WI vs SA 1st T20I Match Prediction: South Africa and West Indies are set to face off in the 1st T20I of a 3-match series at Sabina Park, Kingston Cricket Ground in Jamaica. The match is scheduled to begin at 12:30 AM IST on May 24, with the toss taking place at 12:00 PM IST.
WI vs SA 1st T20I Match Details
| Series | South Africa tour of West Indies | |
| Match | South Africa and West Indies | |
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Friday, May 24, 2024
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12:30 AM
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WI vs SA 1st T20I Match Prediction & Analysis
Those who host In the first of a three-game series against South Africa, the West Indies will be aiming for an early lead. As they prepare for the Twenty20 World Cup, these two sides will be looking to gain confidence and momentum during this series. After losing the most recent series to Australia, the West Indies will be looking to bounce back. Winning this series will give the South Africans confidence after their previous struggles.
The West Indies and South Africa have been bitter rivals for quite some time, with the South Africans coming out on top 11-8. West Indies has depth in its batting order, and the players know the conditions well. The South Africans must battle hard to win this game, and it will be intriguing to watch which team gets the lead in what we anticipate to be a competitive encounter.
WI vs SA 1st T20I Squad
South Africa: Rassie van der Dussen (c), Ottniel Baartman, Reeza Hendricks, Gerald Coetzee, Bjorn Fortuin, Patrick Kruger, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Quinton de Kock (wk), Matthew Breetzke (wk), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Nqaba Peter, Tabraiz Shamsi.
West Indies: Kyle Mayers, Brandon King (c), Johnson Charles, Andre Fletcher, Shamar Joseph,Fabian Allen, Alick Athanaze, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Obed McCoy, Gudakesh Motie, Hayden Walsh.
WI vs SA 1st T20I Playing XI
South Africa Playing XI: Rassie van der Dussen (c), Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Quinton de Kock (wk), Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Wiaan Mulder, Gerald Coetzee, Anrich Nortje, Patrick Kruger, Lungi Ngidi
WI vs RSA Pitch Report
The weather forecast for Jamaica suggests possible rain, which might affect the game. The pitch at Sabina Park in Kingston assists bowlers, making it challenging for batsmen who need to settle in before playing their shots. A first-innings score above 180 runs would be considered good. The ground’s shorter dimensions favour batsmen, while fast bowlers can benefit from the new ball, and spinners find turn and bounce. Given that pitches in the West Indies tend to slow down, chasing can be difficult, so teams might prefer to bat first after winning the toss.
WI vs RSA Head-to-Head Record
South Africa and West Indies have met each other in 19 matches in T20. Out of these 19 games, South Africa has won 11 whilst West Indies have come out triumphant on 8 occasions .
