CWC 2023: PAK vs SA - Top player battles to watch out for
For cricket buffs, there will be a great chance to relish some mouth-watering clashes between some illustrious names in the encounter between two big teams.
1. Quinton de Kock versus Shaheen Afridi
Quinton de Kock has become a headache for bowlers in this tournament. The southpaw is wreaking havoc on bowlers, and his batting extraordinary numbers corroborate this fact. Playing five games, he has amassed 407 runs with three centuries at a magnificent strike rate of 114.97.
Following his superb form, his team will now expect him to take Pakistan’s fast-bowling spearhead Shaheen Afridi to the cleaners. The 23-year-old Pakistan stalwart has troubled the Proteas wicketkeeper batter in the last few years. In six innings in ODIs, Shaheen has sent de Kock back to the pavilion twice, giving away 69 runs off 75 deliveries.
Shaheen has put up an impressive show with the ball in this World Cup. On India’s batting-friendly surfaces, the paceman has grabbed ten wickets in five games at an economy of 5.97. In the must-win game, he will look to play his part efficiently and bring Pakistan back to the winning ways.
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