South Africa target revenge in dead rubber
South Africa have a chance to avenge their World Cup defeat against Bangladesh
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South Africa's top-order blitzed West Indies in the opening game of the tournament and won with plenty left in the tank. Given the fact that nothing rests on this match it could be worth giving some of the middle-order time in the middle in preparation for tighter situations later in the tournament. There will be at least one change with Herschelle Gibbs ruled out after picking up a leg injury against West Indies, but Graeme Smith is eager to play.
South Africa's all-pace attack offers little variety and consideration will have to be given to finding room for the offspinner Thandi Tshabalala. He has had considerable success in the Pro20 and holds an average of 14.35 and economy of 6.52 runs per over.
The crowd. Locals should come out in force to support the home team and if it's anything like the atmosphere at the Wanderers everyone will have a terrific evening.
Graeme Smith is relieved he can still take part in the tournament, after copping a vicious blow on the right hand against West Indies. "I'm very, very lucky it's not broken. Now it's just about dealing with the pain and getting some power and strength back in the hand. I batted [in the nets] today and that was fine. It's important for me, as captain, to play."
There was more pace and bounce on offer when England played Australia, and the Bangladeshis will be hoping the surface reverts to being slow and low otherwise they will struggle. The forecast is a little uncertain, with the chance of some rain drifting in.
Andrew McGlashan is a staff writer on Cricinfo