BOSCH BACKS PROTEAS’ GIFTIGE BOWLERS AGAINST INDIA’S JITZ BATTERS

CORBIN Bosch believes the Proteas’ high-octane bowling attack can contain India’s destructive batting unit when the two teams face off in a Super 8 clash at the T20 World Cup at 3.30pm in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

South Africa have all the ingredients to keep India’s batters quiet and have a vrag options, as they have quicks like Anrich Nortje and Kwena Maphaka, currently battling to find a place in the starting team.

Bosch understands the calibre of bowlers that he has bowling alongside him and believes that their strength lies in setting high standards for themselves as a collective.

The 31-year-old also believes that they are at an advantage having played three of their group stage fixtures in Ahmedabad.

Bosch wysed: “It’s a privilege to be with a team with such incredible fast bowlers, and there’s still Anrich on the side. The standards between the entire bowling lineup are really high. We feed off each other well.

“It’s exciting because you have the luxury to watch some of the best fast bowlers in the world. I’ve been fortunate enough to play a few games in Ahmedabad, which has been really nice.

“We’ve had the luxury of the conditions, and assessing the field and game plans moving forward. The planning will now go towards individuals rather than a team perspective.”

Coach Shukri Conrad made four changes to his usual playing XI against the UAE. Now, he has a better idea of who he could call upon should a situation arise, as all the 15 manne have had game time at the World Cup.

Bosch added: “I think it was a nice run for everyone, especially you never know what happens later in the competition. I think that bodes well for us moving forward.”