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South Africa’s form in the 50-over format has been patchy, but
as they build towards the 2023 World Cup in India they are
looking to nail down their combinations.
They have used Andile Phehlukwayo or Wiaan Mulder at six in the
batting line-up recently, including the 2-1 series loss in Sri
Lanka in September.
"As a captain you want as many resources as you can," Bavuma
told reporters on Tuesday. "You have to accept that probably one
bowler on the day won’t hits his straps.
"I would like to have as many options as I can, taking into
account the balance of the team."
Wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock has returned to bolster the squad
after his retirement from test cricket at the age of 29 last
month to focus on his white-ball game.
"It is good to see Quinny again, we obviously missed him in the
test team," Bavuma said. "But he has made his decision and we
respect that. Knowing Quinny, he will have a point to prove."
Bavuma believes the side can take momentum into the ODIs from
the surprise 2-1 test series win over the Indians.
"It is a different format that involves a different skillset,
but from a momentum and confidence point of view, we will be
leaning on that to help inspire the other new guys to get us
through the challenges and pressure we will be facing in the
next three games," he said.
The first two matches of the ODI series will be played at Boland
Park on Wednesday and Friday, before the final game in Cape Town
on Sunday.
(Reporting by Nick Said, editing by Ed Osmond)
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