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.
Preview
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 ,Tarouba
Probable PlayingXI
West Indies
Rovman Powell(C), Sherfane Rutherford, Shamar Joseph, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Fabian Allen, Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope, Johnson Charles, G Moti-Kanhai, 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
AK Markram(C), T Stubbs, T de Zorzi, DG Bedingham, RD Rickelton, MP Breetzke, L Ngidi, N Burger, KA Maharaj, K Rabada, DL Piedt
Bench: Wiaan Mulder, T Bavuma, K Verreynne, D Paterson, M Pretorius
Injury News- No injuries have been reported so far and both sides sets to play with their full-strengthen squad.
Weather Report- Clear Sky
Win Prediction- South Africa
Pitch Condition- Balanced
Avg 1st Inning Score- 128
Pitch Report
Captains- 9
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.
Avoid Player Message- 7
Wiaan Mulder- SA | ALL- 8
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