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Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Squad Breakdown: Which of these 18-men will make the Pakistan 2023 Cricket World Cup Squad?

Let’s breakdown Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 squad, which is basically Pakistan’s 18-member preliminary World Cup 2023 squad.

Here is a quick preview: Pakistan is banking on youth to help them go all the way in this upcoming World Cup.

Let’s dive right in.

Key Takeaways from Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2023 ODI Squad Announcement

  • The average age of Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 squad is 26.9. Pakistan is going with a young squad, especially in the pace department. They have youngsters like Naseem Shah (20), Mohammad Wasim (21), Mohammad Haris (22), and Shaheen Shah Afridi (23). Fakhar Zaman is the oldest member of squad at just 33.
  • The 18-member Pakistan’s preliminary World Cup squad has average ODI match experience of only 29 ODIs. Babar Azam (100), Fakhar Zaman (70) & Imam-ul-Haq (59) are their most experienced players, while Tayyab Tahir is yet to debut in international cricket.
  • Pakistan’s squad composition is as follows: 8 proper batters, 5 all-rounders, and 5 proper bowling options. In total, Pakistan has 10 bowling options (2 off spin, 1 left arm pace, 1 left arm spin, 2 leg spin, and 5 right arm pace) in their squad if absolutely needed.
  • Pakistan has 4 left-handed batting options (Imam, Fakhar, Saud Shakeel, Nawaz) and two wicketkeeping options.

Pakistan Cricket World Cup Team at a Glance

PlayerRoleAge
Imam-ul-HaqBatter27
Fakhar ZamanBatter33
Babar Azam (C)Batter28
Iftikhar AhmedAll-Rounder/Off Spin32
Abdullah ShafiqueBatter23
Agha SalmanAll-Rounder/Off Spin29
Mohammad RizwanBatter/Wicketkeeper31
Saud ShakeelBatter27
Shadab KhanAll-Rounder/Leg Spin24
Mohammad NawazAll-Rounder/Left Arm Spin29
Faheem AshrafAll-Rounder/Medium Pace29
Haris RaufFast Bowler29
Shaheen Shah AfridiFast Bowler23
Naseem ShahFast Bowler20
Mohammad WasimFast Bowler21
Usama MirRight Arm Leg Spin27
Mohammad HarisRight Hand Bat/Wicketkeeper22
Tayyab TahirRight Hand Bat30

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Pakistan Cricket World Cup 2023 Potential XI

  1. Imam-ul-Haq
  2. Mohammad Rizwan (WK)
  3. Fakhar Zaman
  4. Babar Azam
  5. Iftikhar Ahmed
  6. Faheem Ashraf
  7. Shadab Khan
  8. Mohammad Nawaz
  9. Naseem Shah
  10. Shaheen Shah Afridi
  11. Haris Rauf

Injury News

  • 20-year old pacer, Ihsanullah has been in Pakistan’s plans but has been out with an elbow injury recently.

6 Pakistan Players Who Were Unlucky to Miss Out

  • Shan Masood, Imad Wasim, Haider Ali, Haris Sohail, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Hasnain

2 Surprise Picks for Pakistan’s World Cup Squad

  • Usama Mir, Tayyab Tahir

Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Squad – Complete List of Players

1. Imam-ul-Haq

Role: Left-Hand Bat (Opener)

  • Matches/Innings: 59/59
  • Runs: 2719, Best: 151
  • Average/SR: 51.30/82.99
  • 100/50: 9/16

Recent ODI Form: 11, 6, 60, 24, 90

Last ODI: May 3, 2023

Age: 27

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2. Fakhar Zaman

Role: Left-Hand Bat (Opener, #3)

  • Matches/Innings: 70/70
  • Runs: 3148, Best: 210*
  • Average/SR: 48.43/93.27
  • 100/50: 10/15

Recent ODI Form: 101, 117, 180*, 19, 14, 33

Last ODI: May 7, 2023

Age: 33

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3. Babar Azam (C)

Role: Right-Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 100/98
  • Runs: 5089, Best: 158
  • Average/SR: 59.17/89.24
  • 100/50: 18/26

Recent ODI Form: 49, 65, 54, 107, 1

Last ODI: March 7, 2023

Age: 28

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4. Iftikhar Ahmed

Role: Right-Hand Bat/ Right Arm Off spin

  • Matches/Innings: 12/11
  • Runs: 246, Best: 94*
  • Average/SR: 41.00/101.65
  • 100/50: 0/1
  • Wickets: 8, Best: 5/40
  • Economy: 5.38

Recent ODI Form: 2, 8*, DNB, 28, 94* & 1/36, 0/38, 1/38, 0/21

Last ODI: May 7, 2023

Age: 32

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5. Abdullah Shafique

Role: Right-Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 3/3
  • Runs: 28
  • Average/SR: 9.33/66.66
  • 100/50:0/0

Recent ODI Form: 2, 7, 19

Last ODI: May 3, 2023

Age: 23

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6. Agha Salman

Role: Right-Hand Bat/Right Arm Off spin

  • Matches/Innings: 11/10
  • Runs: 337, Best: 58
  • Average/SR: 48.14/108.7
  • 100/50: 0/3
  • Wickets: 3, Best: 2/42
  • Economy: 5.57

Recent ODI Form: 7, DNB, 31, 58, 57 & 0/15, 0/34, 1/42, 0/49, 0/60

Last ODI: May 7, 2023

Age: 29

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7. Mohammad Rizwan (WK)

Role: Right-Hand Bat/Wicketkeeper

  • Matches/Innings: 57/52
  • Runs: 1408, Best: 115
  • Average/SR: 34.34/88.22
  • 100/50: 2/9
  • Catches/Stumpings: 52/2

Recent ODI Form: 77, 42*, 54*, 32, 24, 9

Last ODI: May 7, 2023

Age: 31

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8. Saud Shakeel

Role: Left-hand Bat/Left Arm Spin

  • Matches/Innings: 5/4
  • Runs: 67, Best: 56
  • Average/SR: 22.33/66.33
  • 100/50: 0/1

Recent ODI Form: 5, 56, 3*, 3, DNB

Last ODI: March 21, 2022

Age: 27

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9. Shadab Khan (VC)

Role: Right Arm Leg spin/Right-Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 56/33
  • Wickets: 73, Best: 4/28
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 4/0
  • Economy: 5.13
  • Runs: 631, Best: 86
  • 100/50: 0/4

Recent ODI Form: 86, 48*, DNB, DNB, 21*, 14 & 4/62, 0/47, 1/41, 1/56, 0/45, 2/67

Last ODI: May 7, 2023

Age: 24

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10. Mohammad Nawaz

Role: Left Arm Spin/Left-Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 28/22
  • Wickets: 37, Best: 4/19
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 3/0
  • Economy: 4.94
  • Runs: 283, Best: 53

Recent ODI Form: 4/38 1/53, 0/55, 0/40. 0/26 & 3,8,8*, DNB, 11*

Last ODI: May 3, 2023

Age: 29

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11. Faheem Ashraf

Role: Left-Hand Bat/Right Arm Medium

  • Matches/Innings: 31/30
  • Wickets: 23, Best: 5/22
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 0/1
  • Economy: 5.11
  • Runs: 218, Best: 28

Recent ODI Form: 11, 1, 5, 1, 10 & 1/62, 0/30, 0/33, 0/45, 0/34

Last ODI: July 13, 2021

Age: 29

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12. Haris Rauf

Role: Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 22/22
  • Wickets: 39, Best: 4/65
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 3/0
  • Economy: 5.85

Recent ODI Form: 0/41, 2/65, 4/78, 2/37, 1/45

Last ODI: May 7, 2023

Age: 29

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13. Mohammad Wasim

Role: Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 14/7
  • Wickets: 24, Best: 4/36
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 1/0
  • Economy: 5.32

Recent ODI Form: 0/46, 2/35, 2/50, 3/40, 1/24

Last ODI: May 7, 2023

Age: 21

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14. Naseem Shah

Role: Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 8/8
  • Wickets: 23, Best: 5/33
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 0/2
  • Economy: 4.73

Recent ODI Form: 5/57, 3/58, 2/29, 1/49, 2/42

Last ODI: May 3, 2023

Age: 20

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15. Shaheen Shah Afridi

Role: Left Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 36/35
  • Wickets: 70, Best: 6/35
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 5/2
  • Economy: 5.52

Recent ODI Form: 1/17, 2/63, 2/53, 1/34, 3/46

Last ODI: May 7, 2023

Age: 23

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16. Usama Mir

Role: Right Hand Leg spin

  • Matches/Innings: 6/6
  • Wickets: 10, Best: 4/43
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 1/0
  • Economy: 5.29

Recent ODI Form: 2/42, 1/42, 1/61, 0/66, 4/43, 2/53

Last ODI: May 7, 2023

Age: 27

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17. Tayyab Tahir

Role: Right Hand Bat

*Has debuted in T20Is, but not ODIs yet.

List A Record:

  • Matches/Innings: 53/53
  • Runs: 53/53, Best: 169
  • 100s/50s:4/16
  • Average/SR: 44.23/90.83

Age:

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18. Mohammad Haris

Role: Right Hand Bat/Wicketkeeper

  • Matches/Innings: 5/4
  • Runs: 27, Best: 17*
  • 100/50: 0/0
  • Average/SR: 9.00/103.84
  • Catches/Stumpings: 4/2

Recent ODI Form: DNB, 6, 0, 4, 17*

Last ODI: May 5, 2023

Age: 22

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Final Thoughts

Pakistan’s fast bowling unit has always been good, but this time they also have a stable top order, an in-form keeper, variety of spin options, and a Babar Azam.

Oh yes, and in Shadab Khan, they have one of the best fielders going around.

Take Pakistan lightly at your own peril.

What do you all think? How far can Pakistan go in the upcoming Asia Cup and the 2023 ODI World Cup?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average age of Pakistan’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad?

The average age of Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 squad is 26.9. Pakistan is going with a young squad. They have youngsters like Naseem Shah (20), Mohammad Wasim (21), Mohammad Haris (22), and Shaheen Shah Afridi (23). Fakhar Zaman is the oldest member of squad at just 33.

Who is selected for Pakistan’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad?

Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (C), Iftikhar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim, Mohammad Haris, Tayyab Tahir, Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Abdullah Shafique, and Agha Salman are selected for Pakistan’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad.

Who is selected for Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 squad?

Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (C), Iftikhar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim, Mohammad Haris, Tayyab Tahir, Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Abdullah Shafique, and Agha Salman are selected.

Can Pakistan win the 2023 ODI World Cup?

Yes, Pakistan have it in them to win the 2023 ODI World Cup. They have a strong core that has been playing since the 2017 Champions Trophy as well as some new faces. Their pace bowling is as good as it gets, and this time they have the batting to back it up.

© Copyright @Nitesh Mathur and Broken Cricket Dreams, LLC 2023. Originally published on 08/19/2023. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Broken Cricket Dreams with appropriate and specific direction to the original content (i.e. linked to the exact post/article).

2023 Cricket World Cup South Africa Squad Breakdown (The Definitive Guide): Which 15 players will make the final squad from the Preliminary Squad of 18?

Time for the 2023 Cricket World Cup South Africa Squad edition.

South Africa have released their squads for the series against Australia. Although this is not the official World Cup squad, it gives us a glimpse into their preliminary squad (especially since World Cup is only two months away now).

Let’s jump right in.

Key Takeaways from South Africa’s ODI Squad Announcement

  • The average age of South Africa’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad is 29.1. South Africa is going with a healthy mix of youth and experience. They have youngsters like Brevis (20), Coetzee (22), Stubbs (23), Jansen (23) as well as experience international players like Miller, Rabada, Quinton de Kock, Markram, Parnell, and Shamsi.
  • The 18-member South Africa’s preliminary World Cup squad has average ODI match experience of 43 ODIs. David Miller (155), Quinton de Kock (140) & Kagiso Rabada (89) are their most experienced players, while the likes of Dewald Brevis have yet to debut in international cricket.
  • South Africa’s squad composition is as follows: 9 proper batters (with one part-time bowling option), 2 all-rounders, and 7 proper bowling options. In total, South Africa has 10 bowling options (1 off spin, 2 left arm pace, 2 left arm spin, and 5 right arm pace) in their squad if absolutely needed.
  • South Africa have 2 left-handed batting options (QDK, Miller) and two wicketkeeping options.

South Africa Cricket World Cup Team at a Glance

PlayerRoleAge
Quinton de KockBatter/Wicketkeeper30
Reeza HendricksBatter34
Temba Bavuma (C)Batter33
Aiden MarkramBatter/part-time off-spin28
Dewald BrevisBatter20
Rassie van der DussenBatter34
Heinrich KlaasenBatter/Wicketkeeper32
David MillerBatter34
Tristan StubbsBatter23
Marco JansenAll-Rounder/Medium Pace23
Kagiso RabadaFast Bowler28
Wayne ParnellAll-Rounder/Fast34
Tabraiz ShamsiLeft Arm Spin33
Anrich NortjeFast Bowler29
Lungi NgidiFast Bowler27
Gerald CoetzeeFast Bowler22
Sisanda MagalaMedium Pace32
Bjorn FortuinLeft Arm Spin28

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South Africa Cricket World Cup 2023 Potential XI

  1. Quinton de Kock (WK)
  2. Reeza Hendricks
  3. Temba Bavuma (C)
  4. Aiden Markram
  5. Rassie van der Dussen
  6. David Miller
  7. Heinrich Klaasen
  8. Marco Jansen
  9. Kagiso Rabada
  10. Anrich Nortje
  11. Tabraiz Shamsi

Injury News

  • Keshav Maharaj suffered from Achilles injury earlier this year and iis in the race to keep himself fit for the World Cup.

4 South African Players Who Were Unlucky to Miss Out

  • Janneman Malan, Donovan Ferreira, Faf du Plessis, George Linde

3 Surprise Picks for South Africa’s World Cup Squad

  • Sisanda Magala, Bjorn Fortuin, Gerlad Coetzee

South Africa Cricket World Cup 2023 Squad – Complete List of Players

1. Quinton de Kock (WK)

Role: Left-handed bater (opener)

  • Matches/Innings: 140/140
  • Runs: 5966, Best: 141*
  • Average/SR: 44.85/96.08
  • 100/50: 17/29
  • Catches/Stumpings: 183/14

Recent ODI Form: 37, 31, 48, 9, 8

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 30

Also Read: Top 17 Greatest Wicketkeepers in Cricket History (Men’s): Which Keepers Have the Most Dismissals Across Formats?

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2. Reeza Hendricks

Role: Right-handed batter (opener)

  • Matches/Innings: 27/27
  • Runs: 694, Best: 102
  • Average/SR: 27.76/77.62
  • 100/50: 1/5

Recent ODI Form: 1, 6, 74, 3, 52

Last ODI: February 1, 2023

Age: 34

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3. Temba Bavuma (C)

Role: Right-handed bater

  • Matches/Innings: 26/25
  • Runs: 1150, Best: 144
  • Average/SR: 52.27/91.63
  • 100/50: 4/3

Recent ODI Form: 109, 35, 144, 90*, 6

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 33

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4. Aiden Markram

Role: Right-handed batter/Right arm off spin

  • Matches/Innings: 50/47
  • Runs: 1440, Best: 175
  • Average/SR: 33.48/93.87
  • 100/50: 1/6
  • Wickets: 16, Best: 2/18
  • Economy: 5.58

Recent ODI Form: 49, 39, 25, 51*, 175

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 28

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5. Dewald Brevis

Role: Right-hand bat/Right arm part-time leg break

*has not debuted in international cricket yet

List A Record:

  • Matches/Innings: 8/8
  • Runs: 247, Best: 98*
  • Average/SR: 35.98/95.00
  • 100/50: 0/1

Age: 20

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6. Rassie van der Dussen

Role: Right-hand bat

  • Matches/Innings: 45/39
  • Runs: 1757, Best: 134
  • Average/SR: 60.58/89.68
  • 100/50: 4/11

Recent ODI Form: 5, 8, 14, 31, 25

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 34

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7. Heinrich Klaasen

Role: Right-hand bat/Wicketkeeper

  • Matches/Innings: 36/33
  • Runs: 1080, Best: 123*
  • Average/SR: 40.00/104.65
  • 100/50: 2/5

Recent ODI Form: 27, 80, 119*, DNB, 28

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 32

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8. David Miller

Role: Left-Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 155/132
  • Runs: 3888, Best: 139
  • Average/SR: 42.26/102.93
  • 100/50: 5/21

Recent ODI Form: 58*, 13, 17, DNB, 91

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 34

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9. Tristan Stubbs

Role: Right-hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 1/1
  • Runs: 6
  • Average/SR: 6/60 (List A Average/SR: 42.16/86.34)
  • 100/50: 0/0

Recent ODI Form: 6

Last ODI: March 18, 2023

Age: 23

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10. Marco Jansen

Role: Left Arm Fast, Right-Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 9/9
  • Wickets: 10, Best: 2/46
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 0/0
  • Economy: 5.83
  • Runs: 131, Best: 43

Recent ODI Form: 2/43, 1/77, 2/46, 1/27, 1/39

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 23

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11. Kagiso Rabada

Role: Right Arm Fast/Left-Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 89/87
  • Wickets: 137, Best: 6/16
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 6/2
  • Economy: 5.01

Recent ODI Form: 0/37, 2/36, 1/59, 2/46, 0/33

Last ODI: March 31, 2023

Age: 28

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12. Wayne Parnell

Role: Left Arm Fast/Left-Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 73/69
  • Wickets: 99, Best: 5/48
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 3/2
  • Economy: 5.60
  • Runs: 574, Best: 56

Recent ODI Form: 1/44, 0/42, 1/54, 0/53, 1/30

Last ODI: March 21, 2023

Age: 34

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13. Tabraiz Shamsi

Role: Left Arm Wrist Spin

  • Matches/Innings: 44/41
  • Wickets: 57, Best: 5/49
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 1/1
  • Economy: 5.51

Recent ODI Form: April 2, 2023

Last ODI: 1/55, 0/61, 2/62, 3/25, 1/38

Age: 33

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14. Anrich Nortje

Role: Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 21/20
  • Wickets: 36, Best: 4/51
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 0/0
  • Economy: 5.68

Recent ODI Form: 0/15, 4/62, 2/64, 2/24

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 29

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15. Lungi Ngidi

Role: Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 45/44
  • Wickets: 73, Best: 6/58
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 3/1
  • Economy: 5.73

Recent ODI Form: 1/66, 4/62, 0/76, 1/45, 1/33

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 27

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16. Gerald Coetzee

Role: Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 2/2
  • Wickets: 5, Best: 3/57
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 0/0
  • Economy:5.50

Recent ODI Form: 3/57, 2/53

Last ODI: March 21, 2023

Age: 22

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17. Sisanda Magala

Role: Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 7/6
  • Wickets: 14, Best: 5/43
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 0/1
  • Economy: 6.32

Recent ODI Form: 1/69, 3/46, 1/76, 3/37, 5/43

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 32

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18. Bjorn Fortuin

Role: Left Arm Orthodox/Right-Hand bat

  • Matches/Innings: 5/4
  • Wickets: 6, Best: 2/46
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 0/0
  • Economy: 5.64

Recent ODI Form: 1/52, 1/20, 2/57 2/46

Last ODI: March 21, 2023

Age: 28

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Final Thoughts

I have a good feeling about South Africa’s squad this time around, do you?

Klaasen, Markram, Rassie, & Nortje are in their form of their lives, Miller-Rabada-Quinton de Kock-Shamsi are some of the best cricketers going around, and the exciting youth talent of Brevis-Stubbs-Jansen-Coetzee is just the cherry on top.

Can they keep their cool and finallly lift the World Cup trophy?

Only time will tell. But in the mean time, I would love to know what your thoughts are on this. Comment Below with a ‘Yes’ if you think they can win the world or ‘No’ if you think they cannot.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average age of South Africa’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad?

South Africa’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad average age is 31.8 years. South Africa is going with a healthy mix of youth and experience. They have youngsters like Brevis (20), Coetzee (22), Stubbs (23), Jansen (23) as well as experience international players like Miller, Rabada, Quinton de Kock, Markram, Parnell, and Shamsi.

Who is selected for South Africa’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad?

Quinton de Kock (WK), Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma (C), Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi, Bjorn Fortuin, Sisanda Magalaa, Gerald Coetzee, Wayne Parnell, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, and Lungi Ngidi are selected for South Africa’s preliminary ODI World Cup squad 2023.

© Copyright @Nitesh Mathur and Broken Cricket Dreams, LLC 2023. Originally published on 08/16/2023. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Broken Cricket Dreams with appropriate and specific direction to the original content (i.e. linked to the exact post/article).