Injury setback for South Africa in Namibia
Lutho Sipmala has been ruled out of the T20I tri-series with a hamstring injury and will be replaced by Andile Simelane.
South Africa have suffered another injury setback with Lutho Sipmala ruled out of the ongoing T20I tri-series in Namibia after sustaining a left hamstring injury.
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DP World Lions seamer Lutho Sipamla has been ruled out of the remainder of the T20 International (T20I) Tri-series against Namibia and Zimbabwe due to a left hamstring injury.
The 28-year-old sustained the injury while bowling during his second over of the… pic.twitter.com/5yquOYMKXs
The pacer bowled just nine deliveries in South Africa’s opening match against Namibia before leaving the field and subsequently missed their second game against Zimbabwe. He will now be replaced in the squad by Andile Simelane, who has played 10 T20Is for South Africa.
He becomes the second South African to be ruled out of the tri-series after Jason Smith was ruled out at the start of their trip due to a groin injury.
South Africa’s schedule remains packed, with two more T20Is against Namibia still to come and a possible third if they reach the tri-series final. The team will then play three ODIs in Namibia.
South Africa responded strongly to their shock defeat against the hosts in the tri-series opener. They bounced back with a convincing win over Zimbabwe on Saturday, with Dewald Brevis starring with an unbeaten 75 from just 32 deliveries.