SeamUp
International Coach
Probably still a bit of a lottery who opens with him. Probably will be P.Malan or Markram but you never know - J.Malan, Moore, Erwee might score runs at the right time.
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*** Official *** South African Domestic Season 2020/21
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SeamUp
International Coach
StephenZA
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Elgar was getting so pissed off early on and then just looked resigned later. de Bruyn is at least consistent in the manner of his failure. It did look like Linde was bowling a quality line and length with just enough spin.
Bahseph
International Debutant
Great to see the season start. It is a little scary how quickly Covid has become a part of our lives but I'm glad the boys are back on the field.
Onto my Dolphins! I see the logic in the team that was picked. Two seamers,two spinners, a pace bowling allrounder and a spin bowling allrounder. Quietly become a Mungroo fan over time. Knows how to get wickets. My issue is with the batting,I don't see the meat in that middle order. Especially with Andile Phelukwayo at 7. Zondo has probably leveled out,but hopefully Muthusamy kicks on with the bat.
Onto my Dolphins! I see the logic in the team that was picked. Two seamers,two spinners, a pace bowling allrounder and a spin bowling allrounder. Quietly become a Mungroo fan over time. Knows how to get wickets. My issue is with the batting,I don't see the meat in that middle order. Especially with Andile Phelukwayo at 7. Zondo has probably leveled out,but hopefully Muthusamy kicks on with the bat.
Bahseph
International Debutant
We all have dreams of Mulder being 'the' guy to balance our team,but he needs to stay fit first. De Kock isn't moving up the order,so perhaps a Linde or Muthusamy could be that 7 for now. I didn't mention Phelukwayo for now because he hasn't done anything of note in FC cricket unlike Muthusamy and Linde. If I'm missing an allrounder let me know!
Dendarii
International Debutant
Looking at last season's stats first-class stats, these appear to be the best allround performances (minimum of 4 matches).
George Linde (6 matches):
345 runs @ 49, HS 148*
30 wickets @ 21, BBI 7/64
Jason Smith (8 matches):
452 runs @ 41, HS 85
11 wickets @ 35, BBI 2/44
Senuran Muthusamy (5 matches):
242 runs @ 30, HS 80
21 wickets @ 27, BBI 7/36
Jon-Jon Smuts (6 matches):
319 runs @ 35, HS 75*
22 wickets @ 26, BBI 6/50
Other potential names which come to mind are Dayyan Galiem, Marco Jansen, and Gerald Coetzee (although those last two may be more bowlers who are handy with the bat than true allrounders).
George Linde (6 matches):
345 runs @ 49, HS 148*
30 wickets @ 21, BBI 7/64
Jason Smith (8 matches):
452 runs @ 41, HS 85
11 wickets @ 35, BBI 2/44
Senuran Muthusamy (5 matches):
242 runs @ 30, HS 80
21 wickets @ 27, BBI 7/36
Jon-Jon Smuts (6 matches):
319 runs @ 35, HS 75*
22 wickets @ 26, BBI 6/50
Other potential names which come to mind are Dayyan Galiem, Marco Jansen, and Gerald Coetzee (although those last two may be more bowlers who are handy with the bat than true allrounders).
SeamUp
International Coach
You guys are well balanced.
de Swardt , Dupavillon & Ntanzi who aren't in this XI have every chance of coming in next week & you will be even stronger.
SeamUp
International Coach
Agreed re : Wiaan.
Think he just needs to stay on the park for a bit. Even if bowling is put on the back burner for a bit. More than good enough to score centuries & be 1 of the best batsmen in the country.
SeamUp
International Coach
They will probably keep faith Dwaine Pretorius unfortunately. Especially home against Sri Lanka.
The other major gripe will be Pieter Malan still opening with Elgar. Two similar types.
SeamUp
International Coach
Good partnership from Erwee & Petersen. Both are decent FC batsmen & Kingsmead is dull & flat but fair play to Baartman who looked like he kept running in for the Dolphins.
SeamUp
International Coach
Nintendo
Cricketer Of The Year
Feel like janneman will get a go whenever south Africa play next with algae at the top, already cemented his spot In the odi team.
SeamUp
International Coach
I would go for Janneman over Pieter too.
After his 100 v Australia you got to think he will be in the squad v England. Him & Smuts were nice bonuses v Aus.
