West Indies vs South Africa, 2nd T20I dream11 prediction today match
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Match : West Indies vs South Africa, 2nd T20I
Venue : Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
Date & Time : 26th May, Sunday at 12:30 AM
H2H Record :
Total matches - 20
WI won - 09
SA won - 11
NR - 00,
Pitch Report :
The pitch at Sabina Park is perfectly balanced for both batters and bowlers in limited overs cricket. The new ball might move for the first couple of overs but the swing should fade away pretty quickly. Both teams pacers are likely to dominate the powerplay overs but batters can expect big scores in the middle overs as well as in death overs. The team, winning the toss will choose to bat first. Meanwhile, the pacers have an advantage on this pitch in the initial overs. The Spinners will surely have an advantage in the middle overs. Overall, It is a batting-friendly pitch. Therefore, we are going to see a high-scoring match.
The average first innings score here is 155 runs in recent matches.
Weather Report :
The temperature is expected to hover around 28°C on Sunday with 83% humidity and 15 km/hr wind speed. There are 5% chances of rain during the match.
Probable XI :
West Indies :
Brandon King (C), Johnson Charles, Kyle Mayers, Roston Chase, Andre Fletcher (WK), Fabian Allen, Akeal Hosein, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Obed McCoy
South Africa :
Quinton de Kock (WK), Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen (C), Matthew Breetzke, Wiaan Mulder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Gerald Coetzee, Ottniel Baartman, Lungi Ngidi.
Preview :
West Indies and South Africa are currently engaged in a three-match T20 series to prepare for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Both teams played the first game of the series on Thursday, and the hosts registered a comprehensive win to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
West Indies are the home side and their confidence is sky-high and stand-in skipper Brandon King is over the horizon with an impressive performance with the bat. King led his team to a commanding total of 175, scoring 79 of them.
Despite the collapse in the middle order, West Indies managed to get to a good score. In response, South Africa couldn’t chase down 175 and lost all of their wickets in 19.5 overs, Reeza Hendricks (89 off 51) was the only batter who looked in control in that chase from South Africa. With the series now at stake both teams have different motto to win this match.
Team Guide
Makes various team combinations with the help of these information.
Andre Fletcher :
Andre Fletcher is an attacking wicketkeeper batter who's coming from fantastic series against the Nepal, scored 193 runs at an average of 64.33 in just four innings. But he has managed to scores just 83 runs, Avg - 11.9 in eight innings against the South Africa. Punt pick.
Johnson Charles :
Johnson Charles was looked in fabulous form with the bat in recently concluded series against the Nepal, smashed a century and a half-century, while scoring 212 runs, Avg - 53.0. He also has decent record against the South Africa, with 179 runs, Avg - 35.8, SR - 177.2, including a century. Hit or miss type player.
Quinton de Kock :
Quinton might be playing his last ICC tournament as he has retired from the ODIs last year and he will be ready to give all in for his country for the one last time. He is the highest run scorer from this squad with 2281 runs in 81 T20I matches at a strike rate of 137.41. Also he has scored 423 runs at an average of 42.3, SR 143.9 in 10 innings against the West Indies. He also has a century and three half-centuries against them. Must have pick from wicketkeeper section.
Reeza Hendricks :
Reeza Hendricks was batted well in the first game smashed 87 runs in just 51 balls. He is an experienced batter with 57 T20I matches in which he has accumulated 1789 runs at a good strike rate of 132.42. He is a top order batter and has the ability to give a good acceleration in the Powerplay. Reeza has 430 runs at an average of 39.1 in 11 innings against the West Indies. Must have pick.
Rassie van der Dussen :
Rassie in the known for his constituency specially in limited overs cricket. He has the sixth most runs in SA20-2024, with 328 runs, Avg - 32.8 in 10 matches. Rassie also scored 157 runs in seven matches against the host. One of the best captaincy choice for grand league.
Brandon King :
Brandon King is the promising top order batter who was the man of the match for his match winning knock 79(45), in first game. He has scored 1229 runs in 48 T20Is at a good strike rate of 133.59. He has been picked for the T20 World Cup squad as well and we expect some explosions from him in this home series. Good pick.
Roston Chase :
Roston Chase is making his name up in the list of top all-rounders in the West Indies. In the first match, he remained not-out at 32 which was a crucial innings to put runs on the board and then finished with 1/12 figures in the bowling. Must have pick.
Kyle Mayers :
Kyle Mayers is a batting all-rounder with decent batting stats in this format. He has scored 659 runs in 35 T20Is at a strike rate of 137.87. He was looked in top form in the BPL 2024 which took place in February, scored 243 runs, Avg - 40.50 in just six innings and also scalped 9 wickets with the economy 5.91. Another best c/vc pick for grand league.
Jason Holder :
Jason Holder is the veteran allrounder who has been in good form this year playing various formats. He has played 63 T20Is so far and scored 491 runs at an average of 16.37 ans also picked up 66 wickets in these. He has also scalped 7 wickets in as many matches against the Proteas. Must have pick.
Romario Shepherd :
Romario Shepherd is one of the top bowling all-rounders in the team. He has taken 37 wickets in 35 T20Is and has scored 317 handy runs at a good strike rate of 148.13. Good pick.
Akeal Hosein :
Akeal Hosein will lead the spin attack for WI. As mentioned the pitch has become slower over the past few years so his spells will be important in the latter stages of the game. Hosein has picked 38 wickets in 48 T20I matches. He can also bat and give 1-2 big hits towards the end of the innings. Good pick.
Lungi Ngidi :
Lungi Ngidi will be the leading pacer for the Proteas. He has taken 60 wickets in 41 T20I matches at an average of 20.25. He has missed on selection for the T20 World Cup but we expect some wickets from him in this series. Punt pick.
Tabraiz Shamsi :
Tabraiz Shamsi will be the lead spin bowler in this series and the T20 World Cup 2024. The turning pitch at Sabina Park will help Shamsi to pick some wickets. He also has ample experience of playing in the West Indies due to his CPL participation. Punt pick.
Gudakesh Motie :
Gudakesh Motie did his tricks with the spin attack and finished with 3/25 in 4 overs which included the wicket of SA skipper Rassie van der Dussen. We expect more turn from the pitch in the second game and his role will be important again. Good pick.
Ottniel Baartman :
Ottniel Baartman gained attention after his performance in the SA20 2024 where he finished with 18 wickets in 8 matches. He gained a spot in the T20 World Cup squad as well. In the first match against WI he picked 3 wickets and we expect more wickets from him in the upcoming game. Punt pick.
Gerald Coetzee :
Coetzee finished with 1/30 in the first match and this guy pacer looks promising. He is back to join his national team after a good season in IPL where he took 13 wickets in 10 matches. Punt pick.
Details Analysis
Cheat Sheet
West Indies T20I
Wk :
Andre Fletcher -
3dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn,
1(2), 84(54)*, 53(33), 43(36), 13(5), 53(37), 0(1), 45(38),
Johnson Charles -
Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, 3dwn
1(5), 24(20), 58(30), 119(61)*, 11(9), 0(2), 4(6),
Batter :
Brandon King -
Open, Open, Open, 1dwn, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
79(45), 4(6), 45(22), 2(9), 5(9), 53(37), 1(3), 14(12), 20(13),
Kyle Mayers - Right Arm Medium
1dwn, 1dwn, 3dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, Open, Open
34(25), 46(30), 28(15), 50(26), 25(25), 46(27), 48(31), 11(7), 11(11),
1/26(4), 1/22(4), 2/28(4), 0/17(3), 2/31(4), 3/12(4), DNB, DNB,
Alick Athanaze -
3dwn, Open, Open, Open, Open, 2dwn
42(29)*, 5(7), 17(10), 6(6), 47(25), 6(11),
Roston Chase -
2dwn, 2dwn, DNB, DNB, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn,
32(30)*, 33(23), DNB, DNB, 23(22), 74(46), 37(20),
1/12(2), 0/9(1), DNB, 0/26(3), 1/27(4), 0/20(3), 2/19(4),
All-rounder :
Jason Holder - Right Arm Medium Fast
3dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn, DNB, 6dwn, 6dwn,
6(8), 18(17), 24(16), DNB, 42(21), 23(12),
1/19(3), 1/29(4), 0/33(2), 1/7(2), 1/47(4), 1/37(4),
Fabian Allen - Left Arm Orthodox
4dwn, 5dwn, 3dwn, 2dwn, 6dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn
1(2), 3(6), 33(18)*, 19(9), 2(3), 7(8), 3(5),
0/32(4), 0/20(3), 2/35(4), 1/20(4), 1/24(3), 0/12(1), 1/33(3),
Romario Shepherd - Right Arm Medium Fast
6dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn, DNB, 5dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn,
1(1)*, 1(2), 1(2), DNB, 39(10)*, 15(6)*, 11(16), 10(6),
0/30(2), 0/20(2), 0/33(2), 0/22(2), 1/54(4), DNB, 1/17(3), 1/25(4),
Bowler :
Akeal Hosein - Left Arm Orthodox
0/14(1), 2/34(4), 0/26(4), 0/50(4), 4/23(4), 1/24(4), 2/34(4), 1/30(4), 2/32(4),
Obed McCoy - Left Arm Medium Fast
2/15(3), 3/36(4), 0/20(3), 1/14(2), 2/24(4), 2/34(4), 1/50(4), 1/13(3),
Hayden Walsh - Leg break googly
0/34(3), 3/26(4), 3/28(4), 0/15(2), 0/39(4), 4/13(4), 2/21(4), 2/9(4), 3/20(4), 5/17(4),
Matthew Forde - Right Arm Medium Fast
3/27(4), 1/25(3), 3/25(4), 1/29(3), 0/35(4), 2/49(4), 0/18(2), 0/27(3), 2/32(4),
Shamar Joseph - Right Arm Fast
1/20(3), 0/47(4), 0/39(4), 0/33(4),
Gudakesh Motie - Left Arm Orthodox
3/25(4), 0/13(2), 2/55(4), 2/28(4), 2/22(4), 0/42(4), 3/24(4), 0/56(4), 1/30(4),
South Africa T20Is
WK :
Quinton De Kock -
Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
4(2), 12(8), 2(5), 8(3), 0(3), 54(43), 10(8), 19(13), 6(4),
Ryan Rickelton -
1dwn, Open, Open, Open, Open, DNB, Open, Open, Open
6(7), 18(13), 38(26), 7(6), 52(38), DNB, 53(23)*, 73(46), 23(30),
Batter :
Rassie van der Dussen -
3dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 2dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn,
17(17), 6(8), 73(45)*, 51(35)*, 6(7), 17(17), 14(13), 29(18)*,
Reeza Hendricks -
Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, 2dwn,
87(51), 73(52)*, 2(4), 11(7), 48(35), 31(23), 18(9), 90(49), 53(47)*
Matthew Breetzke -
2dwn, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
19(13), 38(35), 7(6), 45(35), 16(9), 48(34), 72(41), 25(17), 62(48)*
All-rounder :
Patrick Kruger - Right Arm Medium
4dwn, 5dwn, 2dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, DNB,
4(4)*, 12(7), 0(2), 3(6), 6(7), 5(7), DNB,
1/15(2), 1/20(2), 0/1(1), 0/6(1), 1/14(3), 0/25(2), 1/14(2),
Wiaan Mulder - Right Arm Medium
4dwn, 3dwn, DNB, 3dwn, 3dwn, DNB, DNB, DNB, 4dwn,
0(4), 55(26)*, DNB, 25(22), 7(11), DNB, DNB, DNB, 43(20),
0/16(1), 0/29(3), 1/31(4), 1/24(4), 4/14(4), 2/9(2), 0/10(1), 2/26(4), 1/28(4),
Andile Phehlukwayo - Right Arm Fast Medium
5dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, DNB, DNB, 5dwn, 4dwn, 2dwn, 5dwn,
4(11), 10(8), 13(13), DNB, DNB, 9(9), 0(8), 0(1), 30(22),
3/28(4), 1/14(2), 0/22(2), 0/17(2), 0/18(3), 1/14(2), 0/8(2), 1/11(2), 1/28(4),
Bowler :
Gerald Coetzee - Right Arm fast
1/30(4), 0/24(2), 1/29(3), 0/25(2), 3/32(4), 1/35(4), 1/42(4), 4/34(4),
Tabraiz Shamsi –Left Arm chinaman
0/4(1), 1/22(4), 1/27(4), 0/23(3), 1/16(3), 0/17(3), 0/32(3), 0/13(2),
Anrich Nortje - Right Arm Fast
1/48(3), 0/31(3), 2/65(4), 3/59(4), 0/43(4), 1/48(4), 1/28(4),
Lungi Ngidi –Right Arm Medium
0/41(4), 0/11(1), 1/23(3), 2/26(4), 2/12(3), 2/19(3), 0/18(2), 1/18(2), 0/28(2),
Bjorn Fortuin - Left Arm Orthodox
0/14(2), 2/24(4), 0/21(3), 2/19(4), 0/18(2), 1/12(4), 1/19(4), 1/19(2), 1/30(4),
Ottneil Baartman - Right Arm Fast Medium
3/26(4), 1/18(3), 2/28(4), 1/26(2), 0/24(4), 1/35(4), 1/33(3), 0/10(2), 2/26(4), 2/25(4),
Nqaba Peter - Leg break
1/42(4), 4/18(4), 3/15(4), 2/29(4), 0/13(2), 3/22(4), 0/13(2), 4/7(3),
Cheat Sheet
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