
Middle order (4-7):
South Africa’s middle order is right up there amongst the very best in the business. It is a rare instance where the middle order looks better equipped against spin as compared to pace. Aiden Markram at number 4 and Heinrich Klassen at 5 will look to ace the middle overs. They showed glimpses of their form in the series against Australia.
David Miller at number 6 is one of the finest finishers in the game. He also returned to his run-scoring ways in the bilateral series. Marco Jansen and Andile Phehlukwayo will compete for the all-rounder’s spot at number 7.
Lower order (8-11):
Keshav Maharaj will be the frontline spinner. He can also make handy contributions with the bat. Kagiso Rabada will lead the pace attack. He is no mug with the bat too. South Africa will miss Anrich Nortje’s services but Gerald Coetzee has filled in quite well. Lungi Ngidi will round off the pace attack. They can look to employ the services of Tabraiz Shamsi if the track offers spin.
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South Africa’s best probable playing XI:
- Temba Bavuma (C)
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Aiden Markram
- Heinrich Klassen
- David Miller
- Marco Jansen
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kagiso Rabada
- Gerald Coetzee
- Lungi Ngidi
