South Africa vs. India, first One Day International
After losing the first Test match of the series, no one was expecting India to perform well in alien conditions.
But India bounced back in the second Test match and won the clash against South Africa. The third Test match was drawn as http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 showed some resilient batting performances on the last day.
India won the only Twenty20 international match against South Africa and tomorrow the third and the last phase of the series starts.
Both teams are set to play a day and night match at Durban. Both the teams are shuffling their squad and a few debutants are set to play for South Africa. Imran Tahir got the green signal from the selectors after performing exceptionally well in the domestic
arena.
It will be an unusual scenario for the South African team as they hope to play two spinners. Imran Tahir and Faf du Plessis are set to debut for South Africa. Pakistani born Imran Tahir is known for his leg spin abilities.
Over the years he has been a prolific wicket taker bowler for his domestic teams. He has played 128 first-class matches and has bagged 547 wickets at an exceptional economy rate of 3.23.
Tahir http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Imran-c64193 expressed his only dream is to play for South Africa. India’s batsmen are known to play spinners pretty well. Tahir remarked "it's always tough for a spinner to bowl against India”. Explaining his modus-operandi, Tahir expressed that "I have
always been an attacking bowler. I am more than happy to go for a few runs and get a few wickets”. However he continued “I will bowl defensively if I have to".
Faf du Plessis is a right hand batsman and leg spinner. He has featured in South Africa’s Under-19 games and has ample experience to play international cricket. Faf du Plessis has played 71 first-class matches and has scored 3560 runs at a decent average
of 33.58.
On top of his batting skills, he has also claimed 32 wickets. Continuing with the South African legacy, he is popular with his fielding skills. In the recent Indian Premier League auctions, he secured a deal with Chennai Super Kings.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Faf-du-Plessis-c1427 expressed his feelings and said "I've got a lot of excitement for now to be playing for South Africa. It's the highlight of my career to be doing that now. When the IPL comes that will be another highlight for me". His addition to the squad
will provide the perfect team balance.
This is the perfect time for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 to figure out a success recipe with the new combination. International teams are going to compete for the World Cup in five weeks time. Both the debutants will be having enough chance in this series to prove their
selection for the World Cup squad.
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