Proteas Experiment: Mulder Opens Batting Against NZ

South Africa is experimenting with Wiaan Mulder opening the batting in their T20 series against New Zealand, a departure from his usual role. This strategic shift stems from an injury to Jordan Hermann and coach Shukri Conrad's initiative to assess the team's depth. With key senior players participating in the Indian Premier League, the ongoing series provides a valuable opportunity for such experimentation.

The Proteas currently find themselves trailing the five-match series 2-1 after losing the second and third T20Is. Despite the current deficit, stand-in captain Keshav Maharaj remains optimistic about the team's potential to stage a comeback, especially as New Zealand will also see players depart for the IPL. Maharaj emphasized the team's focus on self-improvement and finding their optimal playing strategy, aiming for a more polished performance in upcoming matches to level the series.