I think they were vaguely on track to do the same thing in the first ODI before it got rained out too.I didn’t see any of this but it’s a serious result. Can’t remember us beating a big quite side so comfortably before.
If the intention is to play all three of Rabada, Ngidi, and Nortje on a regular basis then one of Linde or Maharaj has to be the primary spinner. Shamsi's been fantastic in T20s but not as successful in ODIs and it's a much bigger problem having that long tail in ODIs than T20s, so his lack of batting ability becomes a liability.Linde also needs to be given a shot, would not be against SA playing 3 spinners on occasion.
I`m unsure on Shamsi... but he has done enough that I`m not convinced he is the issue here and he is a real wicket taking option. In the end while the bowlers did not play well yesterday dropping 4 catches did not help either. It is the batting that is the problem.If the intention is to play all three of Rabada, Ngidi, and Nortje on a regular basis then one of Linde or Maharaj has to be the primary spinner. Shamsi's been fantastic in T20s but not as successful in ODIs and it's a much bigger problem having that long tail in ODIs than T20s, so his lack of batting ability becomes a liability.
Also, how long do we persist with Markram in ODIs? I realise that Malan has only played a handful of ODIs, mostly in South Africa, and is unlikely to sustain an average of over 70 (although Rassie's been able to do that...) but Markram just isn't doing the job. And while he does offer an extra bowling option, which we could do with, he doesn't bowl enough to justify his place on that alone.
He came out of school showing great promise and has never really built from there. SA tend to hold to tight onto players once selected, combined with the quota issues he consistently gets opportunity. Mulder is the only other real long term option as an all rounder.Can I just ask why Phelukwayo is still a thing
Oh I know, it wasn't a serious question lol. He hasn't been any good in a really long time. Leaks far too many runs.He came out of school showing great promise and has never really built from there. SA tend to hold to tight onto players once selected, combined with the quota issues he consistently gets opportunity. Mulder is the only other real long term option as an all rounder.
Not totally true, there is times that he is SA's most economical bowler. He was also taking wickets consistently at 27/28 avg in 2018/19. The problem was that is only good enough as an allrounder if he is also contributing with the bat, which he has not done. Then you might as well play the extra better bowler.Oh I know, it wasn't a serious question lol. He hasn't been any good in a really long time. Leaks far too many runs.
I`m advocating playing all 3... I would not want to rely on Markram as a 6th bowler.Given both the next WC and the WT20 will be in the SC, I would encourage RSA to play with two spinners as much as possible. Maybe play only 2 out of Rabada, Ngidi and Nortje if that is what it takes. And Markram can play as the 6th bowling option.
Then you just have to accept the fact that like India in tests, you will be 7 out and all out a lot of times.I`m advocating playing all 3... I would not want to rely on Markram as a 6th bowler.