Faf du Plessis. Photo: Gallo Images
Blue Label Proteas’ T20 captain, Faf du Plessis, praised the character and determination that his side showed to win their first limited-overs series in Sri Lanka.
The Proteas hold an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20 International series, and are aiming to finish off the challenging tour on a positive on Tuesday.
“We were down and out after we were outplayed in the ODI’s,” a delighted Du Plessis said. “To come back like this shows huge character and heart, I’m proud of the way the guys have performed in this series so far.
“The biggest improvement for me since the ODI’s has been the clear plans and execution from the bowlers,” Du Plessis added. “Our death bowling in the last two games has been brilliant and we have been effective upfront as well; I’m pleased with the contributions from the bowlers at the moment.”
Du Plessis says the dead-rubber on Tuesday will be an opportunity to try new combinations, particularly looking ahead to the ICC World Twenty20 in Bangladesh, which will be in similar conditions.
“There is an option to try out some new combinations in the next match, especially considering that we are eight games away from the Word Cup,” Du Plessis explained. “We know what the current combinations are capable of, so the series win has given us some space to try out one or two tweaks.”
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