T20 World Cup 2021: South Africa's strongest predicted playing XI for the tournament

10. Lungi Ngidi

A tall, well-built man, Lungi Ngidi along with Kagiso Rabada have been the only 2 bowlers who have cemented their spot by performing in all formats of international cricket for 3 years. However, due to injuries, he has been in and out of the national squad but manages to come back with a bang.

 His strength is his ability to bowl constantly at hard lengths and can even swing the ball both ways. He has played 23 T20Is and taken 36 wickets at an average of 19.64 & bowling economy of just below 9. This goes to show that he is a pure wicket-taker but often goes for runs.

With a strong bowling unit, Lungi Ngidi should be used differently. He should be given the new ball & his cutters can be effective in the middle overs as well. He goes for runs at the death so let the duo of Rabada-Nortje manage that area. If Bavuma manages to use his bowling attack effectively, South Africa is likely to upset the stronger teams and storm into the semi-finals of the T20 WC.