http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 side when the two giants in the world of cricket meet at Dubai International Cricket Stadium for the 4th
One Day International on Friday 5 November.
Proteas would surely be looking forward to wrap up yet another series win and scamper ahead in the ICC ranking table, but it is a must-win game for the men in green who need extraordinary display in all departments of the game to level up the series and
go for the kill in the final game.
For Johan Botha’s men to overpower Pakistan, fielding holds the key. South Africa, who have always been highly competent in the realm of fielding, appeared sloppy while not grasping balls clearly at repeated intervals during the 3rd ODI.
To a large extent, it would not to be wrong enough to state that the game nearly slipped out of their hands due to inconsistent fielding. On the other end, Pakistan who are not well known for keeping the ball showed great enthusiasm in this department. It
clearly reflected that Abdul Razzaq’s magical innings engulfed in them a layer of hope and aggression to strive and go for another win under their belt. If they continue to work with the same spirit and exuberance, it could have a major effect on their performance
in the game.
South Africa must however, work on their bowling strategy. The 5 overs of batting powerplay proved miserable from them in the previous two games, thanks to some hard-hitting by batsmen like Abdul Razzaq and Fawad Alam.
South Africa’s ace bowler http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Dale-c52110 Steyn, who missed previous matches due to an injury, is expected to join in the side and make a sheer difference in their bowling line up. With a back spasm injury to their leading wicket-taker Lonwabo Tsotsobe, things may
appear little complex for bowling department of South Africa and it might be interesting to see how http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Johan-Botha-c67173 shuffles his bowlers during the course of their innings.
The key players from South Africa must be their inform opener, Hashim Amla who dismantled Pakistani bowling attack and stood firm against every single bowler along with Graeme Smith.
Pakistan would be relying heavily on Shoaib Akhtar who has proven to be a tough nut to crack for South African batsmen in the series with his line and length alongside Muhammad Hafeez’s off spin.
Pakistan’s openers need to give them a strong stand and to lay a platform for the middle order. No doubt, all eyes would be on Abdul Razzaq after his electrifying innings in the second ODI.
With this match being a must-win for the Greens, one can surely expect a mouth-watering contest between the two sides.
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