We examine how South Africa are shaping up ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, as they bid to lose the tag of ‘serial chokers’ after a string of semi-final exits.
First published in issue 20 of Wisden Cricket Monthly. Subscribe here
ODI ranking: 3
World Cup wins: 0
Final appearances: 0
World Cup record
Tournament appearances: 7
Matches: 55
Won: 35
Lost: 18
NR: 0
Tied: 2
Ways they can win it
South Africa arrive in good shape, having won six of their last seven ODI series, and a seam-dominant attack led by Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi, with the veteran Imran Tahir offering spin support, should prosper in English conditions. The batting raises more question marks. In AB de Villiers’ absence, Quinton de Kock will need to provide the spark.
South Africa squad
Faf du Plessis (c), Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock, JP Duminy, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Chris Morris, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Dale Steyn, Imran Tahir, Rassie van der Dussen.
Betfair Exchange odds: 13.5
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