After beginning their journey to the ICC T20 World Cup with a crushing nine-wicket victory over New Zealand on Monday, Proteas interim captain Keshav Maharaj said the team won’t need too much time to get going.
According to Times Live, at Brisbane’s Allan Border Field, SA only required 98 runs to dismiss the Black Caps after 18 overs. On a pitch that benefited both the Proteas’ seamers and spinners, the bowling attack was outstanding.
The Proteas easily defeated their opponents by defeating them by knocking off 100 for 1 with 52 balls remaining in response, needing just 68 balls to chase down their opponents’ score. They only lost one wicket, Reeza Hendricks, who was bowled for 27.
Tabraiz Shamsi, a left-arm wrist spinner, claimed 2-6, and Maharaj finished with 3-17 in three overs. Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, and Marco Jansen each claimed one wicket, while Wayne Parnell contributed 2-8 from two overs.
Temba Bavuma, the Proteas’ white-ball captain, was absent. According to the team’s media machine, Temba is still readjusting to the team dynamic after missing the final two ODIs of their 2-1 series loss to India.
In addition to Bavuma, Quinton de Kock was rested and will be available for the second simulated game against Bangladesh on Wednesday. His form seems to be returning at the perfect time.
SA, according to Maharaj, are adjusting to life in Australia well. While they are still getting used to their new environment, Maharaj is confident that SA will be operating at full capacity within the next few days.
“It has been a long last three days, but I think the guys are starting to find their groove and settling in, still trying to adjust to the various time zones, but I am sure the boys will be fully Australian sooner rather than later,” he said following the game.
Maharaj claimed that even though the spin bowlers caused the majority of the damage in the victory, the seam bowlers who were used early set the tone.
“I don’t think the pitch was spinner-friendly,” the speaker said. We were able to take full advantage of the circumstances because it was just a little slow.
It’s encouraging to see Shamsi back to his best, and I know he will play a major role in this World Cup if we are to advance to higher honors, said Maharaj of Shamsi’s return to wicket-taking after his dry spell against India.
After suffering defeats in the three T20 matches and three ODIs against India, Maharaj expressed his hope that South Africa can gain momentum going into their first match of the competition on October 24.
