Heinrich Klaasen is not a part of the Playing XI for the third match of the ICC Champions Trophy due to a left elbow soft tissue injury. The match marks the first game of South Africa in the tournament, and it might be a major blow for the team.
While there hasn’t been an official announcement about the details of the injury, it is presumed that this is just a precautionary measure, so that Klaasen is fit for future crucial matches.
South Africa’s captain, Temba Bavuma did not disclose the exact reason for his absence, however, reports confirm the decision was taken to avoid worsening the injury.
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Ryan Rickelton has been named the wicketkeeper for the game. The team was already dealing with the injuries of key players like Anrich Nortje and Gerald Coetzee, making Klaasen’s return even more crucial for their successful campaign in the tournament.
The match is ongoing at the National Stadium in Karachi against Afghanistan. South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first, the current score is 97 runs for 1 wicket. It will be thrilling to see how the team manages to pull off a victory amid Klaasen’s absence.
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This game marks the beginning for both teams in Group B. The match is available for live streaming on JioHostar in India, PTV Sports and Ten Sports in Pakistan, Willow TV in the USA and Sky Sports in the UK.
Playing XI of South Africa: Temba Bavuma ©, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
Playing XI of Afghanistan :Hashmatullah Shahidi ©, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad
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