Wiaan Mulder 'technically good enough' to bat at No 3 in Lord's final, says Proteas legend Hashim Amla

Wiaan Mulder to play at number three vs Australia in WTC final, captain Temba Bavuma explains reason

South Africa have announced their playing XI for the much-anticipated World Test Championship finale against Australia at the iconic Lord’s, starting June 11. Interestingly, the Temba Bavuma-led side named Wiaan Mulder at number three, despite the 27-year-old having very little experience in that position. In the last week, the Proteas played a warm-up game against Zimbabwe and during which, Mulder was tested at number three, and the team manage…

Proteas name XI for World Test Championship final at Lord's

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has announced the Proteas XI for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia starting on Wednesday, 11 June at Lord’s. The first ball is due to be bowled at 11:30 (SA time). Bavuma headlines a well-rounded line-up that offers the first-time WTC finalists multiple options in all departments of the game. Headlining the batting order is Ryan Rickelton, who has been South Africa’s top-scorer in the…

South Africa's Playing XI For World Test Championship Final vs Australia Revealed By Temba Bavuma

Temba Bavuma has announced the playing XI for the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at the Home of Cricket, Lord's

Wiaan Mulder 'technically good enough' to bat at No 3 in Lord's final, says Proteas legend Hashim Amla

South Africa gamble on Mulder at number three in WTC final against Australia

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma admitted all-rounder Wiaan Mulder lacks experience at the top of the batting order after picking him to bat at number three against Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's .

Proteas gamble on Mulder at No 3

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma admitted Wiaan Mulder lacks experience at the top of the order after the all-rounder was selected to bat at No 3 against Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s. Mulder has only batted twice in Test matches at No 3, making 15 against Sri Lanka in November and five against Pakistan in January, but he is now preparing to face a formidable Australia attack featuring Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc. South…