Zimbabwe versus South Africa, batsmen to watch out for in the 3rd ODI
The ongoing series between http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Zimbabwe-c3045 have been dominated by batsmen from both sides. The willow masters on either side have taken full advantage of the batting paradises of Potchefstroom and Bloemfontein.
The pitches had even pace and bounce with hardly any movement, and the ball has come nicely onto the bat. The batting line-ups have taken full advantage of this opportunity to feast heavy runs on the flat decks used in the current series.
To everyone’s surprise, 5 centuries have been scored in two matches from either side. Bowlers have suffered a barrage of attacks. As expected, the third match at Benoni will feature another docile surface as the batsmen will be looking to cash in on an opportunity
to score huge runs.
Bettor.com provides predictions about batsmen, who will be making it really big in the 3rd One-day international.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AB-de-Villiers-c887
AB de Villiers is in the form of his life. Currently, he his is enjoying number one ranked batsman status in the ICC ratings for limited overs. He has had a remarkable year with the willow. He has proved himself as the most important member of the side in
the middle order. AB can single handedly change the course of the match with his blade through his scintillating stroke play.
This year, the number 1 batsman has played 10 matches, scoring 646 runs at a breathtaking average of 107 with four hundreds. This time around Zimbabwe is on the receiving end.
In the first ODI, he was looking to devastate the oppositions, but his stay of 22 runs was ended with a run-out to a direct hit from short mid-wicket, when he failed to take a very risky single.
Moreover, the 2nd ODI gave him the perfect opportunity as he came at number 3 to hunt a modest total of 267, considering the batting friendly conditions. South Africa wanted to stamp their authority by winning in not more than 39 overs, which
they did in the end as Devilliers piled up 5 mammoth sixes and 5 stunning boundaries to reach his 102 runs in 75 balls.
Zimbabwe will be well aware of the devastation that this batting monster can cause.
Hashim Amla
Hashim Amla is another one of the Proteas batsmen, who is in the form of his life. He is enjoying a purple patch with his bat. Cricket South Africa has honoured him with the award of “Cricketer of the Year”.
Amla has carried his form in the home series against Zimbabwe. In the first match he struck a well made century, scoring 110 runs in 96 balls. Surprisingly, his first fifty came off just 32 balls as he took full advantage of the first power play. His scintillating
ton helped his team to pile up a mountain like total of 351, which was always out of reach of the opponents.
As expected, in the 2nd affair, Hashim benefited from his terrific form as he went on to smash another century. In pursuit of 269 runs, Hashim with his 110 runs in 103 balls guided his team to victory in 39 overs.
The batting maestro will be looking to hammer his opponents to stamp his authority.
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