The Proteas will look for their maiden World Cup triumph as they head to India as one of the tournament’s dark horses. Temba Bavuma’s side could benefit from the lack of expectation but will need some of their key players to step up if they are going to go all the way. We look at 3 players who could play a key role for the Proteas in the 2023 Cricket World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Proteas’ skipper is in the form of his life and is arguably SA’s most crucial batter in ODIs at the moment. Temba Bavuma’s ODI numbers in 2023 are very impressive. He’s scored 637 runs at an average of 91.00, striking at 104.42. Bavuma has also scored 3 centuries to go with his 2 fifties and will be looking to produce the same numbers when it matters most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His partnership with Quintin de Kock at the top of the order could play a pivotal role in the Proteas’ chances of winning or going far in this year’s World Cup.<\/a> He’s proven to be a great leader and captain over the past few years and will play a massive role if the Proteas are to win their first-ever World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Temba Bavuma is in excellent form ahead of the World Cup \ud83d\udcaa pic.twitter.com\/t1WtEov4l9<\/a><\/p>— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) September 13, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote>