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But seeing what Pakistan did to England, and Afghanistan almost upsetting Sri Lanka, one needs to ask if maybe it’s South Africa’s turn to cause a ruckus.
12.46 Update: Still too early to say that roots have been planted by Du Plessis and Van der Dussen, but Proteas are 56/2 after 15 overs. The positive side is that these two lads managed to hold on, but still have a mammoth mountain to climb.
12: 24 Update: After 10 overs, South Africa are 34/2, after losing both openers Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock prematurely. Looks like the overcast conditions is favouring the Indian bowling attack, putting South Africa under the pump. But not all hope is out the front door yet, as in-form Rassie van der Dussen is at the crease with a determined Faf du Plessis. Let us cross fingers that these two can steady the ship, build a long-standing partnership and a strong foundation for the middle and lower order to build on.
11.50 Update: Hashim Amla is out for 6 runs. He was caught by Rohit Sharma off the bowling of Jasprit Bumrah.
Proteas are 11/1 after 3.2 overs
11.30am Update: India’s Virat Koli called heads at the toss, but it was tails. South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first
PROTEAS captain Faf du Plessis and his troops, who already have their backs against the wall and enter today’s fixture against India as underdogs, will have a lot to prove to their critics when facing a well balanced India outfit.
Indian captain Virat Koli and his men are looking to get their campaign off to a great start when they take to the wicket at 11.30am.
Du Plessis told the media that his team is in a dark space at the moment and as a captain, he will definitely try his best to uplift his leadership/senior players group and give 110% today for his country.
A win here would not only spark a fire for the injury-plagued squad but also re-direct them onto the right path to make the playoffs.
Protea coach Ottis Gibson knows they need to win at least six games to qualify for the end stages of the competition, and knows that a win today will definitely set his squad in good stead.
Losing Dale Steyn for the remainder of the tournament and Lungi Ngidi for today’s match-up will be testing for the remaining bowlers entering the frame.
But seeing what Pakistan did to England, and Afghanistan almost upsetting Sri Lanka, one needs to ask if maybe it’s South Africa’s turn to cause a ruckus.
The ZO will be constantly updating the scores throughout the day.
