5 things to look forward to in the SA-NZ ODI series
The second leg of New Zealand's tour of Africa has already commenced, with the Black Caps playing two T20Is against hosts South Africa. Both teams ended up being equally poised, winning one game each.Given the epic Semi-Final clash in the ODI World Cup 2015 held down under between SA and NZ, the excitement and thrill of watching both teams have a face-off again, has mounted steeply among the fans.While on one side, the proteas will be looking to display their dominance on home turf, the Kiwis would be looking to continue their winning momentum after the series versus Zimbabwe. While all fans are eagerly waiting for the ODIs to commence between the teams, the T20Is have given a nice little preview of the probable highlights that the series could feature. Here's a look at 5 such things that will capture the interest of viewers during this series:
#5 Stronger SA pace attack - Rabada in fine form
Words are not enough to express the might of the SA pace battery, which includes big names such as Morne Morkel and the much-feared Dale Steyn. But the two T20Is played against NZ have further enriched the SA side, who have discovered a formidable pace bowler in Kagiso Rabada.
For his part, Rabada played extremely well and was successful in adding to his name 5 NZ scalps. With good accuracy and speed, he would be the perfect backup for SA in the pace department. Given his successful outing against NZ in the T20Is and against Bangladesh previously, a slot might also be created to fit him in. Needless to say, it is a good platform for the 20-year-old to gain exposure and prove his mettle.