ICC Player of the Month: South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj & Simon Harmer NOMINATED for ICC Player of the Month after exploits against Bangladesh- The ICC Player of the Month nominees have been announced for April 2022 with strong men and women candidates staking their claim with some brilliant performances. Follow more updateds on InsideSport.IN
The South African left-arm spinner was in sensational form with the ball, emerging as the Proteas’ most potent weapon during their two-match home Test series against Bangladesh.
In the first match in Durban, Maharaj bowled economically, holding one end up brilliantly. He returned with figures of 0/65 in 37 overs, going at an economy of 1.80.
However, it was in the second innings when Maharaj worked his magic, as Bangladesh chased 274 for victory. Maharaj first scalped two wickets on day four before wreaking havoc on the final day, picking up a further five.
He ended the innings with figures of 7/32, as South Africa bowled Bangladesh out for 53, and was named the Player of the Match for his efforts.
ICC Player of the Month: South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj & Simon Harmer NOMINATED for ICC Player of the Month after exploits against Bangladesh
In the second game in Port Elizabeth, Maharaj was again in full flight. He first showcased his ability with the bat, scoring a counter-attacking 84, before returning with figures of 2/57.
The second innings again saw him bamboozling the Bangladesh batters with another seven-wicket haul. Maharaj returned with figures of 7/40, as South Africa won the match by 332 runs, bowling the visitors out for 80 and completing a 2-0 series sweep. Maharaj was named both the Player of the Match and the Player of the Series.
Maharaj’s partner-in-crime, Simon Harmer was also in imperious form during the series against Bangladesh. Making his international comeback after over six years, Harmer couldn’t have asked for a better return.
ICC Player of the Month: South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj & Simon Harmer NOMINATED for ICC Player of the Month after exploits against Bangladesh
He started with a bang, contributing a vital 38* with the bat in the first innings in Durban. He was impressive with the ball as well, showcasing subtle variations and brilliant accuracy as he registered figures of 4/103 in 40 overs.
Harmer then played a brilliant support act to Maharaj in the second innings, as Bangladesh were bowled out for 53. Harmer returned figures of 3/21 to complete a fairytale international comeback.
Harmer again chipped in both the bat and the ball in the second Test in Port Elizabeth. Scoring 29 in the first innings, Harmer scalped 3 wickets for 39 in his 10.2 overs.
The off-spinner would again chip in with 3 wickets for 34 runs in his 11.3 overs as South Africa sealed another comprehensive victory.
ICC Player of the Month: South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj & Simon Harmer NOMINATED for ICC Player of the Month after exploits against Bangladesh
The Oman opener was in scintillating form in the month of April, in the tri-series against Scotland and PNG played in Dubai, which was a part of ICC Cricket World Cup League 2. In four matches, Jatinder Singh aggregated 259 runs with three fifty-plus scores, including a century.
He started off with a bang against Scotland, scoring 53 as Oman lost a thriller by four runs, chasing down 216. He followed it up with a brilliant 118* in 116 deliveries against PNG, as Oman comfortably chased down a target of 225.
After a quiet outing against Scotland in Dubai, Jatinder found his full range of strokes against PNG again. His 79 off 77 helped Oman set their opponents a target of 278, which helped them seal an 85-run victory.
ICC Player of the Month: South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj & Simon Harmer NOMINATED for ICC Player of the Month after exploits against Bangladesh
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