Calls for 'smart batting' as Proteas not perturbed by lack of all-rounders in World Cup squad
Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter and skipper Temba Bavuma are not too concerned over South Africa's World Cup squad's batting depth.
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South Africa's Wicketkeeper-Batter Quinton De Kock Set To Retire From ODIs After 2023 World Cup
South Africa batter Quinton de Kock is set to retire from the ODI format with the conclusion of Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. Cricket South Africa (CSA) shared the information while announcing the squad for the mega event. De Kock made his debut in the format in 2013. He has so far played 140 matches for South Africa, scoring 5966 runs at an average of 44.85 and a strike rate of 96.08. The southpaw has hit 17 centuries and 29 half-centuries. His highest score in the format is 178.
South Africa's Maharaj, Magala included in World Cup squad
South Africa have included spinner Keshav Maharaj and seamer Sisanda Magala in their World Cup squad after the pair overcame fitness concerns, while wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock announced he would retire from the format after the tournament.
Sean Abbott, Travis Head Lead Australia To T20 Series Sweep Against South Africa
Sean Abbott took four wickets and Travis Head made 91 as Australia completed a series clean sweep with a five-wicket win in the third and final T20 International against South Africa at Kingsmead on Sunday. Seam bowler Abbott followed up a player-of-the-match performance in the second match with a career-best four for 31 as South Africa made 190 for eight after deciding to bat first. The left-handed Head slammed eight fours and six sixes in a 48-ball innings before being caught at long-off when just five runs were needed for victory.
Dominant Australia take T20 clean sweep over Proteas
Sean Abbott took four wickets and Travis Head made 91 as Australia completed a series clean sweep with a five-wicket win in the third and final Twenty20 international against South Africa at Kingsmead on Sunday.
Head leads Australia to T20 series sweep of South Africa
Left-handed opener Travis Head smashed a career-best 91 from 48 balls to lead Australia to a five-wicket win and a clean sweep of their three-match Twenty20 International series against hosts South Africa in Durban on Sunday.
South Africa vs Australia 3rd T20I Live Score: South Africa Opt To Bat In Dead Rubber vs Australia
South Africa vs Australia 3rd T20I LIVE Cricket Score:South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss and opted to bat against Australia in the third and final T20I in Kingsmead, Durban. The Proteas, despite being the hosts, have struggled to impose themselves on the field, with the men from Down Under putting on a show. After winning the first match by 111 runs, Australia secured the series with an 8-wicket triumph in the second match. More of the same would be expected from them in the hope of a series sweep. (LIVE Scorecard)
South Africa vs Australia, 3rd T20I, Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast?
South Africa eye a consolation win as they take on Australia in the third and final T20I at Kingsmead in Durban. Mitchell Marsh has been the driving force behind Australia's dominance in the first two games, with Tanveer Sangha and Spencer Joshnson impressing ahead of the five-match ODI series, starting next Thursday, where the senior players return to the fray. Proteas, on the other hand, have been outplayed so far, but will hope to end the series on a high ahead of the ODI World Cup preparatory series.