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SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 06: Tabraiz Shamsi of South Africa celebrates the wicket of Jonny Bairstow of England during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match between England and SA at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on November 06, 2021 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Proteas T20 World Cup review: The winners (and loser)

Ryan Vrede assesses the most notable individual contributions to the Proteas, on and off the field, at the T20 World Cup.

South Africa's Aiden Markram (C) takes the last run to win the ICC mens Twenty20 World Cup cricket match between South Africa and West Indies at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on October 26, 2021. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP) (Photo by AAMIR QURESHI/AFP via Getty Images)

Player ratings: Markram underlines importance to Proteas cause

Ryan Vrede rates the Proteas after their T20 World Cup victory over the West Indies, which featured another excellent contribution from Aiden Markram.

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 18: Aiden Markram of South Africa sweeps during the Afghanistan and South Africa warm Up Match prior to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at on October 18, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Steele-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

Proteas ease past Afghanistan in T20 World Cup warm-up

The Proteas beat Afghanistan by 41 runs in their T20 World Cup warm-up match in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 16: Aiden Markram of the Proteas during the 3rd Betway ODI between South Africa and Pakistan at SuperSport Park on April 16, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Markram emerges as Proteas’ unlikely anchor

In the absence of Faf du Plessis, Aiden Markram’s form will be absolutely crucial to the Proteas at the T20 World Cup, writes Ryan Vrede.

Boucher: We want players to peak at the right time

Proteas coach Mark Boucher believes the IPL experience for several South African players in the UAE will serve the team well ahead of the T20 World Cup. You may also like

Markram leads Proteas fightback but Pakistan strike late

Aiden Markram scored 74, anchoring the innings as the Proteas wiped out a 158-run deficit, but the tourists lost three late wickets to leave them 29 runs ahead with just six wickets in hand. You may also like

Markram mirrors Amla

Aiden Markram’s slump in form will reveal whether he has the temperament to match his immense talent. There is hope for him in the trajectory of Hashim Amla’s career, writes RYAN VREDE. On Tuesday, Markram was out for 17, dismissed caught and bowled, while playing for the Titans against the Warriors. It took 50 deliveries for him to get there, which,… Read more →