SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI Updates, Pitch Report & Injury Updates for 1st ODI
South Africa will face West Indies in the 1st of the 3 matches ODI series on Thursday. South Africa won the preceding Test series 2-0 and are ready to take full command in the ODI series. West Indies on the other hand under the new leadership of Shai Hope will be keen to demonstrate their skills to the fullest.
Match Details:
South Africa vs West Indies, 1st ODI
Venue: Buffalo Park, East London
Date & Time: March 16th, at 4:30 PM IST and 1:00 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Fancode
What is the pitch report for SA vs WI, 1st ODI?
Buffalo Park is hosting an ODI for the first time since October 2017. The track will favor the seamers in the initial overs that get better to bat on in the middle and death overs. It’s always challenging to chase more than 250 runs here.
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Recent form:
South Africa: Lost Won Won Lost Lost
West Indies: Lost Lost Won Lost Lost
SA vs WI, 1st ODI Probable Winners:
South Africa are expected to win this match.
What is the expected, Probable Playing XIs for SA vs WI, 1st ODI?
South Africa
Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton / Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Andile Phehlukwayo, Gerald Coetzee, Sisanda Magala, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi / Bjorn Fortuin
West Indies
Shai Hope (c & wk), Brandon King, Shamarh Brooks, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd / Odean Smith, Shannon Gabriel
Injury Updates:
Wiaan Mulder and Keshav Maharaj have been ruled out of the series with injuries.
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What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for SA vs WI, 1st ODI?
Top Pick – Batter
Rassie van der Dussen is the highest-ranked South African batter who holds the 2nd spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings. He struck 154 runs in 3 matches series against England at an average of 51.33.
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Jason Holder is an all-format player for West Indies who needs to make a statement in this series. In 131 ODIs, he has scalped 153 wickets and scored 2042 runs at an average of 24.3.
Top Pick – Bowler
Gerald Coetzee is likely to make his ODI debut. The 22-year-old right-arm quick was impressive in the Test series against West Indies, picking up 9 wickets with the best figures of 3 for 37 in an innings.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
Shai Hope will become the 31st ODI captain for West Indies. His record with the bat in this format is astonishing as he has amassed 4308 runs in 99 innings at an average of 48.95 which comprises 13 centuries and 21 half-centuries.
X-Factor:
Temba Bavuma finished as the leading run-scorer for South Africa in 3 matches ODI series against England, scoring 180 runs at an average of 60 with the highest score of 109.
Recruitment for both Head Coach roles will start immediately for a Red Ball Head Coach for Test and ‘A’ Team cricket, as well as a White Ball Head Coach for ODI and T20I cricket.
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What are the fantasy suggested teams for SA vs WI, 1st ODI?
1. Quinton de Kock, Shai Hope (vc), Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen (c), Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Bjorn Fortuin, Roston Chase, Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee
2. Quinton de Kock (vc), Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Brandon King, Jason Holder, Andile Phehlukwayo, Roston Chase, Sisanda Magala, Lungi Ngidi
Pre-Match Analysis:
South Africa have included fresh faces Gerald Coetzee and Tony de Zorzi into the ODI squad who did well in the Test series. Temba Bavuma-led side doesn’t get the services of their frontline players Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, and David Miller for the first two ODIs. Wiaan Mulder sustained a grade one side strain which rules him out of the series and Wayne Parnell comes in as his replacement. Tabraiz Shamsi has been drafted into the squad in place of Keshav Maharaj who misses out after rupturing his left Achilles tendon. They had beaten England in their previous series 2-1 and need to replicate similar performances against out-of-sorts West Indies.
West Indies have made significant changes to their ODI setup by handing the leadership roles to Shai Hope. Power hitter Rovman Powell has been named as the vice-captain. Roston Chase who hasn’t played any ODIs since January last year included in the side. Speedster Shannon Gabriel got a surprise call-up for the ODIs. They don’t hold a good track record in recent times as they have lost their previous 4 ODI series. All-rounders Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, and Roston Chase will play a pivotal role for them. They bat deep and which is one of their biggest strengths. Nicholas Pooran who gave up his captaincy is the man to watch out for them.
