Ahead of the Champions Trophy semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand on Wednesday, we take a look at six key players to watch.
Proteas batter Rassie van der Dussen during a Champions Trophy group match in Pakistan last week. Picture: Chris Hyde/ICC/Getty Images
When he’s at his best, the veteran top-order batter can hold his own by tearing through just about any international attack, and he will be hoping to stand up and deliver again in the crunch playoff clash.last group match Rabada, who has played 105 ODIs, has the class and experience to keep the New Zealanders under pressure by breaking partnerships and pinning them back, and the Proteas will look to him to play a crucial role in keeping them in the hunt.One of the standout performers in the group stages, Latham hit a century against Pakistan and a half-century against Bangladesh, racking up 187 runs in three games at an average of 93.50.
He was removed before reaching double figures in the Black Caps’ first two matches of the tournament, but he came good in their last group game against India in Dubai on Sunday, top-scoring with 81 runs.
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