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.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 19:16 IST

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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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Weather Report

Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad

Clouds

28.8°C

90% (Humidity)

Players Stats in current Series

1

163 Runs

2 Matches

144 Runs

3 Matches

138 Runs

2 Matches

4

Shai Hope

WI - wk

134 Runs

3 Matches

5

82 Runs

1 Match

6

Jason Holder

WI - all

121 Runs

2 Matches

1

76.60

1 Match

205.17

3 Matches

3

61.22

2 Matches

182.35

1 Match

5

76.64

1 Match

60.10

2 Matches

1

Dane Piedt

SA - bowl

4 Wkts

1 Match

2

13 Wkts

2 Matches

6 Wkts

3 Matches

4

Lungi Ngidi

SA - bowl

3 Wkts

1 Match

5

Jayden Seales

WI - bowl

12 Wkts

2 Matches

6

Matthew Forde

WI - bat

5 Wkts

3 Matches

1

Jason Holder

WI - all

2.24

2 Matches

2

Akeal Hosein

WI - bowl

5.27

3 Matches

3

Dane Piedt

SA - bowl

2.22

1 Match

4

2.51

2 Matches

7.56

3 Matches

6

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

Injury and availability news

No injuries have been reported so far and both sides sets to play with their full-strengthen squad.

Pitch Report

The pitch at Trinidad has a reputation for being on the slower side, which is expected to bring the spinners into play. Slower bowlers could hold the key to success in this encounter, as the surface is likely to make big hits hard to come by. Historically, the venue has favoured teams batting first, with an average first-innings score of 128.

60%

Pace Bowling

40%

Spin Bowling

50%

Batting Pitch

128

Average Score

50%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

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.

6
C

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.

9
C

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.

8.5

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.

8

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.

5.5

Roston Chase WI | ALL

Roston Chase’s all-round abilities make him a vital cog in the West Indian lineup.

7

Fabian Allen WI | ALL

Fabian Allen’s ability to accelerate the scoring in the death overs makes him a dangerous player.

8.5

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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7

Wiaan Mulder

SA | ALL

8

Shai Hope

WI | WK

Last Updated On - Aug 23 2024 7:16 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

WI

7 : 5

SA

Credits Left
12.5/100

Head To Head
Ryan Rickelton
C

8.5

Nicholas Pooran
VC

9

Shai Hope

8

Aiden Markram

9

Tristan Stubbs

8.5

Shimron Hetmyer

9

Rovman Powell

8.5

Roston Chase

5.5

Fabian Allen

7

Lungi Ngidi

8.5

Gudakesh Motie

6

Players
11/11

Team 1

WI

7 : 5

SA

Credits Left
12.5/100

Grand League
Ryan Rickelton

8.5

Nicholas Pooran

9

Shai Hope

8

Aiden Markram
C

9

Tristan Stubbs
VC

8.5

Rovman Powell

8.5

Roston Chase

5.5

Fabian Allen

7

Lungi Ngidi

8.5

Gudakesh Motie

6

Alick Athanaze

9

Players
11/11

Team 1

WI

7 : 5

SA

Credits Left
14.5/100

Mega League
Ryan Rickelton

8.5

Nicholas Pooran

9

Johnson Charles

7

Aiden Markram

9

Tristan Stubbs

8.5

Rovman Powell

8.5

Romario Shepherd

8

Roston Chase

5.5

Fabian Allen
C

7

Lungi Ngidi
VC

8.5

Gudakesh Motie

6

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Players
11/11

Team 1

WI

7 : 5

SA

Credits Left
14.5/100

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Ryan Rickelton

8.5

Nicholas Pooran

9

Johnson Charles

7

Aiden Markram

9

Tristan Stubbs

8.5

Rovman Powell

8.5

Romario Shepherd

8

Roston Chase

5.5

Fabian Allen
C

7

Lungi Ngidi
VC

8.5

Gudakesh Motie

6

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