SA find reason for ODI optimism despite top-order tangles

SA find reason for ODI optimism despite top-order tangles

South Africa, despite wrestling with problems at their top-order in One Day Internationals (ODIs), demonstrated enough promising signs that they remain competitive with the world’s best teams.

While the ODI format is not their immediate priority, the South African squad showed resilience and skill, indicating they can hold their own against top-tier opposition. Their performances revealed underlying strengths and potential, even as the early batting slots posed challenges.

"In a format that isn't their top priority right now, they showed enough and more evidence that they can go toe to toe with the very best," notes ESPN.com.

This emerging optimism stems from the team's ability to adapt and perform in pressure situations despite being slightly out of form at the beginning of the innings. Their middle and lower order contributions kept matches competitive, suggesting that with some adjustments at the start, South Africa could build momentum in ODIs.

South Africa’s ODI outlook remains positive, with solid performances highlighting their capacity to compete internationally despite early top-order struggles.

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ESPN ESPN — 2025-11-30

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