T20 World Cup 2021: South Africa's strongest predicted playing XI for the tournament
South Africa will try to get over their image of being 'chokers'.
4. Faf du Plessis
Faf Du Plessis is the most consistent & experienced Protea batsman in this batting line-up. The former Proteas captain has retired from Test cricket and made it clear to the public that his focus is on the two consecutive T20 WCs. Hence, he has started playing in different T20 leagues around the world.
He has played 50 T20Is and scored 1528 runs at an average of 35.53 and a strike rate of 134.39. He was also the first Protea to cross the triple-figure in T20Is. He scored 119 runs off 56 balls at a strike rate of 212.50, smashing 11 fours and 5 huge sixes vs West Indies in Johannesburg in 2015. South Africa put on a massive 231 on the board but eventually lost the match.
Along with his batting, he is one of the best fielders in world cricket and has taken many pressure catches. A proven performer in the IPL as well, Du Plessis will look to get back in form for the Chennai Super Kings and try to carry this form in the T20 WC & look to guide the Proteas throughout the tournament with his calm nature and plethora of experience.
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