South African captain Faf du Plessis is hopeful on the South African pacers to do well in the Sri Lanka tour. Before the beginning of the Test series, Faf backs Dale Steyn and the other pacers.

In this Sri Lanka tour, South Africa will play two Tests, five ODIs and only T20I, starting from July 12. While Faf is confident on the bowlers, he feels that the batting performances will be the key decider of the Test series.

Faf said, “Steyn gets one wicket and he is up there with the most dangerous bowlers in the world because he is so skilful. I am hoping to see Dale bowl really quick again. In our bowling attack that we have, we have the ability to get 20 wickets on whatever the surfaces. I think this series will be won where the batters need to stand up for both teams.”

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Faf also praised the young South African pacer Kagiso Rabada for his impressive bowling skills and quick learning abilities.

The Protease captain said, “The remarkable thing about KG (Rabada) is how quickly he learns. He has the ability to swing the bowl both ways which I think not many bowlers have. KG will take over that mantle (from Steyn). He has got the skills, pace and control to do well in all the conditions of the world.”

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Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka cricket team, which is currently running in controversies and some other domestic issues, is hopeful to produce a good fight against the stronger Test team.

Sri Lankan batsman Roshen Silva said, “At the moment they, South Africa, are the number two team in ranking. We expect them to come really hard at us. (But) we have prepared and we will give our best.

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“If you take Bangladesh and in India, we did well (during those tours). We will gave a good fight and we hope to win the series.”