The Cricket Lounge’s All Time ODI XI For South Africa

South Africa has been one of the favorite ODI sides across eras. Some world class cricketers have played for South Africa and have won games for their team. So as a tribute to South Africa’s best ODI players, we bring you the ALL TIME ODI XI FOR SOUTH AFRICA.

Here’s the team

Openers

Hershele Gibbs

Graeme Smith (C)

The Cricket Lounge’s All Time ODI XI For South Africa

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This is South Africa’s favorite opening pair. We have also chosen Graeme Smith as the skipper of this team.

Middle Order

One Down: AB De Villiers

Two Down: Jacques Kallis

The Cricket Lounge’s All Time ODI XI For South Africa

Three Down: Hashim Amla

Fourth Down: JP Duminy

Fifth Down: Mark Boucher

The Cricket Lounge’s All Time ODI XI For South Africa

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Now, this looks like an ultra-rich middle order with Kallis, AB De Villiers, and Hashim Amla. It is as good a middle order as you’ll ever see.

All Rounder (s)

The Cricket Lounge’s All Time ODI XI For South Africa

Shaun Pollock

Lance Klusner

Now there are already two great all-rounders in this team. Jacques Kallis and JP Duminy are all-rounders already present in the team. The addition of Shaun Pollock who was a great bowler in his time only makes things better. Lance Klusner too is one of the greatest all-rounders to have ever played the game. NOW, THIS LOOKS LIKE A LETHAL SIDE WITH SUCH GREAT ALL ROUNDERS. 

Bowlers

Allan Donald

Dale Steyn

The Cricket Lounge’s All Time ODI XI For South Africa

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Now you have a very strong bowling attack here. Allan Donald is one of the most dangerous bowlers and so is Dale Steyn. These two will be assisted by Shaun Pollock, Kallis and Lance Klusner. JP Duminy can bowl a little spin.

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