West Indies vs South Africa Match Preview
West Indies vs South Africa On Saturday, the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada will host the first T20I between South Africa and the West Indies.
South Africa and West Indies will face off in a five-match T20I series after a tough yet lopsided Test series. Because of their highly skilled lineup, the Windies will start as favourites, unlike in the Tests. Kieron Pollard’s options have been bolstered by the signings of Andre Russell and Shimron Hetmyer ahead of this series. Fidel Edwards’ comeback strengthens the West Indies’ bowling attack as they prepare for the ICC T20 World Cup in 2021.
South Africa has also announced a strong team, led by Quinton de Kock, their ace wicket-keeper. While skipper Temba Bavuma’s health remains unknown, the Proteas will rely on the middle-order experience of Rassie van der Dussen and David Miller. The pressure will be on their star-studded bowling trio of Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, and Lungi Ngidi, who were the game-changer in the Test series.
On paper, there isn’t much to distinguish the two teams, but the West Indies’ powerful batting line might give them the advantage. We should be in for a thriller in Grenada, with both countries seeking to launch their preparations for the ICC T20 World Cup with a win.
Match Details
Match: West Indies vs South Africa, 1st T20I
Date and Time: 27th June 2021, at 11:30 PM IST
Venue: National Cricket Stadium, Grenada
Pitch Report West Indies vs South Africa
The National Cricket Stadium should be on the slower side, with spinners expected to play a big role. While the pacers will get some swing, the batsmen will look to make full use of the conditions in the powerplay overs. With the pitch likely to slow down as the match progresses, wickets in hand will be key. Both teams will look to bat first upon winning the toss, with 160 being a good total at the venue.
Squads to choose from West Indies vs South Africa
West Indies
Kieron Pollard (c), Chris Gayle, Shimron Hetmyer, Evin Lewis, Lendl Simmons, Fabian Allen, Dwayne Bravo, Jason Holder, Andre Russell, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Fletcher, Sheldon Cottrell, Fidel Edwards, Akeal Hosein, Obed McCoy, Kevin Sinclair, Oshane Thomas and Hayden Walsh
South Africa
Temba Bavuma (c), Reeza Hendricks, Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen, George Linde, Sisanda Magala, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Lizaad Williams, Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Kyle Verreynne, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada and Tabraiz Shamsi
Predicted Playing XIs
West Indies
Lendl Simmons, Evin Lewis, Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Kieron Pollard (c), Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Fabian Allen, Sheldon Cottrell, Fidel Edwards and Hayden Walsh/Kevin Sinclair
South Africa
Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje and Tabraiz Shamsi
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