The dominant outcome in Friday’s One-Day International against the Dutch in Benoni, showed a different side to the Proteas’ new aggressive style, said captain Temba Bavuma.
It is an aggressive game plan but it is one that demands intelligence which Bavuma, who is in the best form of his life and Markram displayed in their 102-run partnership that came off only 69 balls.
“We spoke about being clinical and aggressive and also ruthless. The opportunity was there first with the ball and to a large degree we were clinical and with the bat. Chasing down that score with two wickets down was ruthless. Aiden took his opportunity and was really brave in making the play for the team.”
Next up is Sunday’s ‘Pink ODI’ at the Wanderers where another 10 Super League points will be at stake for the Proteas. While Sri Lanka’s series loss to New Zealand put them out of the running for the last automatic qualifying berth, there remains the possibility that Ireland could sneak into that spot if they can claim a clean sweep against Bangladesh in a series that will be played in Chelmsford next month.
A 3-0 series win for the Irish would leave them on 98 points as well — the total South Africa will achieve with victory on Sunday — and with both teams, in that scenario having won nine matches in the Super League the next tiebreaker would be net run rate, which the Proteas improved with the dominant win on Friday and which they will hope to repeat at the Bullring on Sunday.
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