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Three areas Proteas need to improve ahead of New Zealand clash

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February 13, 2026

THE Proteas currently holds an unbeaten record in the ongoing 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, having secured victories against Canada and Afghanistan earlier this week. However, the side is far from being a finished article. Cricket writer Ongama Gcwabe highlights three key areas South Africa must improve before they take the field against New Zealand in Ahmedabad tomorrow.

- ONGAMA GCWABE

Three areas Proteas need to improve ahead of New Zealand clash

PROTEAS spearhead Kagiso Rabada hasn't been at his best since returning from injury.

(AFP)

THE Proteas currently holds an unbeaten record in the ongoing 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, having secured victories against Canada and Afghanistan earlier this week.

However, the side is far from being a finished article. Cricket writer Ongama Gcwabe highlights three key areas South Africa must improve before they take the field against New Zealand in Ahmedabad tomorrow.

The Proteas’ pace attack has struggled with overstepping for a number of years. Be it Kagiso Rabada, Wiaan Mulder, or Marco Jansen, the quicks have leaked a high number of no-balls over the last couple of seasons.

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