The West Indies and South Africa are set to engage in a majestic contest, the second T20I match, which will take place at the esteemed Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago, on August 26th, commencing at 12:30 AM IST.
Get the best WI vs SA Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 2nd T20I match of the South Africa Tour of West Indies in August 2024. Expert analysis and more.
WI vs SA Match Preview:
In a captivating display of cricketing excellence, West Indies has asserted its dominance in the three-match T20I series against South Africa, winning the inaugural encounter and taking a commanding 1-0 lead.
The West Indies’ triumphant victory in the last game was marked by a resounding 7-wicket win, where they expertly navigated the challenge posed by South Africa’s formidable total of 174 runs.
The Proteas’ batting prowess was showcased by Tristan Stubbs’ impressive 76 runs and Patrick Kruger’s valuable contribution of 44 runs but was effectively countered by Matthew Forde’s remarkable 3-wicket haul for the West Indies.
Undaunted by the target, West Indies’ batting stalwarts, Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran, unleashed a devastating assault, scoring 51 runs and 65 runs respectively, to propel their team to a convincing win in the 18th over.
Ottneil Baartman’s 2-wicket effort for South Africa was unable to stem the tide of West Indies’ supremacy, as they emphatically sealed their victory.
WI vs SA Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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West Indies |
12 |
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South Africa |
12 |
WI vs SA Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
33°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Light Rain |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-Friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
174 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Good |
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Winning % |
59% |
WI vs SA Playing 11s (Predicted):
West Indies Playing 11: Shai Hope, Alick Athanaze, Nicholas Pooran(wk), Rovman Powell©, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph
South Africa Playing 11: Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton(wk), Aiden Markram©, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Donovan Ferreira, Patrick Kruger, Bjorn Fortuin, Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Kwena Maphaka
Hot Picks for WI vs SA Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Nicholas Pooran – He is a left-handed aggressive batter from the West Indies. He hammered 65 runs in the last game. |
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Shai Hope – He is a right-handed batsman from West Indies who opens the innings for them. He stacked 51 runs in the last match. |
Top Picks:
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Aiden Markram – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from South Africa. He marked 14 runs in the last game. |
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Ottneil Baartman – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium fast bowler from South Africa. He grabbed 2 wickets in the last match. |
Budget Picks:
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Romario Shepherd – He is an important all-rounder from West Indies who can contribute with both bat and ball. |
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Ryan Rickelton – He is a left-handed batsman from South Africa who opens the innings for them. |
WI vs SA Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Nicholas Pooran & Shai Hope |
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Vice-Captain |
Roston Chase & Ottneil Baartman |
WI vs SA Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Nicholas Pooran (c), Shai Hope
- Batsmen – Reeza Hendricks, Alick Athanaze, Tristan Stubbs
- All-rounders – Aiden Markram, Rostan Chase (vc), Romario Shepherd, Patrick Kruger
- Bowlers – Akeal Hosein, Ottneil Baartman
WI vs SA Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope (c)
- Batsmen – Alick Athanaze, Tristan Stubbs
- All-rounders – Aiden Markram, Rostan Chase, Romario Shepherd, Patrick Kruger
- Bowlers – Akeal Hosein, Ottneil Baartman (vc), Mathew Forde
WI vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd T20I South Africa Tour of West Indies 2024 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Sherfane Rutherford |
6.5 credits |
4 points |
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Donovan Ferreira |
7.0 credits |
13 points |
WI vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd T20I South Africa Tour of West Indies 2024 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Nicholas Pooran |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Shai Hope |
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Punt Picks |
Mathew Forde Reeza Hendricks |
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Dream11 Combination |
2-3-4-2 |
WI vs SA Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the performance in the last game, West Indies is expected to win this battle.
