West Indies will be up against South Africa in the 2nd match of the South Africa in West Indies, 3 T20I Series, 2024. The match will be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago on August 26th, 2024 at 12:30 AM IST.
WI vs SA (West Indies vs South Africa), 2nd T20I - Match Information
Match: West Indies vs South Africa, 2nd T20I
Date: August 26th, 2024
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Venue: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago
WI vs SA (West Indies vs South Africa), 2nd T20I Preview
West Indies have won the first match against South Africa in the 3-match T20I series.
In the first game of this series, Nicholas Pooran was the Man of the Match and he scored the highest fantasy points for West Indies with 115 match fantasy points while Tristan Stubbs topped the fantasy points leaderboard for South Africa with 108 match fantasy points.
WI vs SA, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago will assist the bowlers. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 117 runs. Both teams will look to chase upon winning the toss as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the side chasing.
Weather Report for Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago
Temperature will hover around 29.27 °C and humidity is expected to be around 69%. 2.4 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
WI vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
- Johnson Charles
Johnson Charles is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. This player is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, Johnson Charles has scored 140 runs averaging 28 per match.
- Reeza Raphael Hendricks
Reeza Hendricks is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player is a top-order opening right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, Reeza Hendricks has scored 121 runs averaging 24.2 per match.
- Nicholas Pooran
Nicholas Pooran is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player is a top-order left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Nicholas Pooran has scored 216 runs averaging 108 per match.
WI vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
- Gudakesh Moti-Kanhai
Gudakesh Motie is a bowler with an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 1 wicket at an average of 97. Gudakesh Motie has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches.
- Akeal Jerome Hosein
Akeal Hosein is a bowler with an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. Akeal Hosein bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 4 matches he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 16.7. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1 wicket in the recent matches.
WI vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
- Roston Lamar Chase
Roston Chase can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. Roston Chase is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 27 runs at an average of 13.5 per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Aiden Kyle Markram
Aiden Markram is an all-rounder with an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Aiden Markram is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 41 runs averaging 20.5 per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
WI vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Johnson Charles
Johnson Charles is a batter with an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Johnson Charles is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 140 runs averaging 28 per match.
- Roston Lamar Chase
Roston Chase is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. Roston Chase is a right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 27 runs averaging 13.5 per match. This player has done very well against this opposition with the ball in hand and has taken 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Gudakesh Moti-Kanhai
Gudakesh Motie is a bowler with an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Gudakesh Motie bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 5 matches he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 97. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches.
- Reeza Raphael Hendricks
Reeza Hendricks is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. Reeza Hendricks is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 121 runs at an average of 24.2 per match.
- Nicholas Pooran
Nicholas Pooran can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. Nicholas Pooran is a top-order left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 216 runs averaging 108 per match.
WI vs SA Squad Information
South Africa (SA) Squad: Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Donovan Ferreira, Patrick Kruger, Lizaad Williams, Jason Smith, Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Bjorn Fortuin, Ryan Rickelton, Ottneil Baartman, Wiaan Mulder, Nandre Burger, Tristan Stubbs and Kwena Maphaka
West Indies (WI) Squad: Johnson Charles, Akeal Hosein, Roston Chase, Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope, Fabian Allen, Gudakesh Motie, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Obed McCoy, Romario Shepherd, Alick Athanaze, Sherfane Rutherford, Matthew Forde and Shamar Joseph
WI vs SA Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran and Shai Hope
Batters: Reeza Hendricks, Tristan Stubbs and Sherfane Rutherford
All-Rounder: Roston Chase
Bowlers: Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Obed McCoy and Ottneil Baartman
Captain: Reeza Hendricks
Vice-Captain: Johnson Charles
Photo credit: Imago
