World Cup 2019: South Africa face uphill task vs West Indies
Updated On: 10 June, 2019 08:27 AM IST | IANS
So far, nothing seems to work well for South Africa as pacer Dale Steyn has been ruled out due to injury while Lungi Ngidi is also unfit for today's game
Faf du Plessis. Pic/AFP
After three consecutive defeats, South Africa will eye their first win of the ongoing World Cup when they face West Indies at the Hampshire Bowl, here today. After a below par show so far, the Proteas desperately need a win to stay in contention for a spot in the semi-finals.
West Indies on the other hand looked slightly better after a win and a loss from their two games. The Jason Holder-led Carribean side kicked-off their campaign on a convincing note with an impressive seven wicket win over Pakistan before suffering a narrow 15-run loss to Australia.
The Proteas lost their all three encounters against England, Bangladesh and India. The pacer's performance in their six wicket loss to India must be heartening for skipper Faf du Plessis and the team management, but it's the batsmen who need to step-up against a good looking West Indies pace attack.
So far, nothing seems to work well for South Africa as pacer Dale Steyn has been ruled out due to injury while Lungi Ngidi is also unfit for today's game.
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South Africa have plenty to discuss about their inconsistent performance with the bat and their openers — Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla will have to surely fire against the Windies. However, their middle order looks decent and the lower order has also chipped in with runs. The Proteas now needs to play fearless and attacking cricket.
Meanwhile, the Windies will look to rise up from their narrow defeat to Australia, a game which was under their control. While their aggressive opening bowling in the first two matches have impressed everyone and if it happens again, it could be another threat for the Proteans as their openers have failed to fire.
It was a poor shot selection by the Carribean batsmen in their run-chase against Australia, which cost them the match. However, having won their opening fixture and pushing closer to victory against Australia, they will be the favourites. South Africa, however, have a 4-2 advantage over West Indies in World Cup games.
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