ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Strongest South Africa Playing XI

All Rounder and Spinner- Andile Phehlukwayo and Imran Tahir

Andile Phehlukwayo will be a player of key importance for the Proteas at the World Cup. A genuine all rounder, Phehlukwayo is in great form currently and will look to carry it up until the World Cup. He offers a solid batting option who can extend the tail and delivers valuable overs with the ball. He's not a bad striker of the ball and can finish off games and has a knack of picking up key wickets.

Imran Tahir is the only proper spinner who South Africa have for the World Cup and they should continue to back him. He has been very successful in limited overs format and his economy rate is eye-catching. Tahir doesn't rely too much on turn and bowls a better googly than a stock delivery. The pitches in England will suit this type of bowling better than what someone like Kuldeep can offer. Tahir will certainly be a candidate for the leading wicket taker in the tournament.

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