South Africa will lock horns with West Indies in the third ICC T20 World Cup 2024 game at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in UAE on Friday, October 04. Both teams are coming into the tournament with some decent form. South Africa have won two and lost two of their last five T20Is, while one game was abandoned. Meanwhile, West Indies have won three and lost two of their past five T20Is.
South Africa will head into their T20 World Cup opener against West Indies with confident wins in India and Pakistan. After levelling a series in India back in July this year, the Proteas registered a 2-1 win in Pakistan a couple of weeks ago. However, they recently suffered back-to-back demoralizing defeats in the warm-up games.
The South Africa support lineup has impressive talent, featuring players like Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, and Nadine de Klerk, all of whom excel with both bat and ball. Among the bowlers, young pacer Tumi Sekhukhune will likely hold the key to South Africa’s fortunes owing to her recent form.
On the other hand, West Indies registered comfortable away series wins over Pakistan and Sri Lanka. However, Hayley Matthews’ team lost to India and Australia in successive warm-up games of the tournament, both within the space of the last week. Leading the team is Hayley Matthews, currently the No.1 all-rounder in T20I, while Deandra Dottin, an experienced match-winner and former skipper, has just returned to the national team after a break.
The team will also be looking for some solid contributions from the likes of Shemaine Campbelle, Afy Fletcher, Chedean Nation, and Aaliyah Alleyne. The bowling performance of Alleyne and Fletcher in the middle overs will be crucial.
ICC T20 World Cup 2024: South Africa vs West Indies, Match 3 – Details
Date and Time: 04 October 2024, Friday, 03:30 PM IST
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney + Hotstar app
ICC T20 World Cup 2024: South Africa vs West Indies, Match 3 – Pitch Report
The surface at Dubai International Stadium offers help to both batters and bowlers. The bowlers, especially the speedsters often receive help from the pitch in the initial overs. The wicket offers swing and bounce with the new ball. However, the batters tend to get hold of the match after the first few overs.
T20 World Cup 2024: South Africa vs West Indies, Match 3 – Weather Report
The weather is expected to be warm and sunny with clear skies. There are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 34°C with 61% humidity.
ICC T20 World Cup 2024: South Africa vs West Indies, Match 3 – Probable Playing XIs
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Seshnie Naidu, Nadine de Klerk, Tumi Sekhukhune
West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Chedean Nation, Aaliyah Alleyne, Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Afy Fletcher, Qiana Joseph, Cherry Ann Fraser, Karishma Ramharack
ICC T20 World Cup 2024: South Africa vs West Indies, Match 3 – Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 22 |
South Africa won | 14 |
West Indies won | 07 |
No Result | 01 |
Prediction: West Indies to win the match.
ICC T20 World Cup 2024: South Africa vs West Indies, Match 3 – Key Players
South Africa
- Marizanne Kapp – The experienced and dynamic all-rounder excels with both bat and ball. She is a seasoned match-winner, took 9 wickets in the last tournament, and at 34, she’s looking to make her mark on opposing batters again. Additionally, her batting skills are top-notch, she is one of the key players to watch out for in this match.
- Laura Wolvaardt – As the world’s No. 5 ranked T20I batter, the talented right-handed player, Laura Wolvaardt has the potential to propel the Proteas into the knockout rounds with her impressive batting performances. She is a big hitter and is one of the crucial batters in the team.
West Indies
- Hayley Matthews – She is currently the number one all-rounder in T20Is. The West Indies captain has played eight T20Is in 2024 and has smashed 313 runs at a strike rate of 120. West Indies is heavily dependent on Hayley Mathews in both departments. She is the most in-form player for them, contributing with both bat and ball.
- Afy Fletcher – The bowling performance of Afy Fletcher in the middle overs will be crucial for West Indies’ chances in this game. The leg spinner played a key role in her side winning the 2016 World Twenty20, picking up seven wickets during the campaign. She is expected to play an important role in this edition as well.
ICC T20 World Cup 2024: South Africa vs West Indies, Match 3 – Dream 11 Prediction
Wicket-Keeper: Shemaine Campbelle
Batters: Stafanie Taylor, Laura Wolvaardt
All-rounders: Hayley Matthews (c), Chloe Tryon, Marizanne Kapp (vc), Sune Luus, Deandra Dottin
Bowlers: Afy Fletcher, Ayabonga Khaka, Karishma Ramharack
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