South Africa and West Indies meet in Dubai duel
After both suffering their first defeat in the tournament. South Africa and West Indies meet in a Dubai duel. desperate to advance in their respective campaigns. They seeing prospects of falling far behind in the race for the semi-finals.
The Eager to move on :-
Desperate to advance in their respective attacks. Both teams will be looking to improve the batting side of the equation in their first match attempts. Stalled by opposition bowling.
Limited to 118/9 in their 20 overs against Australia. South Africa’s performance was aided somewhat by an optimistic on-field effort. As the match reached its final over in a five-wicket loss.
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Temba Bavuma’s men inflicted and a potentially crippling net run rate blow. Who was crushing by England after a modest target of 56 run in just 8.2 overs?
After recovering from two defeats on an early wicket. A fall of 28/8 left WI out of the game. Unable to hit back against the firing of an English blow on all cylinders.
The Consent to find rhythm :-
Pollard used England’s innings to convince Akeal Hossein to find a rhythm at the bowling crease.
And Allen was ruled out of The late joining the team the tournament. Hossein found his groove, taking two advanced catches from his own bowling to finish with figures of 2/24(4).
Hossein’s performance was the only positive from the West Indies effort. And The group seems to be positive, the result is inaccurate.
Looking back at the history of the tournament. And In the final Super 10 position. If victories against India and England to claim their second title in the event.
The two fighters in this upcoming fixture. It is South Africa in abundance. The teams faced off in a five-match T20I series at the start of the year in Granada. With the tourists going 3–2 on the right to watch the series.
A one-run victory in the third match proved the difference, with South Africa winning all their matches batting first.
The series was a first for Bavuma as captain. He passed his first Test on smart bowling prowess, and Quinton de Kock did the job with the bat.
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De Kock batted first in four matches :-
De Kock’s 255 series runs (51.00, strike rate at 141.66) were complemented by partnerships around him. Notably Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen.
From the West Indies side. The series was used with the batting line-up. And Question of weaknesses against spin bowling largely lingered, as Tabrez Shamsi wreaked havoc.
Proceeding to take seven wickets at an economy of four in five matches. Pollard’s men may need a different approach to the attack against the wrist spinner.