Proteas’ World Cup fixtures raise an intriguing question: How important will spin be in 2027?

Khalid Mohidin examines whether spin bowling will play a vital tactical role for South Africa at the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. The Proteas will play four of their first five matches at coastal grounds, including Newlands, Boland Park, St George's Park, and Kingsmead, before playing Sri Lanka at the Wanderers on the Highveld.

Mohidin argues that South Africa cannot rely solely on traditional pace and bounce across diverse surfaces. With established spinners Keshav Maharaj and Bjorn Fortuin available, coach Shukri Conrad has already demonstrated a willingness to utilize multiple spinners based on specific opponent weaknesses.