IOL Sport's Zaahier Adams and former Proteas all-rounder Wayne Parnell pick 5 Proteas to watch in the T20 World Cup opener against Australia on Saturday.
’I don’t want to play it too much in my head’ says Proteas captain Temba Bavuma ahead of #T20WorldCup
His runs don’t just add up on the scoreboard but the destructive manner in which he gets them really puts the Proteas on the front foot.His Indian Premier League experience, having won the tournament here in the United Arab Emirates last year with the Mumbai Indians, will be also invaluable within the Proteas environment.Another former South African boy wonder who has now matured into a fully-fledged international cricketer.
The faith has certainly been rewarded with Markram now South Africa’s highest ranked T20 batter in the world after a string of consecutive good scores in the shortest format. He also loves playing against the Aussies – ever since defeating them in the U19 World Cup final in the UAE.The wiry left-arm spinner was the unfortunate victim of George Linde’s omission from the final T20 World Cup squad.
His battle with Australia’s powerful openers Aaron Finch and David Warner has the potential to set the tone for the match.South Africa’s fast bowling talisman has blown hot and cold over the past year, but there is nothing like a high-profile match against the Australians to get Rabada’s blood pumping.
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