• West Indies vs South Africa Dream11 Team for today's match - 23rd May, 7:00 pm GMT | 1st T20I.

  • Sabina Park in Kingston will host the game.

WI vs SA, 1st T20I: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | West Indies vs South Africa 2024
WI vs SA Dream 11 Prediction

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As cricket enthusiasts shift their focus to the T20 arena, anticipation builds for an exciting three-match series between the West Indies and South Africa, commencing with the first T20 International set to be held in Jamaica on May 23.

With the T20 World Cup 2024 looming, both teams are determined to secure the series victory to enhance their confidence ahead of the impending global tournament. It’s worth noting that West Indies are the only team to have claimed the prestigious title twice, while South Africa are yet to win it, making a clash between these cricketing powerhouses a thrilling prospect for fans to witness.

South Africa tour of West Indies, WI vs SA, 1st T20I:

  • Date and time: May 23; 7:00 pm GMT| 12:30 am (May 24) IST| 2:00 pm local
  • Venue: Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica

Sabina Park Pitch Report:

Sabina Park boasts a balanced wicket that favours both batters and bowlers. Initially, the new ball tends to move and seam, benefiting the seamers, while spinners become effective as the ball ages. Batters find it relatively easier to score runs on this pitch as the match progresses. Consequently, chasing is often regarded as the preferred option here.

WI vs SA Dream11 Prediction Picks:

  • Wicketkeepers: Johnson Charles, Quinton de Kock
  • Batters: Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der-Dussen, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers
  • All-rounders: Jason Holder. Wiaan Mulder
  • Bowlers: Akeal Hosein, Tabraiz Shamsi, Gerald Coetzee

WI vs SA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Quinton de Kock (c), Kyle Mayers (vc)
Choice 2: Jason Holder (c), Gerald Coetzee (vc)

Also READ: WI vs SA, 2024: South Africa’s best playing XI for the T20I series against West Indies

WI vs SA Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Fabian Allen, Andre Fletcher

WI vs SA Dream11 Team for today’s match (May 23, 07:00 pm GMT):

WI vs SA Fantasy Team (screengrab Dream 11)
WI vs SA Fantasy Team (screengrab Dream 11)

Squads:

West Indies: Brandon King (c), Roston Chase, Fabian Allen, Alick Athanaze, Johnson Charles, Andre Fletcher, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Kyle Mayers, Obed McCoy, Gudakesh Motie, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh Jr.

South Africa: Rassie van der Dussen (c), Ottniel Baartman, Matthew Breetzke, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Patrick Kruger, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Phehlukwayo, Tabraiz Shamsi, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje

Also READ: WI vs SA 2024, T20I Series- Broadcast and Live Streaming details – When & Where to watch in India, West Indies, South Africa & UK

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