The 42nd ODI match of the 2023 World Cup is underway at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After having won the toss, the Proteas chose to field first asking Afghanistan to bat. Well there is no doubt to Afghanistan’s brilliant performance in the ongoing tournament, South African conduct was at some other level which is why the team is currently leading at the 2nd position only after India in the ICC Points Table. All their batsmen, especially Quinton de Kock have shown up extraordinarily in the game.
What is up with Ngidi’s left ankle?
South African pacer Lungi Ngidi’s potential to take crucial wickets is what has helped South Africa to move further into the World Cup, in some instances. But, there is really something up with his left ankle since the Proteas competed with India last Sunday. Today in the match against Afghanistan, after bowling his first overs and the first two balls of the third over, he had to leave the field in between when he experienced some sprain in his left ankle. He was soon attended by the team’s physio and advised to rest. At his place, Aiden Markram concluded the incomplete over but Ngidi is likely to bowl in the next overs to complete his delivery.
SA vs IND: Looking back at Ngidi’s injury
In the match against India, Lungi Ngidi had to leave the field after having bowled the first two balls of his last over, though he returned to bat for the team in the second innings. Despite the situation that unfolded in front of the team, the management still chose to play Ngidi to lead the bowling attack. Ngidi had really a solid World Cup campaign this time as he picked up 8 wickets in the all the games he has played so far with an economy rate of 5.46.
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