T20 World Cup 2024: Rating top teams based on their spin combinations
Batters generally have the upper hand in the shorter format of the game, but the slower tracks on Windies' soil are likely to assist the spinners as well.
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6. South Africa (7/10)
South Africa have plenty of spin options available but interestingly, three of their main spinners are left-handed. The spin department will be commanded by the trio of Bjorn Fortuin, Keshav Maharaj, and Tabraiz Shamsi. They also have right-arm spin options in Aiden Markram and Tristan Stubbs. The reason behind this spin-heavy bowling unit is understood to be their spinners who have fared better than their pacers on Caribbean soil in recent years.
5. Bangladesh (7.5/10)
It looks like a calculated move from Bangladesh as they have named a spin-heavy bowling unit for the tournament. Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain and Tanveer Islam are the specialist spinners in their line-up. With veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan also joining with his left-arm spin, the Tigers have a formidable spin attack this time around.