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'.
7. George Linde
A name not many of you might have heard, George Linde is one player which isn’t on the radar of teams but provides the much-needed balance to this Protea T20 squad. He is a left-arm spinner who can bowl with the new ball in the powerplay as well. He is a handy batsman who can chip in some crucial runs at the end.
The 29-year-old has played 14 T20Is and has taken 15 wickets at an economy just above 7 which is quite decent for a spinner who bowls frequently in the powerplay. He has also scored 111 runs at an average of 11.1 and a strike rate of 130.59.
Due to the 2nd phase of IPL being held in the UAE just before the T20 WC, the pitches might wear out which will, in turn, provide assistance to the spinners. Linde might turn from the least important man to the most important man in oppositions’ team meetings.
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