South Africa Squad for World Cup 2019- Team Overview

Faf du Plessis to lead as we look at the World Cup 2019 squad of South Africa.

Team South Africa have been one of the most consistent teams at the ICC events, but unfortunately, they own no silverware to show off. This time around too, they are a balanced squad with a nice blend of fresh blood and experience.

So, do they have a lineup which can bat deep? Do they lack an able pace bowling all-rounder?

Let’s look at how South Africa squad is placed for World Cup 2019.

Team South Africa Squad for World Cup 2019:

Faf du Plessis (C), Quinton de Kock, Hashim Amla, David Miller, JP Duminy, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Dwaine Pretorius, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Dale Steyn, Lungi Ngidi, Chris Morris, Imran Tahir, Tabraiz Shamsi

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OPENERS

#1 Quinton De Kock

Matches: 106 | Runs: 4602 | Avg.: 45.56 | SR.: 95.82

100s: 14 | 50s: 21 | Hs: 178

ODI Batting Rank: 4

#2 Hashim Amla

Matches: 174 | Runs: 7910 | Avg.: 49.75 | SR.: 89.22

100s: 27 | 50s: 37 | Hs: 159

ODI Batting Rank: 15

#3 Aiden Markram

Matches: 18 | Runs: 503 | Avg.: 29.59 | SR.: 88.4

100s: 0 | 50s: 2 | Hs: 67

ODI Batting Rank: 92

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MIDDLE-ORDER

#4 Faf Du Plessis(C)

Matches: 134 | Runs: 5120 | Avg.: 45.71 | SR.: 88.49

100s: 11 | 50s: 32 | Hs: 185

ODI Batting Rank: 5

#5 David Miller

Matches: 120 | Runs: 2922 | Avg.: 38.96 | SR.: 100.86

100s: 5 | 50s: 12 | Hs: 139

ODI Batting Rank: 29

#6 Rassie van der Dussen

Matches: 9 | Runs: 353 | Avg.: 88.25 | SR.: 75.59

100s: 0 | 50s: 4 | Hs: 93

ODI Batting Rank: 64

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All-ROUNDERS

#7 Jean-Paul Duminy

Matches: 194 | Runs: 5047 | Avg.: 37.39 | SR.: 84.43

100s: 4 | 50s: 27 | Hs: 150

Wickets: 68 | Avg.: 45.32 | Eco.: 5.35

ODI Batting Rank: 61 | ODI Bowling Rank: –

#8 Andile Phehlukwayo

Matches: 43 | Runs: 416 | Avg.: 32 | SR.: 91.63

100s: 0 | 50s: 1 | Hs: 69

Wickets: 54 | Avg.: 29.61 | Eco.: 5.62

ODI Batting Rank: – | ODI Bowling Rank: 20

#9 Dwaine Pretorius

Matches: 19 | Runs: 132 | Avg.: 18.86 | SR.: 94.96

100s: 0 | 50s: 1 | Hs: 50

Wickets: 24 | Avg.: 29.96 | Eco.: 4.88

ODI Batting Rank: – | ODI Bowling Rank: 54

#10 Chris Morris

Matches: 34 | Runs: 394 | Avg.: 19.7 | SR.: 97.52

100s: 0 | 50s: 1 | Hs: 62

Wickets: 35 | Avg.: 40.43 | Eco.: 5.62

ODI Batting Rank: – | ODI Bowling Rank: –

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SPINNERS

#11 Imran Tahir

Matches: 98 | Wickets: 163 | Avg.: 24.22 | Eco.: 4.63

4W: 6 | 5W: 3 | BBI: 7/45

ODI Bowling Rank: 4

#12 Tabraiz Shamsi

Matches: 15 | Wickets: 19 | Avg.: 35.89 | Eco.: 5.31

4W: 1 | 5W: 0 | BBI: 4/33

ODI Bowling Rank: 73

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PACERS

#13 Kagiso Rabada

Matches: 66 | Wickets: 106 | Avg.: 26.43 | Eco.: 4.98

4W: 6 | 5W: 1 | BBI: 6/16

ODI Bowling Rank: 5

#14 Lungi Ngidi

Matches: 18 | Wickets: 34 | Avg.: 21.65 | Eco.: 5.33

4W: 2 | 5W: 0 | BBI: 4/51

ODI Bowling Rank: 25

#15 Dale Steyn

Matches: 125 | Wickets: 196 | Avg.: 25.96 | Eco.: 4.88

4W: 4 | 5W: 3 | BBI: 6/39

ODI Bowling Rank: 18

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CONCLUSION:

South Africa, in my opinion, is the best team to not have won a World Cup. The round-robin format may just help them in the cause, as it gives a little more of breathing space.

The South Africans would be itching to prove a point to themselves, let alone others. This team has all, what it takes to win the title. The question remains, whether they can hold their nerves and not infamously choke again.

We wish the best for the South Africans, as we do for everyone else.

Thanks for reading! Are you satisfied with the South Africa squad for World Cup 2019? Please, let’s know in the comments. 

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