The Proteas Men’s Team will Take On England For The First ODI in Durham On Tuesday
The Proteas men’s team will take on England for the first ODI in Durham on Tuesday, taking a wicket with the new ball may seem like the most obvious thing to do, but it is quintessential against a team like England.
Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow:-
Openers Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow not only laid the foundation, but they are the cornerstone of England’s attacking gameplan.
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Taking early wickets won’t stop England’s batsmen from swinging consistently, but it will limit the damage in the back of the innings when it’s literally carnival time.
The Proteas won’t be afraid to use Keshav Maharaj with the new ball, and Bairstow may enjoy hitting the left-arm spinner for a six over his head, could it be Roy’s kryptonite.
Roy famously fell to Imran Tahir in the opening over of the 2019 World Cup, and Maharaj will be looking to repeat that success.
The Proteas stand their chance:-
England’s high-risk approach offers a lot of opportunities. It is imperative that the Proteas stand their ground.
The ball will be flying all over, and sometimes to the fielders, and they will need to be prepared.
Often a dropped catch gives England the momentum to keep playing, so be sure to keep the ball in the pouch when it is in the air.
High scores are expected in the ODI series:-
The sun is out and the pitches are good. High scores are expected in this ODI series, and England is not going to die of surprises.
The Proteas batsmen will have to match them. They have the staff of Genman Malan, Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, etc. to put pressure on the England bowlers.
South Africa has the potential to post scores of over 350 – they just need to believe they can.
Not only captain in good form in the format:-
Temba Bavuma’s absence from the ODI squad is a major setback for the Proteas. Not only is the captain in good form in the longer limited-overs format, but his tactical acumen is a major asset.
Maharaj will need the support of the senior players around him as the stand-in captain will be strongly focused throughout this ODI series.
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It’s not easy to stay calm when England batsmen put their foot on the pedal, but it will be easier if Maharaj doesn’t feel like he’s the only one trying to control matters.