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[Saba Sports News] After a resounding victory over defending champions England by 229 runs in their previous match, South Africa has revived their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign following an earlier loss to the Netherlands.
Despite missing their captain, Temba Bavuma, the Proteas dominated all aspects of the game against England, amassing a massive score of 399/7 in their allotted 50 overs, with Heinrich Klaasen scoring a sensational century.
As a result of this significant win, South Africa remains in the third position on the points table, with three wins from four matches and six points. Buoyed by their victory over the defending champions, South Africa aims to maintain their winning momentum as they face Bangladesh on Tuesday, October 24 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
To achieve this, they must field a strong playing XI, which is expected to be as follows:
Top Order: Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen
Quinton de Kock, the leading run-scorer for South Africa in the tournament, will aim to regain his form after two recent low-scoring games. Temba Bavuma, who missed the previous match due to illness, hopes to make a strong comeback, while Rassie van der Dussen, in sensational form, will hold the third spot.
Middle Order: Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller
Aiden Markram, who recorded the fastest World Cup century, aims to continue his impactful performances. Heinrich Klaasen, after his brilliant century, seeks to contribute to another crucial win, and David Miller looks to bounce back after a recent dismissal.
All-Rounder: Marco Jansen
Marco Jansen has been a valuable all-rounder for South Africa, with notable batting performances and significant contributions with the ball.
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee
Kagiso Rabada leads the pace attack, and Keshav Maharaj provides spin options. Lungi Ngidi has been among the wickets, and Gerald Coetzee delivered a standout performance against England.
South Africa Predicted XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee