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South Africa geared up for Tri-Series opener

Saturday, June 04 2016 by SNTV
  • South Africa prepared for their opening Tri-Series game against the West Indies on Friday (3rd June)

    South Africa face the West Indies in the first game of the one-day triangular series on Friday (3rd June).

    Morne Morkel, Kyle Abbott and Kagiso Rabada form the bowling attack for South Africa while an in-form AB de Villiers leads the batting.

    There will be no Chris Gayle, Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo or Darren Sammy for the West Indies.

    All are left out as they have not played in the domestic 50-over tournament - a West Indian policy.

    But de Villiers doesn't think that will impact on the team too much.

    SOUNDBITE (English) AB de Villiers, South Africa captain (on West Indies):

    "Just the normal West Indies game I think. They're going to hit a couple of balls around the park and try to win the game of cricket. They always seem to enjoy their cricket and I don't think it will be different tomorrow. They always have a lot of flair and some world class players that can change a game in no time. We've got a lot of respect for them as a cricket team. Nothing will change tomorrow, we'll come here and respect them as a side but hopefully get the momentum on our side and hopefully win the game."

    The West Indies lost both their warm up matches, while South Africa have won three of their last five one-day internationals.

    The match will be played under lights - the first time the day/night format has been attempted in the West Indies.

    The one-day series is a triangular tournament, with Australia also taking part.

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