Soutth Africa and ODI World Cups has always been a tragic story. The African nation has produced some of the finest ODI teams over the years whose claim for the World Cup was deserving, yet South Africa stand empty-handed.
They have endured some really painful exits in World Cups, some in semi-finals and some in rain-affected games but all these exits have impacted the nation strongly. And now under Faf du Plessis’ leadership they gear up once again in their quest of the World Cup trophy. Will they achieve the glory finally or will it be another heartbreak?
South Africa World Cup 2019 squad
Faf du Plessis (capt), Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock (wk), JP Duminy, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Dale Steyn, Imran Tahir, Rassie van der Dussen.
South Africa look to consolidate on youngsters
The exit of AB de Villiers is a massive blow to South Africa and the fate of their World Cup campaign depends on how well their middle-order can step up. Hashim Amla’s experience is a big plus while de Kock is in prime form in 2019. South Africa possess one of the best bowling attacks with Kagiso Rabada and Imran Tahir as the leaders of pace and spin department respectively.
South Africa World Cup 2019 fixtures
Match 01
South Africa vs England
May 30, London
Match 02
South Africa vs Bangladesh
June 02, London
Match 03
South Africa vs India
June 05, Southampton
Match 04
South Africa vs West Indies
June 10, Southampton
Match 05
South Africa vs Afghanistan
June 15, Cardiff
Match 06
South Africa vs New Zealand
June 19, Birmingham
Match 07
South Africa vs Pakistan
June 23, London
Match 08
South Africa vs Sri Lanka
June 28, Chester-le-Street
Match 09
South Africa vs Australia
July 06, Manchester
