Proteas all-rounder Bjorn Fortuin believes spin will play a pivotal role in their two day-night ODI matches against the West Indies at Buffalo Park in East London on Thursday and Saturday (both 1pm).
The squad assembled in East London on Monday to prepare for their first ODI in the coastal city since Bangladesh toured in 2017. After a 2-0 Test series win was concluded on Saturday, the Proteas will be after more of the same in the shorter format.
With the Buffalo Park surface playing low and slow in last month's Triangular Women series between South Africa, West Indies and India, left arm spinner Fortuin, who has played three ODIs, said spin will be a major factor in the ODIs. “The boys are coming off a successful Test series and we will be looking to build on that and build some momentum,” the 28-year-old said on Tuesday.
“We have not played many matches at Buffalo Park in the past few years. The pitch has a reputation of being slow and spin will have a role to play.The Proteas beat world champions England 2-1 in an ODI series last month under Test coach Shukri Conrad. New white ball coach Rob Walter takes charge in this week's matches having completed his term with New Zealand's Central Stags.
“They are a dangerous side on all fronts, whether with the ball or bat. We know they are supreme athletes on the field.
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