South Africa look to gather momentum in ODI series with World Cup looming
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa feel it is important to set some markers against Australia in their one-day international series, even though the World Cup is still one year away, key spinner Keshav Maharaj said on Tuesday. South Africa are 2-0 up in the three-match ODI series which concludes in Potchefstroom on Wednesday after beating the World Cup holders fairly convincingly in Durban and…
Johannesburg - South Africa are focusing on establishing markers in their one-day international series against Australia, despite the World Cup being a year away, according to key spinner Keshav Maharaj. The series, which concludes in Potchefstroom on Wednesday, sees South Africa leading 2-0 after victories in Durban and Johannesburg.
Maharaj emphasized the importance of maintaining clinical play and building confidence, as the World Cup looms. The South African team, set to co-host the tournament next year with Namibia and Zimbabwe, views the series as a stepping stone and foundation for future success. Maharaj, along with fellow spinner Bjorn Fortuin and part-time player Aiden Markram, has been crucial in South Africa's ODI victories, restricting the Australian batsmen effectively.
Maharaj's performance suggests he could play a pivotal role in the upcoming three-test series, which begins at his home ground in Durban on October 9.
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