South Africa Under-19 will be up against West Indies Under-19 in the 2nd match of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, 2024 at the JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom on 19th January at 01:30 PM IST.
SA-U19 vs WI-U19 (South Africa Under-19 vs West Indies Under-19), Match 2 - Match Information
Match: South Africa Under-19 vs West Indies Under-19, Match 2
Date: 19th January, 2024
Time: 01:30 PM IST
Venue: JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
SA-U19 vs WI-U19 (South Africa Under-19 vs West Indies Under-19), Match 2 Preview
West Indies Under-19 are playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, West Indies Under-19 have won 2 games and lost 3. South Africa Under-19 are also playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, South Africa Under-19 have won 1 game and lost 4.
Both teams last played against each other in the 4th Youth ODI of the South Africa Under-19 in West Indies, 4 Youth ODI Series, 2021/22 where Dewald Brevis scored the highest fantasy points for South Africa Under-19 with 117 match fantasy points while Jaden Carmichael topped the fantasy points leaderboard for West Indies Under-19 with 99 match fantasy points.
SA-U19 vs WI-U19, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 244 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 45% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.
Weather Report for JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
The temperature is expected to be around 24°C and humidity is expected to be around 23%. Winds at a speed of 3.77 m/s are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
SA-U19 vs WI-U19, Head-to-Head
In the 15 matches played between these 2 teams, South Africa Under-19's all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for West Indies Under-19.
SA-U19 vs WI-U19 Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Stolk | 4 | 180 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 40, 69, 46, 25 | - |
| Nqobani Mokoena | 3 | 29 | 5.8 | 5 | 1 | 0, 28, 0, 0, 1 | 3, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Adrian Weir | 3 | 116 | 38.7 | 0 | 0 | 52, 32, 32 | - |
- Steve Stolk
Steve Stolk is a batter with an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, this player has scored 40, 69, 46 and 25 runs at an average of 45 per match.
- Nqobani Mokoena
Nqobani Mokoena is a batter with an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. Nqobani Mokoena is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 29 runs at an average of 5.8 per match.
SA-U19 vs WI-U19 Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deshawn James | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1.7 | 0, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 3 |
| Kwena Maphaka | 3 | 4 | 0.8 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 4, 0, 0, 0 | 5, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Nathan Edward | 3 | 24 | 4.8 | 5 | 1 | 0, 2, 13, 0, 9 | 3, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
- Kwena Tshegofatso Maphaka
Kwena Maphaka can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. Kwena Maphaka is a left-arm medium bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Nathan Edward
Nathan Edward is a bowler with an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a left-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recent 3 matches, Nathan Edward has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1.
SA-U19 vs WI-U19 Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrique Edward | 3 | 87 | 17.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 7, 53, 0, 27 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Juan James | 3 | 16 | 3.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 16, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 1, 0 |
| Nathan Sealy | 3 | 95 | 19 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 20, 0, 0, 75 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Juan James
Juan James is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player bowls off-break and in the recent 3 matches, Juan James has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6.
SA-U19 vs WI-U19 Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Stolk | 4 | 180 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 40, 69, 46, 25 | - |
| Nqobani Mokoena | 3 | 29 | 5.8 | 5 | 1 | 0, 28, 0, 0, 1 | 3, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Deshawn James | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1.7 | 0, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 3 |
| Kwena Maphaka | 3 | 4 | 0.8 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 4, 0, 0, 0 | 5, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius | 5 | 145 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 11, 16, 67, 51, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Steve Stolk
Steve Stolk is a batter with an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, this player has scored 180 runs at an average of 45 per match.
- Nqobani Mokoena
Nqobani Mokoena can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Nqobani Mokoena has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. He is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 29 runs averaging 5.8 per match.
- Kwena Tshegofatso Maphaka
Kwena Maphaka can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Kwena Maphaka has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He bowls left-arm medium and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 5, 0, 2, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Lhuan-dre Gilbert Pretorius
Lhuan-dre Pretorius is a wicket-keeper with an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Lhuan-dre Pretorius is a top-order batter who bats left-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 11, 16, 67, 51 and 0 runs averaging 29 per match.
SA-U19 vs WI-U19 Squad Information
South Africa Under-19 (SA-U19) Squad: Kwena Maphaka, Juan James, Dewan Marais, Richard Seletswane, David Teeger, Tristan Luus, Romashan Pillay, Sipho Potsane, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Oliver Whitehead, Martin Khumalo, Riley Norton, Ntando Zuma, Steve Stolk, Esosa Aihevba, Nqobani Mokoena and Ntando Soni.
West Indies Under-19 (WI-U19) Squad: Tarrique Edward, Nathan Edward, Isai Thorne, Jordan Johnson, Stephan Pascal, Nathan Sealy, Jewel Andrew, Deshawn James, Devonie Joseph, Mavendra Dindyal, Joshua Dorne, Reon Edwards, Steve Wedderburn, Adrian Weir and Raneico Smith.
SA-U19 vs WI-U19 Possible Playing XI
South Africa Under-19 (SA-U19) Possible Playing XI: Steve Stolk, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Richard Seletswane, David Teeger, Dewan Marais, Kwena Maphaka, Nqobani Mokoena, Sipho Potsane, Juan James, Riley Norton and Oliver Whitehead.
West Indies Under-19 (WI-U19) Possible Playing XI: Adrian Weir, Jewel Andrew, Jordan Johnson, Mavendra Dindyal, Stephan Pascal, Deshawn James, Nathan Edward, Isai Thorne, Tarrique Edward, Nathan Sealy and Joshua Dorne.
SA-U19 vs WI-U19 Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Stephan Pascal
Batters: Steve Stolk and Richard Seletswane
All-Rounders: Tarrique Edward, Juan James and Nathan Sealy
Bowlers: Nqobani Mokoena, Deshawn James, Kwena Maphaka and Sipho Potsane
Captain: Tarrique Edward
Vice-Captain: Sipho Potsane
Photo credit: Alamy
