WI vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report & Injury Updates for South Africa tour of West Indies 2024, 1st T20I
The West Indies will likely rely on their spinners to exploit the conditions, while South Africa’s pace attack will be crucial in their quest for wickets.
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The cricketing world is gearing up for an exciting three-match Test series between the West Indies and South Africa, set to commence on August 24, 2024. The series will be hosted at the iconic Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad. The West Indies will likely rely on their spinners to exploit the conditions, while South Africa’s pace attack will be crucial in their quest for wickets. The series promises to be a thrilling contest between two evenly-matched teams.
Both teams are coming into this series with a mix of experienced campaigners and promising youngsters. The West Indies, known for their explosive batting and skilful bowling, will be looking to capitalise on home advantage and secure a series victory. South Africa, on the other hand, will aim to showcase its strength and challenge the hosts.
As the team gears up for the upcoming clash, all eyes will be on the thrilling competition set to unfold on the cricket field. Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy tips, the pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
Match Information
West Indies vs South Africa, 1st T20I
South Africa tour of West Indies, 23 Aug 2024, Fri, 12:30 AM IST ,Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad
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32.1°C
Players Stats in current Series
Tony de Zorzi
SA - bat
163 Runs
2 Matches
Tristan Stubbs
SA - bat
144 Runs
3 Matches
Tristan Stubbs
SA - bat
138 Runs
2 Matches
Shai Hope
WI - wk
134 Runs
3 Matches
Aiden Markram
SA - bat
82 Runs
1 Match
Jason Holder
WI - all
121 Runs
2 Matches
Shamar Joseph
WI - all
76.60
1 Match
Nicholas Pooran
WI - wk
205.17
3 Matches
Jomel Warrican
WI - bowl
61.22
2 Matches
Shimron Hetmyer
WI - bat
182.35
1 Match
Aiden Markram
SA - bat
76.64
1 Match
Kyle Verreynne
SA - wk
60.10
2 Matches
Dane Piedt
SA - bowl
4 Wkts
1 Match
Keshav Maharaj
SA - bowl
13 Wkts
2 Matches
Romario Shepherd
WI - all
6 Wkts
3 Matches
Lungi Ngidi
SA - bowl
3 Wkts
1 Match
Jayden Seales
WI - bowl
12 Wkts
2 Matches
Matthew Forde
WI - bat
5 Wkts
3 Matches
Jason Holder
WI - all
2.24
2 Matches
Akeal Hosein
WI - bowl
5.27
3 Matches
Dane Piedt
SA - bowl
2.22
1 Match
Keshav Maharaj
SA - bowl
2.51
2 Matches
Romario Shepherd
WI - all
7.56
3 Matches
Shamar Joseph
WI - all
2.69
1 Match
Probable Playing XI
West Indies
G Moti-Kanhai, Shamar Joseph, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Shai Hope, Johnson Charles, Rovman Powell (C), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Fabian Allen, AJ Hosein
Bench : A Athanaze, Kraigg Brathwaite, M Louis, Keacy Carty, Kemar Roach, KAR Hodge, J Da Silva, Jason Holder, TA Imlach, T Chanderpaul, Jayden Seales, Kirk McKenzie, JA Warrican, Z McCaskie, JP Greaves, Kevin Sinclair, Jeremiah Louis, Akeem Jordan, Alzarri Joseph, BNL Charles
South Africa
RD Rickelton, AK Markram (C), T Stubbs, L Ngidi, N Burger, MP Breetzke (wk), T de Zorzi, KA Maharaj, K Rabada, DG Bedingham, DL Piedt
Bench : Wiaan Mulder, T Bavuma, K Verreynne, D Paterson, M Pretorius
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Pitch Report
60%
Pace Bowling
40%
Spin Bowling
50%
Batting Pitch
128
Average Score
50%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
Nicholas Pooran WI | WK
Explosive West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran holds a staggering T20I strike-rate of 135.86 after 95 matches. Moreover, the same strike-rate rises to 146.15 while accounting his past seven T20I appearances alone.
Gudakesh Motie WI | BOWL
West Indies left-arm spinner, Gudakesh Motie has emerged as his team’s most prolific bowler off late, having snared 16 wickets in his past 10 matches at an astonishing bowling strike-rate of just 12.
Aiden Markram SA | BAT
South African captain, Aiden Markram holds a prolific record in T20Is. With the bat, the cricketer has blasted 1,241 runs at a monumental strike-rate of 143.63. Markram can also lend his right-arm off-spin for a few overs.
Lungi Ngidi SA | BOWL
South African paceman Lungi Ngidi has played 42 T20Is so far to collect 62 wickets at an average of 20.90. In the absence of Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje, Ngidi remains South Africa’s best bet with the new-ball.
Reeza Hendricks SA | BAT
Reeza Hendricks will start out as one of South Africa’s most experienced T20I batters in the series. In 68 matches, he has punched out nearly 2,000 runs at an average of almost 30.
Roston Chase WI | ALL
Roston Chase’s all-round abilities make him a vital cog in the West Indian lineup.
Fabian Allen WI | ALL
Fabian Allen’s ability to accelerate the scoring in the death overs makes him a dangerous player.
Tristan Stubbs SA | BAT
Tristan Stubbs is a rising star in South Africa’s cricket scene. Known for his aggressive batting and ability to handle pressure situations, Stubbs is a player to watch out for in the middle to lower order.
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Wiaan Mulder
SA | ALL
Shai Hope
WI | WK
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