South Africa vs New Zealand 2017 ODIs: 5 players to watch out for

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 05: James Neesham of New Zealand bats during game three of the One Day International series between New Zealand and Australia at Seddon Park on February 5, 2017 in Hamilton, New Zealand.  (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images)
James Neesham will handle the dual role of seam bowler and finisher

#3 Chris Morris

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 17:  Chris Morris of South Africa runs up to bowl during the first International Twenty20 match between New Zealand and South Africa at Eden Park on February 17, 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand.  (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images)
Morris could take the new ball for South Africa after his show in the T20

The all-rounder is South Africa's hope of finding the right balance to their One Day squad. A fine batsman, the management has zeroed in on Morris to do the job at No. 7 in the line-up. His match-winning knock against England in January 2016 proved that there is a hidden Klusener in him.

But Morris may be required to do more than batting in the Champions Trophy. His sensational opening spell in the T20 has made him the favourite to partner Rabada with the new ball in ODIs.

A fine death bowler too, Morris has quickened up without compromising on line and length and still bowls a handy yorker towards the end of an innings. He might just be the bridge between South Africa and an ICC Trophy and this series could be important for him to sustain that momentum.

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